When looking at the 2017 depth chart compared to the 2016 depth chart, there are noticeable holes, but the team is in a much better place now than it was entering the 2016 season after a mass exodus of NFL departures and graduation. Using key departures, spotlighting players at important positions, leadership qualities, and recognizing the depth at each position (sorry defensive line), we came up with the 10 most important players on the team. They may not be the most heralded players, or even the most talented, but they will be vital to this team’s on-field success. No. 1: J.T. Barrett Position: Quarterback 2016 stats: 61.5 completion percentage, 2,555 yards passing, 24 TD 7 INT; 845 yards rushing, 4.1 yards per carry, 9 rushing touchdowns J.T. Barrett’s career at Ohio State has been the definition of a roller coaster. As a redshirt freshman, he took over for an injured…
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