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Ohio State player comaprisons for the NFL

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January 28, 2016 at 5:02pm
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As the title says was just thinking about who certain guys cold be at the next level and what their best case scenario is. Obviously some of these guys I'm going out on a limb but I'm saying who they remind me of or who they could develop to be. 

Joey Bosa -> Michael Strahan: Both are polished guys who are strong at the point of attack and have none stop motors. Bosa is the best player in this class and in my opinion it isn't close.

Taylor Decker -> Jake Long: Both of these guys are prototype left tackle's around the same size. Both have long arms and were prolific Big Ten pass blockers and multiple year starters. Could see these two having very similar careers.

Ezekiel Elliot -> Arian Foster: Both of these guys are strong guys who are known for being incredibly well rounded backs. Zeke has the quickness, the speed, and the strength to be a well rounded feature back for years just like Foster. 

Michael Thomas -> Hines Ward: Big physical receivers who aren't afraid to block and do the dirty work or go up and take a ball away from the defender. 

Vonn Bell -> Eric Berry: Fast defensive playmakers and a guys that can change the game in a hurry from the defensive side of the ball. Both are prolific at tracking and high-pointing the ball and can make the big hit when the opportunity presents itself. 

Braxton Miller -> Martavis Bryant: This one I struggled with because there are very few that possess Miller's size and speed combo at the next level. At 6'2 220 not many have that height and the ability to take the top off a defense and while Miller may say he models his game after Bryant's teammate Antonio Brown, he has 4 inches on AB making him much more like that of deep threat Martavis Bryant who is still a flattering comparison for a guy who was a QB at this point last year.

Darren Lee -> Ryan Shazier: I know, I know but these two have played like each other from day 1. Both are aggressive big hitters who are known for being disruptive sideline to sideline.

Jalin Marshall -> Dexter McCluster: As strictly a football move I didn't think Marshall declaring was the smartest because he lacks starting experience and doesn't have a clearly defined position in his two years at Ohio State. Obviously I can't speak to his emotional, academic, or financial situation but at the next level he has quite a few questions. Is he a specialist, a receiver, a hybrid? I think Marshall's best case scenario is to be a do it all player at the next level.

Feel free to add any others or project anyone else on our roster to the next level as well. 

 

 

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