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Four Buckeyes featured on ESPN’s 2024 Way-Too-Early All-American Team

Some “way too early” recognition for some Ohio State players via ESPN. #GoBucks

It’s no secret that the college football offseason has been an exciting one for Ohio State football fans.

With multiple stars on both sides of the ball announcing their return plus the addition of former Kansas State quarterback Will Howard, former Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins, and former Alabama safety Caleb Downs among others the Buckeyes will enter the 2024 season loaded with talent.

This was recognized when ESPN released its “Way-Too-Early All-American team,” which featured four Buckeyes making the first team, the most of any program.

Featured on the list were running back Treveyon Henderson, left guard Donovan Jackson, defensive tackle Tyleik Williams, and new Buckeye safety Caleb Downs.

Henderson has been one of the most electrifying players in college football since his freshman year for the Buckeyes and will enter the 2024 season with big expectations as him and Judkins should form an exciting 1-2 punch at running back.

Jackson returns to the Buckeyes as the most experienced offensive lineman after all-conference seasons in 2022 and 2023. He is one of the key contributors to an offensive line that was solid, but inconsistent last season.

Williams got the Way-Too-Early All-American nod from ESPN after being an anchor in the middle of the Buckeye defense last season. He will an integral part of Ohio State’s defensive line which also returns J.T. Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer, and Ty Hamilton.

To round out the list is new Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. After putting together an All-American season as a true freshman safety on Alabama’s defense, Downs will enter the 2024 season as one of the best players in college football.

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TreVeyon Henderson makes decision on returning to Ohio State

Can the season start next week? #GoBucks

It’s official, the Buckeyes are loaded for bear in 2024… or maybe Wolverine. TreVeyon Henderson made it official and will return for his senior season at Ohio State.

Henderson was the final piece of the puzzle to make his decision to forgo the NFL Draft and return to Columbus for one more go. Already one of the best running backs in the country, it would’ve been easy for Henderson to look for greener pastures by entering the draft. However, all of that will be put on hold for one more chance to beat Michigan, win a Big Ten title, and of course the ultimate goal of a national championship.

Henderson joined J.T. Tuimoloau who announced his decision to stay for one more season earlier today.

With the addition of Ole Miss transfer Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State will boast a powerful one-two punch at running back. In just two seasons in Oxford, Judkins has rushed for over 2,700 yards and 31 scores and has been an All-SEC performer in both seasons including first-team honors in 2023.

With all the talent and experience returning for another run, there is certainly reason for excitement all across Buckeye Nation. The 2024 season can’t get here soon enough. Go Bucks!

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Four prominent Ohio State players are staying in school for 2024

Four prominent Ohio State players are staying in school for 2024 instead of declaring for the draft

With the deadline for underclassmen to declare their eligibility for the 2024 NFL draft coming up quickly, four Ohio State Buckeyes have opted to return to Columbus for another season of college football.

Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, running back TreVeyon Henderson, defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau and cornerback Denzel Burke have all announced they’re not entering the draft. All three had the potential to be top 50 overall picks in the upcoming draft and have been fixtures of two-round mock drafts for months.

Tuimoloau cited “unfinished business” in his social media post announcing his return. Burke also brought up the idea of winning a championship with his Buckeye teammates in his announcement.

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Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson makes refreshing decision to play in Cotton Bowl

This is against the grain, and you have to love it. #GoBucks

In today’s day and age of NFL riches and taking care of one’s self, Ohio State running back, TreVeyon Henderson, is a breath of fresh air in a room full of smoke.

On Tuesday, Henderson confirmed that he would be in uniform and playing in the Cotton Bowl against Missouri, despite having the talent to be an early to mid-round NFL draft pick come April. That’s one whale of a weapon that will make a huge difference if the Buckeyes are to beat a very good Missouri team.

Beyond that is anyone’s guess, including Henderson, who says that he is leaning on his faith to lead him in what to do next season — whether to go on to the NFL or return to Columbus for one more season.

“I’m really just leaning on God to lead me toward my destiny and what he has planned for me,” Henderson said. “If I use my own understanding, I don’t know which way to go. So that’s why I lean on God, my father.”

And before you disregard the decision because Henderson isn’t currently projected as a first-round draft pick, we’ve seen many others jump to the NFL and sit out with less sitting on the table of fortune. In an era of “me first,” Henderson isn’t exactly putting what’s right for No. 1 ahead of everything else.

I’m not knocking others for making a different decision either. I get it. Why mortgage your future for a fairly meaningless bowl game in the grand scheme of things? However, there was indeed a time when finishing things out with your teammates was celebrated much, much more in this country of ours.

That seems to be where Henderson is. I’m sure he feels like he’s missed more than his fair share of playing time because of injury, and I’m sure he feels like he should be higher up draft boards, and that’s before we even start the conversation of what he might be getting in name, image and likeness money. Still, he’s playing. He could easily sit out, ponder the decision, and then come back, but instead, with his future unknown, he’s going to give it one more go with the “brotherhood” we hear so much about and then let the chips fall where they may.

It’s a decision as pure as “cotton,” and we’ll all be rooting for him to have a massive game and stay healthy enroute to an Ohio State victory. Win or lose, Henderson has already won the hearts of Buckeye Nation by playing Friday night.

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2024 NFL draft: Bowl season RB big board

2024 NFL draft: Bowl season RB big board from Draft Wire’s Jeff Risdon

Bowl season keeps chugging along like a reliable running back ripping off first down after first down. Finding running backs who can do that in the NFL is one of the goals of the scouting process.

This year’s class doesn’t appear to have any surefire first-rounders like a year ago when Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs both came off the draft board in the top 12 picks. The early impression is that this is a good group to tailor to individual team fits, and there is a good selection of capable talent, if not any transcendent types of RBs.

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Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson clears air on his future plans

What do you think Henderson should do?

Unlike many Ohio State football players, running back [autotag]TreVeyon Henderson[/autotag] is still unsure of what his future intentions are.

Most likely his options are either return to the Buckeyes or head off to the NFL. There have been some outlets naming him as a Heisman candidate for the 2024 season, which is probably why Henderson made a statement.

When healthy, the junior is one of the best backs in the country, but clearly that has been an issue. A monster true freshman year put him on the map, when he ran for 1,248 yards with 15 touchdowns while adding 312 yards and 4 scores through the air.

His sophomore season saw the injury bug pop up, rushing for only 571 yards with 6 touchdowns. This past season was similar to his second, although Henderson’s explosiveness showed, averaging 6.2 yards-per-carry, giving the idea that he could move on to the next level.

We would love to see Henderson return for Ohio State’s matchup against Missouri in the Cotton Bowl and beyond, but as of right now, his status is clearly up in the air.

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Ohio State loses RB to the NFL

Ohio State had one RB enter the 2024 NFL draft

Update: TreVeyon Henderson has not made a decision regarding his future. 

Buckeyes teammate Miyan Williams did announce earlier this week that he is forgoing his remaining eligibility and will enter the 2024 NFL draft. Williams projects as a Day 3 pick or priority free agent at this point.

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5 prospects on the spot on rivalry weekend

Rivalry games figure to be a proving ground for these five 2024 NFL draft prospects

The final weekend of the regular season of college football is rivalry weekend. Teams playing their biggest rivals makes all the games intense, even those that appear to be lopsided mismatches on paper.

Oregon QB Bo Nix kicked it off nicely in leading his Ducks to a Civil War win over Oregon State. Here are five other prospects for the 2024 NFL draft who are on the spot to deliver on rivalry weekend.

Michigan football defensive front on high alert for TreVeyon Henderson

Perhaps the biggest key to the game is slowing him down. #GoBlue

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — While perhaps the biggest mismatch for Michigan football in The Game (in a positive way) will be the Wolverine defensive front against the Ohio State offensive line, one of the most important keys to stopping the Buckeyes on Saturday will be slowing down running back TreVeyon Henderson.

Henderson missed three games this season due to injury, but has come up big in three of the four games since his return. He rushed for 165 yards against Wisconsin, 128 yards against Rutgers, and 146 yards against Minnesota. If Henderson is rolling, it opens up further opportunities for the OSU pass game.

The good news? It’s no secret that he’s a home-run hitter. Sixth-year Michigan linebacker Michael Barrett shared what makes him special, but acknowledges that he’s a focal point of the Wolverines’ defensive attack.

“He’s explosive, especially in the open field,” Barrett said. “Have to focus on not letting him get started, let him get going and hit them early, often. And just trying to get him on the ground, making sure we’re wrapping, violently, bringing our feet and just not missing any tackles. Can’t let him get loose. He’s an explosive playmaker, and he can bust a game open if you let him. So it just got to keep him contained.”

The sentiment is shared across the entirety of the Michigan defensive front. Senior Kris Jenkins is more so looking forward to the challenge of facing Henderson, especially considering he missed The Game last year due to injury.

“Obviously, he’s a dynamic playmaker, dynamic player, great back,” Jenkins said. “He’s able to make big plays in big moments. So, he’s definitely a guy we’re looking forward to playing.”

Even if he does get past the front lines of the maize and blue, Jenkins jokes that the Wolverines have a not-so-secret weapon after seeing what one of his teammates was able to do against Kaytron Allen in the Penn State game.

“Not too much,  just focusing on you know, our techniques, our abilities,” Jenkins said. “And you know we got (Kenneth Grant), so he can track him! You just focus in on the Ps and Qs and yeah.”

Of course, Michigan is hoping it won’t come down to that, considering how unlikely even Grant’s play was against the Nittany Lions. But still, the maize and blue are on high alert for the former five-star talent and hope that the No.  9 rushing defense will be able to stand tall in The Game. The most Michigan has given up in a game this season was 164 yards to the aforementioned Penn State backs two weeks ago.

Michigan and Ohio State will kick off at noon EST at The Big House on Saturday.

Saints one of several teams with scouts at Ohio State-Minnesota

The Saints were one of several teams scouting Ohio State-Minnesota. Could they reopen the Buckeyes pipeline in the 2024 draft?

This shouldn’t surprise anyone, but the New Orleans Saints had a scout in the building for Saturday’s college football game between Minnesota and Ohio State, per Eleven Warriors’ Dan Hope.

New Orleans has pulled a lot of talent from Ohio State over the years — some notable names on their current roster include cornerback Marshon Lattimore, linebacker Pete Werner, and wide receivers Chris Olave and Michael Thomas. They also drafted rookie safety Jordan Howden from Minnesota earlier this year, so it’s safe to say the Saints weren’t keeping their attention on just one sideline.

But Ohio State ran away with this one 37-3, and some of their top 2024 draft prospects showed out. Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (the No. 1-rated player in the upcoming class) had a relatively quiet game, catching 3 passes for 30 yards and a touchdown, while his teammate Emeka Egbuka led the Buckeyes with 5 catches for 83 yards. Running back TreVeyon Henderson gained 146 rushing yards and had two scoring runs on just 15 carries.

Any of them could help the Saints in 2024. Thomas could be a free agent if the Saints don’t work out a new deal with him after the season, and their running game been nothing to write home about. A big-play threat like Henderson could add a lot to their struggling offense. Egbuka could make a lot of sense as a Thomas replacement.

Don’t overlook defensive end JT Tuimoloau, either; the 6-foot-4, 270-pound first-round prospect nails the size thresholds Dennis Allen looks for at the position and he came away with a couple of quarterback pressures and a fumble recovery. Maybe he’s the guy who could take some pressure off Cameron Jordan?

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