October 5, 2024

Ohio State football: A look at how ‘athlete’ prospects have turned out in recent years


Cameron Martinez has re-affirmed his verbal commitment to play football at Ohio State.  The next question: Where will he play?  >>RELATED: Long-time pledge makes his intentions known  The Muskegon, Mich., star is rated the No. 8 “athlete” prospect in 247Sports Composite rankings, and he told The Detroit Free Press he is still interested in playing on either side of the ball when he gets to Columbus.  If Ohio State lists his position as “athlete” in its official release on National Signing Day next week, he will join a select list.  Since 2001, 10 players have had that distinction, a group that has produced some interesting results: Troy Smith, Verlon Reed, Adam Griffin, Dontre Wilson, Darron Lee, Gareon Conley, Malik Harrison, Brendon White, Alex Williams and Craig Young.  Three went on to become NFL Draft picks (so far) and six became starters while the career path of some is still to…

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