Ohio State football’s top ten players of the decade

As we embark on a new decade of Ohio State football, here’s a look at the ten best Buckeye players from the last one.

No. 2 – J.T. Barrett, quarterback

December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) greets Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) following the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Barrett’s career had an interesting curve to it. He started the 2014 season as the third-string quarterback behind Braxton Miller, but won the backup role just prior to the season. Miller went down and all of a sudden he was thrust into the chaos. His toughness and leadership helped jump-start the national-title run in 2014 as he re-wrote the Ohio State and Big Ten passing records throughout his career.

He too won several accolades, taking home the Big Ten’s Quarterback of the year three times, and garnering All Big-Ten First-Team three times as well. He still holds countless program and conference career passing records.

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