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Braxton Miller - QB - Buckeyes

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah believes Ohio State junior QB Braxton Miller is an "exciting player but VERY raw."

Jeremiah notes Miller is a special athlete and possesses an explosive arm, but the negatives are obvious. Miller has "inconsistent accuracy/touch from the pocket" and is "at his best when things break down." There's a lot to like about the Buckeye passer, but he needs to progress his skills form the pocket.
Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter
Jun 15 - 11:27 AM
Bradley Roby - DB - Buckeyes

Ohio State co-defensive coordinators Everett Withers and Luke Fickell expect to run more nickel and dime defensive sets this season.

"We've got a lot of kids who are fast and they’re playing fast, and that’s exciting," defensive backs coach Kerry Coombs said. "We've got to use speed to our advantage. We've got to take advantage of the strengths of our players." Redshirt junior Bradley Roby and ultra-athletic linebacker Ryan Shazier are two of the pivotal pieces in the Buckeyes defense.
Source: Eleven Warriors
Jun 11 - 1:54 PM
Braxton Miller - QB - Buckeyes

Ohio State junior QB Braxton Miller apparently ran a 4.32 forty and the time was recorded by the team's strength and conditioning staff.

Junior corner Bradley Roby ran the fastest forty, with a time of 4.26 seconds. We'd add .10 seconds to these times to be on the safe side, but obviously both players are very fast. Junior linebacker Ryan Shazier also reportedly clocked in a time of 4.35 seconds.
Source: George Whitfield on Twitter
May 31 - 9:54 AM
David Perkins - LB - Buckeyes

Bowling Green will not be among the possible landing spots for former Ohio State sophomore LB David Perkins, according to Eleven Warriors.

"The Falcons have been ruled out because Perkins was arrested on while on a visit to campus Memorial Day weekend," per Eleven Warriors. Perkins did receive an offer from Notre Dame while in high school, but we expect he lands at a different program.
Source: Eleven Warriors
May 31 - 8:23 AM
David Perkins - LB - Buckeyes

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer announced that sophomore LB David Perkins is no longer a part of the football program.

This means Perkins will transfer to another school. He played special teams and acted as depth during his first year in Columbus, appearing in nine games and registering six tackles.
Source: Marcus Hartman on Twitter
May 30 - 4:46 PM
Jeff Greene - WR - Buckeyes

Former Georgia Tech leading WR, sophomore Jeff Greene, will reportedly walk on at Ohio State.

Greene and Georgia Tech parted ways in December, and his name had been linked to Arkansas and Cincinnati. He will be forced to sit out the 2013 season, but Greene will still have two seasons of eligibility remaining. It could be a good landing spot, since Ohio State is a bit short handed on scholarships thanks to NCAA actions.
Source: Eleven Warriors
May 10 - 9:42 AM
Braxton Miller - QB - Buckeyes

ESPN's Brock Huard ranks Ohio State junior Braxton Miller as the No. 5 draft-eligible QB for the 2014 draft.

Miller checks in behind Teddy Bridgewater, Tajh Boyd, Aaron Murray, and Marcus Mariota. However, Huard does place Miller ahead of big names like A.J. McCarron, Johnny Manziel, Stephen Morris, Logan Thomas, and Derek Carr. "Accuracy can't always be taught, but neither can winning and toughness," Huard writes. "If his passing efficiency improves, Miller's stock will soar and NFL teams will clamor for a leader they couldn't find in the 2013 draft."
Source: ESPN
May 8 - 12:43 PM
Jake Stoneburner - TE - Buckeyes

Packers signed Ohio State TE Jake Stoneburner.

Stoneburner (6-foot-4, 252) played wide receiver as a senior, though he caught just 16 passes for 269 yards (16.8 YPR) and four touchdowns. He only caught 53 balls in his four-year career. Stoneburner helped his stock at the Combine with a 4.65 forty, 1.60 ten-yard split, and 34.5-inch vertical. His red flags are weak production and a June 2012 arrest. Stoneburner is one of seven tight ends on the Packers' roster.
Apr 27 - 10:06 PM
Reid Fragel - T - Buckeyes

Bengals selected Ohio State OT Reid Fragel with the No. 240 overall pick.

Fragel (6-foot-7 5/8, 308) spent his first three seasons as a blocking tight end for the Buckeyes before converting to right tackle as a senior and starting all 12 games. Inexperienced on the line but a plus athlete, Fragel ran 5.14 at the Combine with a 30-inch vertical and 33 reps on the bench. Rotoworld draft guru Josh Norris is a big fan of Fragel's tape, but he's going to have to fill out a bit before becoming a competitive NFL run blocker. In Cincy, he'll try to earn a roster spot behind Andre Smith.
Apr 27 - 7:01 PM
John Simon - DL - Buckeyes

Ravens selected Ohio State DE John Simon with the No. 129 overall pick.

Simon (6-1, 257) — referred to as the "heart and soul" of Ohio State's defense by Urban Meyer — was a three-year starter for the Buckeyes, racking up 43 career tackles for loss and 20.5 sacks. He ran 4.62 at OSU's Pro Day. NFL teams don't love short, stubby pass rushers, but Simon is built like James Harrison, with a similar non-stop motor and offers plus athleticism. He'll struggle for snaps along the Ravens' loaded defensive line as a rookie, but is an intriguing developmental prospect.
Apr 27 - 1:46 PM
Johnathan Hankins - DL - Buckeyes

Giants selected Ohio State DT Johnathan Hankins with the No. 49 overall pick.

Tutored by former NFLer Mike Vrabel at Ohio State, Hankins adds more depth to the Giants' rebuilt defensive line. Hankins (6-3, 320) was a hot-and-cold player in the B1G, flashing lots of talent but an inconsistent motor. Not a three-technique rusher, Hankins is more of a 4-3 nose tackle. He managed 16.5 career tackles for loss and five sacks as a Buckeye. Hankins confirmed his underwhelming athleticism with a 5.31 forty and molasses-slow 1.82 ten-yard split at the Combine
Apr 26 - 7:46 PM
John Simon - DL - Buckeyes

There are "huge splits" among teams and league evaluators on Ohio State DE John Simon, according to NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah.

"Some teams like him in the 2nd rd, others think he's a late round guy," Jeremiah tweeted. Simon was miscast as a stand-up pass rusher at the Senior Bowl and struggled mightily in coverage. However, his motor is non-stop and Simon even won as an interior rusher, which the NFL covets.
Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter
Apr 18 - 12:09 PM
Reid Fragel - T - Buckeyes

NFL.com's Gil Brandt writes that Ohio State T Reid Fragel's arms measured in 1 1/2 inches shorter at his pro day.

Fragel's arm length was 31 1/2 at his pro day whereas it was 33 inches at the NFL Scouting Combine. It's unsure exactly why this is the case but it didn't stop Brandt from comparing the prospect to former Ohio State tackle Alex Boone, who now plays for the San Francisco 49ers. Fragel has met with multiple teams, including the Bears, Lions, Giants, Dolphins, Patriots and Bengals.
Source: NFL.com
Apr 17 - 5:41 PM
Reid Fragel - T - Buckeyes

Ohio State T Reid Fragel visited the New Orleans Saints on April 13.

Fragel has been receiving a significant amount of interest recently, visiting six teams prior to the Saints. The teams include the Lions, Bears, Dolphins, Giants, Patriots and Bengals. He's viewed as an underrated prospect that could go in the late second or early third round.
Source: Sean Fazende on Twitter
Apr 15 - 6:46 PM
Jake Stoneburner - TE - Buckeyes

Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench believes Ohio State TE Jake Stoneburner could be a day three sleeper.

"He was underused at Ohio State, I think, at Ohio State in that run heavy system," Muench says. "He didn't get a lot of targets. I also think this is a deep tight end class, which is going to push him back a little bit... He can work the seam, he can stretch the field. He is good but not great after the catch." Stoneburner, a converted wide receiver, also put together a strong Combine workout.
Source: ESPN
Apr 5 - 10:11 AM

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