ESPN names four Ohio State players among the top 50 in college football for 2020

ESPN ranked the top fifty college football players heading into 2020 and named four Ohio State players, season or not.

No. 21 – Cornerback Shaun Wade

Ohio State CB Shaun Wade's parents say he won't play in spring season
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What ESPN says

Wade could have left Ohio State for the NFL last season, as he was projected as an early-round pick, but he chose to return, and he has the opportunity to have a major role in the Ohio State secondary.

What we say

I was really looking forward to watching Wade do his thing this year — especially after shunning NFL riches to come back one more season. The talent is there, it’s just putting it out on the field and showing everyone that he can be a lockdown No. 1 option.

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