Whether or not Ohio State can be named DBU (Defensive Back University) will be debated for years. LSU and Florida like to also claim the distinction, but at the end of the day, the arguing is slanted towards whatever team you have rooting interests in.
Either way though, there’s no denying the fact that OSU has produced a slew of NFL top-tier talent on the back end of the defense. So much so that it doesn’t really feel like an NFL draft without a defensive back that wore scarlet and gray being taken somewhere in the first three days of the draft annually.
One of those guys hasn’t quite panned out yet despite having the skill set to be one of the best in the game. He’s has had to deal with injuries and setbacks that haven’t allowed him to get on the field and show what he can do.
Mike Jones of USA TODAY believes that may come to an end this upcoming NFL season. He published a list of ten breakout candidates (subscription required) for the upcoming year and has this cornerback among the top ten.