Projecting Ohio State’s 2017 NFL Draft Class

Day Two Selections

WR Noah Brown

Brown declaring was a little surprising for me. Coming into 2016 he only had one career reception after a leg injury cost him the 2015 season. In his lone major season at OSU, Brown put up some underwhelming numbers with 32 receptions for 402 yards and seven TDs.

While the TDs are nice, there wasn’t anything eye popping that separated him from a position in which lots of underclassman tend to declare. He could have benefited coming back for another year with Samuel gone and having a big year but he didn’t. He’s got the skill sets you look for in a WR with the size, speed, and ability but with such limited production he will be a borderline day two most likely day three pick as of now.

HB Curtis Samuel

Samuel will be an intriguing prospect in this year’s NFL draft and teams will value his versatility. He ran and caught for over 700 yards each this season, making him a true duel threat kind of player. He can play a role similar to Ty Montgomery in Green Bay this season or Percy Harvin in years past.

He has 4.4 speed and was the one big threat on that Ohio State offense that teams had to keep an eye out for. Teams will love his hybrid role and find ways to get the ball in his hands and let him make plays. He should go somewhere on day two.

OL Pat Elflein

With all the underclassman declaring the last two years for the Buckeyes there is finally a chance to get to the one senior who will get drafted.

A versatile offensive lineman who can play both guard and center but most likely suited for center, he was a staple in the middle for years for the Buckeyes including winning the Rimington Trophy. He can do it all, but needs to get some techniques cleaned up but should see himself go late on day two.

P Cameron Johnston

Oh yes, the one position that everybody forgets to mention, the punter. Johnston has a remote chance of being drafted and at the very least should get a tryout with somebody. The Aussie has done well over the last four seasons as the Buckeyes punter.

His worst season, he averaged 43.9 yards per punt and finished on a strong note his senior season. For 2016, he averaged 46.7 yards per boot, good for 5th in college football. He has three career punts over 70 yards so the leg is there to give him a shot at making a roster.

DISCLAIMER: Cornerback Marshon Lattimore has not declared for the NFL Draft, but if he does, we will add him to this list.

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