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The godfather of NFL draft analysts is back, this time nearly a year away from all the fuss that is the NFL’s annual draft. It’s only been a few weeks since we saw all the pomp and circumstance surrounding the 2022 edition at Sin City, and now ESPN’s Mel Kiper is (clearly not Las Vegas) Kansas City for 2023.
And again, YOUR Ohio State Buckeyes seem to be well represented. In fact, Kiper has 3 Buckeyes in his fifteen most sensible of the 25 most sensible big forums (subscription required) for the next round of drafts.
We’re sure you can guess some of the players you have in the mix, and if you’ve been following other simulated drafts too soon, you might have all three, but where is each ranked?
We are in a position to go through the 3 players for you, where Kiper qualified them and what he says about each one.
CJ Stroud, Field Marshal
Ohio State Buckeyes, C. J. quarterbackStroud (7), calls a play in the first quarter of the NCAA football game against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
#3
“It was Stroud, not Young, who led the FBS in Total QBR last season (91. 6 vs. 87. 6). Stroud had an inconsistent start to the season, but ended up with a tear, throwing 36 landing passes and just 3 picks in his last nine games. Can he still be in the second year? He is just scratching the surface of his talent, and he has a big hole to throw Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Without taking anything away from Bryce Young, however, Stroud has more God-given abilities and is late. Once he concentrated only on football, his progression took off at Ohio State. He is able to attack some of the single-pass records in the Big Ten and deserve to be even more wonderful with their readings and decision-making in the third year he learns of the offense.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, wide receiver
Ohio State receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished off Utah cornerback Kenzel Lawler as he headed to the finish zone to land in the final quarter of the Rose Bowl. Syndication The Columbus Dispatch
#5
Smith-Njigba led Ohio State in receptions and yards, including on a team with two wide receivers drafted in the first round in April. It averages 16. 9 yards consistent with reception, showing stellar explosion and explosiveness. It is a manual receiver that can run the entire route tree and can cause defenders to fail after capture. Most of Smith-Njigba’s moves come from the slot machine; only 8 of his catches come from the time he covered there, but he’s going to play. Further in 2022. Led the FBS through course-consistent receiving yards (4. 0).
Smith-Njigba is the genuine deal. He doesn’t have the maximum speed you see in other explosive receivers, but his speed and brilliance separate him from almost everyone, and his ability to make the undeniable gesture as he advances against defenders is the most productive thing we’ve seen. in a moment . We’re not sure if it moves out because the OSU has other receivers better suited for that, but it will get a lot of keys, yards, and publicity. He is also lucky to have one of the really historic ones. seasons that any wide receiver has had at Ohio State.
Paris Johnson Jr, offensive tackle
January 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, United States; The Ohio State Buckeyes offense faces Paris Johnson Jr. (77) against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2021 CFP National Championship Game. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas – USA TODAY Sports
No. 15
“Johnson was a star guard for the Buckeyes last season, however, he’s going on to pass out to take the left in 2022. I think it can move to the most sensible 10. It has projectable features and an ideal skill set for the job. He will also have the help of several very smart box runners who left the Big Ten for the April draft. I expect Johnson to be one of the most productive hires in the country this season.
It’s true that Johnson is a star waiting to explode, and we’ve noticed that his call was discussed as a first circular in a multitude of simulated drafts too soon, but we’re not sure this escape to a dominant force will come through. the edge occurs until later in the year. Remember, he has been an intern so far in his career in the state of Ohio, and even though it was even thought to be a version of leaving high school, it will take him some time to adjust. to the latest generation corridors at the school level. At the end of the season, it will be really good, but we are not sure that it will arrive in time to land in the most sensible fifteen. But hey, the skill is there, and maybe we’re wrong.
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