Where Big Ten Network Ranks Ohio State Players in its Conference Top 100

By Eric Seger on July 25, 2016 at 9:54 am
Where Ohio State players are ranked in the Big Ten Network's top 100 rankings.
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Ohio State is set to have a wide range of new faces making plays this season on both sides of the football. That's what happens when you have 12 players selected in the NFL Draft and nine guys leave the program before their eligibility expires.

Still, a host of familiar names grace Big Ten Network's top 100 conference players list, led unsurprisingly by quarterback J.T. Barrett. Both he and middle linebacker Raekwon McMillan made the top-10. Barrett earned the nod as the conference's top-rated player, while McMillan is slotted at No. 7.

Here is where the conference's television partner rated Buckeyes in its top-100 and what it wrote about each player. The 14 members of Urban Meyer's 2016 squad are the second-most in the conference, trailing only Michigan State's 15.

Here are the rankings from 100-81, 80-61, 60-41, 40-21 and 20-1.


99. DB Marshon Lattimore

BTNA highly touted recruit out of Cleveland, Lattimore looks to be healthy and poised for a breakout 2016 season at cornerback.

91. OT Jamarco Jones

BTNJones is in line to be the Buckeyes' next great left tackle. He is still young, but many expect him to progress as the year goes on and develop into an all-Big Ten tackle at Ohio State.

87. WR Austin Mack

BTNAnother true freshman on the list, Mack is expected to make an immediate impact in Columbus with the departure of Michael Thomas, Braxton Miller and Jalin Marshall from last year's team.

80. P Cameron Johnston

BTNThe Aussie was No. 2 in the Big Ten in punting in 2015, averaging 43.9 yards on 58 boots. He's a nice weapon to have when the offense bogs down.

66. CB Gareon Conley

BTNThe next great Ohio State corner, Conley had a solid sophomore season and should be in line for a big-time year in 2016.

Number of Players Listed in BTN Top 100
TEAM TOTAL PLAYERS
MICHIGAN STATE 15
OHIO STATE 14
MICHIGAN 10
NEBRASKA 10
PENN STATE 9
IOWA 9
WISCONSIN 6
INDIANA 7
NORTHWESTERN 5
ILLINOIS 4
RUTGERS 4
MINNESOTA 3
MARYLAND 2
PURDUE 2

56. DL Nick Bosa

BTNYes, he's a true freshman that has huge shoes to fill with his last name, but look for Bosa to make a huge impact in his first season as a Buckeye.

50. RB Mike Weber

BTNPerhaps the most intriguing player in the Big Ten this year, Weber is expected to take over the starting running back role with Ezekiel Elliott off to the NFL.

46. RB/WR Curtis Samuel

BTNOne of the top athletes in the Big Ten, Samuel does it all for the Buckeyes, both on offense and special teams.

43. DL Tyquan Lewis

BTNLewis was overshadowed by Joey Bosa last season, but he should be one of the top playmakers on a revamped Buckeyes' defense.

39. G Billy Price

BTNPrice has both the experience and talent to have an outstanding junior season, paving the way for what should be a very good Ohio State running game.

34. DL Sam Hubbard

BTNThe Buckeyes need to find a replacement for Joey Bosa, the No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft, and the linebacker-turned defensive end figures to be the guy.

12. C Pat Elflein

BTN: A strong, powerful blocker, Elflein could have turned pro and been an early-round pick in April but is back to anchor a rebuilt Buckeye front.

7. MLB Raekwon McMillan

BTNA likely future All-American and first-round selection, McMillan is a classic linebacker who can play with power and speed.

1. QB J.T. Barrett

BTNHe will be looking to recapture his 2014 form, when he was the top signal-caller in the Big Ten as a redshirt freshman. Barrett is a deadly combination of athletic ability and savvy who is the perfect fit for this offense. And he’s a great leader.

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