College Football Playoff: 2021 NFL Draft prospects to know from all 4 teams
Ohio State 2021 NFL Draft prospects to know for College Football Playoff
Justin Fields, QB – There aren’t many people who don’t know about Fields at this point but the College Football Playoff is going to be pivotal for him. Ohio State’s COVID-altered season has seemingly done the quarterback no favors as he’s been a bit erratic in the shortened schedule. His physical tools as a runner and thrower are obvious but he needs to show proper decision-making and better reads of defenses to firmly establish himself as QB2 in the 2021 NFL Draft.
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Shaun Wade, CB – Admittedly, Wade hasn’t been as good this season as some expected him to be. But he’s an enticing prospect due to his size, traits and versatility with experience on the outside and in the slot. He’ll need to show up big against Clemson’s vast array of weapons to solidify himself as a first-round pick.
Wyatt Davis, IOL – The only reason Davis won’t be a first-round pick is if the guard just isn’t valued highly enough because of the position he plays. But Davis is a phenomenal player on the interior with great size, strength and mobility, the type of player who is scheme-versatile and should be able to come into the NFL and thrive.
Chris Olave, WR – Olave is never going to be a volume target in a passing game but he can be a valuable contributor. With nice speed and smooth routes, he’ll be someone quarterbacks like to look at. What will be interesting in the College Football Playoff is how he can separate against athletic corners like Clemson has.
Josh Myers, IOL – Another elite Ohio State guard, Myers might be just a hair below Davis but he’s a clear-cut NFL starter when you watch his film. Both he and Davis will have their hands full against a loaded Clemson defensive line but they both appear more than capable of holding their own in that type of matchup.