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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
Reid Fragel - T - Buckeyes

Ohio State T Reid Fragel has six team visits scheduled, according to draft insider Tony Pauline.

Those six teams are: the Lions, Bears, Dolphins, Giants, Patriots, and Bengals. Pauline calls Fragel "possibly (the) most underrated RT moving toward (the) draft." Our own Josh Norris ranked Fragel as the No. 65 overall player last month. As long as the Buckeye stays more patient in his posture, he has the mean streak to be a starting caliber tackle.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Apr 3 - 1:02 PM
Reid Fragel - T - Buckeyes

National Football Post's Russ Lande writes Ohio State OT Reid Fragel's stock is rising, potentially rocketing up to the third or fourth round.

"Few offensive tackle prospects in this year’s Draft possess Fragel’s height, long arms, feet and overall athleticism," Lande writes. "Evaluators have been impressed with his ability to kick slide out to protect the corner while maintaining good base so that he can re-direct and adjust to different pass rush moves. While his draft stock is no doubt rising, the concern that has been voiced to us is that his playing strength needs to greatly improve. For a 300+ pounder he gets driven backwards by bull rushers and struggles to consistently get movement on in-line run blocks."
Source: National Football Post
Apr 2 - 4:19 PM
John Simon - DL - Buckeyes

Ohio State DE John Simon ran a 4.62 forty and completed a 34 inch vertical jump during the school's pro day.

Simon also registered a 10'1" broad jump, 7.10 second three cone, and a short shuttle time in the 4.20s. He was put through linebacker drills and caught all the passes thrown his way. We like Simon in the early parts of day three due to his motor and leverage advantage as an edge rusher.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Mar 25 - 12:02 PM
Reid Fragel - T - Buckeyes

The Houston Texans were awarded a third-round compensatory selection, pick No. 95.

A third-round selection is the highest pick a team can be awarded, and the Texans' is likely a result of losing Mario Williams. We prospect like Reid Fragel could be a target for the Texans in that range, since the collegiate right tackle is athletic for his size and is being overlooked after having to sit out the Senior Bowl.
Source: CBS Sports
Mar 19 - 3:32 PM
Jake Stoneburner - TE - Buckeyes

Ohio State's Jake Stoneburner is "definitely a TE on the rise," according to draft insider Tony Pauline.

Pauline notes that Stonerburner ran in the 4.52 range at his pro day, a tenth of a second faster than at the Combine. "He was terrific in pass catching drills and caught everything thrown in his direction," Pauline wrote. Stoneburner was used as a receiver this past season.
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Mar 11 - 11:24 AM

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