Ohio State football 2021 draft comparisons – Linebacker Tuf Borland

Who are the best comparisons for Ohio State linebacker Tuf Borland? We dive into one former Buckeye and one all-around NFL player.

The 2021 NFL draft kicks off in less than two weeks and we are trying to provide a breakdown of what the potential expectations are for each prospect coming from the Ohio State University. The first day will likely only see one Buckeye hear their name called in Justin Fields, but days two and three should supply plenty of action.

We’re next taking a look at one of the multiple linebackers that could go in the draft for Ohio State, Tuf Borland. He was a former four-star recruit from the state of Illinois, and despite some of his limitations from a fast-twitch athletic standpoint, was a very productive collegiate player for the Buckeyes.

It’s time to take a look at some comparables for Borland, first from former Ohio State players, then from an all-around NFL perspective.

Player Profile

Name: Tuf Borland

Position: Outside Linebacker

Height: 6 feet, 0 inches

Weight: 229 pounds

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