Three Ohio State players in USA TODAY’s early 2021 NFL Draft rankings

Three Ohio State players appear in a way-too-early ranking of the players that may go in the 2021 NFL Draft.

No. 3 – Justin Fields

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What Middlehurst-Schwartz says

“Dating back to his high school days in Georgia, Fields hasn’t ceded the spotlight to Lawrence. And if there’s anyone who can challenge the highly touted quarterback for the top spot in next year’s draft, it’s the Georgia transfer. The 6-3, 223-pound signal-caller puts his downfield passes on point and threw for 41 touchdowns with just three interceptions. He also is dynamic when he takes off running, creating even more problems for defenses trying not to be victimized deep. Even if he ends up the second quarterback selected after Lawrence, he’ll be far from a consolation prize.”

Next … Cornerback Shaun Wade