PFF’s Top Ten returners at each position
What We Say
The list is a good one, and it’s hard to get too upset about so many Ohio State players appearing. However, we have a couple of beefs. There is a case that could be made for Jeremy Ruckert at tight end. It’s hard to think there are many more talented tight ends in the country. Look for his pass-catching numbers to significantly climb in 2021.
Also, I’m not sure Tyreke Smith is going to be more explosive than Zach Harrison this season. He could break out for sure, but almost everyone else has Harrison as the slightly better of the two and a potential first-rounder in the 2022 NFL draft.
Lastly, watch out for an improved secondary this season. Josh Proctor has all the fast-twitch, high-skill set to be a difference-maker at safety, and Sevyn Banks might be a first-round talent when it’s all said and done as well.
Nine or ten OSU players probably would have resulted in some nasty-grams from other programs’ fans being sent to Pro Football Focus we’re guessing though.
To get a look at the entire list of top ten returning payers at each position, feel free to visit the piece put together by PFF for yourself.
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