Mel Kiper is at it again. Or should we say he never really stopped? He took over your television or streaming device almost daily leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft, and now, he’s already prepping you for the 2021 NFL Draft.
Ohio State had the second-most players selected in the draft just a couple of weeks ago, and based on Kiper’s projections almost a year out from all of next year’s fun, it should be another good one — virtually or not.
That’s because according to Kiper, Ohio State has six players listed on his big board that are five of the best at their position groups. We’ve got the rundown of them all for you here.
Next … The quarterback position
Second best quarterback available, Justin Fields
All of Kiper’s top five quarterbacks:
1. Trevor Lawrence, Clemson
2. Justin Fields, Ohio State
3. Trey Lance, North Dakota State
4. Jamie Newman, Georgia
5. Tanner Morgan, Minnesota
Next … The wide receivers
Fifth(b) best wide receiver available, Chris Olave
All of Kiper’s top five wide receivers:
1. Ja’Marr Chase, LSU
2. Rashod Bateman, Minnesota
3. Jaylen Waddle, Alabama
4. DeVonta Smith, Alabama
5a. Justyn Ross, Clemson
5b. Chris Olave, Ohio State
Next … The offensive guards
Best offensive guard available, Wyatt Davis
All of Kiper’s top five offensive guards:
1. Wyatt Davis, Ohio State
2. Trey Smith, Tennessee
3. Deonte Brown, Alabama
4. Jack Anderson, Texas Tech
5. Alijah Vera-Tucker, USC
Next … The centers
Third best center available, Josh Myers
All of Kiper’s top five centers:
1. Creed Humphrey, Oklahoma
2. Landon Dickerson, Alabama
3. Josh Myers, Ohio State
4. Jimmy Morrissey, Pitt
5. Doug Kramer, Illinois
Next … The cornerbacks
The best cornerback available, Shaun Wade
All of Kiper’s top five cornerbacks:
1. Shaun Wade, Ohio State
2. Patrick Surtain II, Alabama
3. Elijah Molden, Washington
4. Israel Mukuamu, South Carolina
5. Paulson Adebo, Stanford
Next … The specialists
The best kicker available, Blake Haubeil
All of Kiper’s top five punters or kickers:
1. Blake Haubeil, Ohio State (K)
2. Blake Hayes, Illinois (P)
3. Zach Von Rosenberg, LSU (P)
4. James McCourt, Illinois (K)
5. Oscar Bradburn, Virginia Tech (P)
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