For all of the Ohio State draft-eligible gamers, their arduous work to make it to the best stage of soccer is nearly over.
With the NFL mix and Ohio State professional day within the rearview mirrors, some gamers may need particular person exercises or conferences with groups forward of the NFL Draft.
With the picks starting in just below a month, the draft image is changing into a lot clearer. Free brokers have signed, groups have made main trades, and now are digging into their scouting departments to search out which gamers will work the most effective inside their system.
ESPN is aware of this and launched Jordan Reid’s newest mock draft, a full seven-rounder that featured a number of Ohio State gamers. Discover out the place they had been projected to land together with Reid’s reasoning behind the decide.
Spherical 1, decide 1 – Carolina Panthers chosen QB C.J. Stroud
CJ Stroud launching DIMES to Jaxon Smith-Njigba at his Professional Day 😳
Panthers’ Frank Reich and Josh McCown had been fast to fulfill up with Stroud immediately after his throwing session.
The Buckeyes QB placed on a SHOW at the moment.
(Through CodyWins25/TW) pic.twitter.com/AjLrEgml74
— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) March 22, 2023
Reid’s breakdown
“They (Carolina) desperately want a franchise quarterback. Stroud may very well be that participant.”
Spherical 1, decide 12 – Houston Texans choose WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba
What makes Jaxon-Smith Njigba so QB pleasant?
Edited with @TRACAB_ #coachpaint #tracab pic.twitter.com/vKLgD9N5wi
— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) March 24, 2023
Reid’s breakdown
“Smith-Njigba matches precisely what Houston wants. He has the upside to be a high-end complementary choice as a rookie.”
Spherical 1, decide 13 – New York Jets choose OT Paris Johnson Jr.
After this rep from OL Paris Johnson Jr. (6’6” 313) on the @OhioStateFB Professional Day, C.J. Stroud regarded over and stated to a bunch of us standing subsequent to him,“my man strikes like a tight-end” 👀 pic.twitter.com/KvQBiYanQR
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) March 28, 2023
Reid’s breakdown
“Johnson has expertise at guard and deal with, however his greatest place is left deal with the place he obtained higher in every sport in 2022.”
Spherical 1, decide 28 – Cincinnati Bengals choose OT Dawand Jones
Don’t hand combat with Dawand Jones. I’m begging you. pic.twitter.com/pmHsRZOzDZ
— Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorFB) January 31, 2023
Reid’s breakdown
“The Bengals like blockers with larger our bodies who can wall off the within of the pocket and create elongated edges for pass-rushers. This match makes a variety of sense for them.”
Spherical 3, decide 65 – Houston Texans choose IOL Luke Wypler
Luke Wypler confirmed resolve & spectacular sustainability vs. Jalen Carter (88) on this rep
Carter’s energy/lateral agility on these “hump” sort strikes left many IOL in a panic, however Wypler held his personal and guided Carter towards assist
Nice rep from the Ohio State heart pic.twitter.com/VPC1xj6M6I
— Nick Falato (@nickfalato) March 25, 2023
Reid’s breakdown
“Wypler, who began 26 video games at heart for the Buckeyes the previous two seasons, may very well be his (quarterback Bryce Younger) new greatest pal.”
Spherical 3, decide 67 – Denver Broncos choose DE Zach Harrison
Somebody’s gonna draft Zach Harrison in Spherical 3 and be very joyful they did.
He’s 6-foot-6, 274 kilos, has the longest arms of any EDGE within the 2023 draft, and he’s insanely athletic with a excessive motor. I’d be ecstatic with him on the #Bears. pic.twitter.com/XUmjmsm8Ie
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) March 24, 2023
Reid’s breakdown
“He (Harrison) nonetheless wants polish as a pass-rusher, however his traits are price betting on in hopes of unlocking the following phases of his growth.”
Spherical 7, decide 210 – New York Giants choose S Ronnie Hickman
Don’t sleep on Ronnie Hickman🗣@OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/OWpBZfgKZU
— PFF Faculty (@PFF_College) March 26, 2023
Breakdown
Reid didn’t go into element about this choice however it’s good to see Hickman doubtlessly getting drafted after declaring with eligibility remaining.
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