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Ohio State Mock Draft: Where Will These 10 Buckeyes Get Drafted?

By Nick Dudukovich

Nov 5, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus Buckeye greets members of the National Guard before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus Buckeye greets members of the National Guard before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /
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Curtis Samuel, WR/RB, Chargers, Round 2 No. 71

Even before the combine, the L.A. Chargers and the New England Patriots were a couple teams rumored to have interest in Curtis Samuel. His performance in Indianapolis only ensured he won’t escape the Chargers in the second round.

Here’s the rumor that was published by BuckNuts.com.

"“I know for a fact New England is one team that has their eye on [Samuel],” the source said. “The Chargers I think would love to have him replace (Danny) Woodhead and be a dynamic playmaker for them early in the second. If he has a good showing next week, teams may want to jump in front of both of those guys and get a playmaker later in the first. He’s got a lot to prove, maybe more than any other Buckeye. He has to show he can do it all at this level.”"

Samuel clocked a 3.1 40 time, and appears to be the perfect replacement for Danny Woodhead.

The native of Brooklyn, NY doesn’t project as every-down back, but he’s the type of player you design 10-12 plays a game for. His 5-11, 196-pound frame means teams will likely use him in the slot, just to give him a defined role. Special teams could be Samuel’s ticket to early playing time because he’d be perfect for kick returns/punt returns.

It still wouldn’t be a surprise to see Samuel get carries out of the backfield. He’s the type of talent you want to design plays for and he should get 10-12 carries per game.

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