About Fields being picked and no other Buckeye
What We Say
While it’s true that there isn’t as much elite talent coming out in this year’s draft for Ohio State, it sure feels like some of the skill is being slept on. I’m not sure there’s a better offensive guard in this class than Wyatt Davis. Some have been scared off by a nagging leg injury last year, but he’ll be ready to go for whatever NFL team selects him. The tape doesn’t lie.
Shaun Wade’s draft stock took a bit hit because of his struggles during last season, but he still has a high, high ceiling and someone’s going to be able to hone those God-given abilities, especially seeing how we found out Wade was dinged up a bit in a shortened season.
And … about Fields being the fourth or fifth-best quarterback in this class as McShay opines, I don’t see it. Fields is the most athletic quarterback in the entire class, has a strong arm, and can keep things alive with his feet. He’s also got a tireless work ethic, can lead in a room of leaders, and is tough as nails. It’s crazy to think that what he did against better competition than some of the other quarterbacks is worth the narrative that he’s not the second or third best option at worst under center.
We’ve been surprised before though, so I guess we’ll be able to pass judgment on all of that in hindsight.
You can get a look at Kiper and McShay’s complete teams they drafted by visiting the piece on ESPN.com (subscription required).
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