Ten days after recording five tackles, including 1.5 for a loss and recovering a fumble in Ohio State’s 24-7 victory over USC in the Cotton Bowl Classic, Buckeyes linebacker and former Benedictine star Jerome Baker declared for the 2018 NFL Draft. For everything! pic.twitter.com/KOSQ4LhwHl — Jerome Baker Jr. (@Lastname_Baker) January 8, 2018 A former 4-star prospect, Baker spent three seasons in Columbus, starting at outside linebacker in two of them. As a sophomore, he recorded 83 tackles, 9.5 of which came for a loss and 3.5 sacks while serving as one of the top playmakers on an Ohio State defense that helped lead the Buckeyes to the College Football Playoff. As a junior in 2017, Baker saw a slight slip in production, totaling 72 tackles, 8 of which came for a loss and 3.5 sacks. In a Twitter post announcing his decision to declare for the draft, the 21-year-old thanked…
Continue Reading: Ohio State LB, former Benedictine star Jerome Baker declares for 2018 NFL Draft
