In an effort to take my mind off of the CFP speculation, I was pondering how talented this program will be for (many) years to come. Unfortunately, talent begets early departures to the NFL. I can't help but salivate when thinking of our more experienced, developed and battle-tested roster for 2017. But, who will be leaving early? Below are my expectations...

JT could leave, but I find that unlikely at this point.

I'd say Marcus Baugh is a slight lean toward departure.

Noah Brown will probably come back.

Parris Campbell will certainly be a Buckeye in 2017.

Gareon Conley will likely fly the coop.

Johnnie Dixon is coming back.

Jalyn Holmes is probably going to hear his name called in the 2017 draft.

Malik Hooker is almost certainly packing his bags for the 2nd or 3rd round.

Sam Hubbard is a coin flip for me right now.

Jamarco Jones is likely returning.

Marshon Lattimore is also a coin flip for me.

Tyquan Lewis is likely leaving.

Terry McLaurin will return to the Buckeyes.

Raekwon is very likely to ride off into the sunset.

Billy Price is certainly heading out of the door.

I'm 99% sure that Curtis Samuel will declare for the draft.

Erick Smith will play for the Buckeyes next year.

Tracy Sprinkle will be back and hopefully 100% healthy.

I have Damn Webb as a lean toward declaring.

Chris Worley is a coin flip for me.

I'm fairly certain that Joe Burger, Pat Elflein, Corey Smith, and Dontre Wilson are out of eligibility.