J.T. Barrett ahead of rehab schedule, participating in 7-on-7 drills

J.T. Barrett is making great progress in his recovery from a broken ankle and isn’t missing 7-on-7 reps.


The Ohio State Buckeyes have a three-headed monster at the quarterback position which should make coaches across the nation awfully envious of Urban Meyer’s depth chart and that includes the rapidly recovering J.T. Barrett.

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Barrett filled in admirably for the injured Braxton Miller last year after the two-time Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, setting program records for offense and breaking Drew Brees’ Big Ten record for total touchdowns before breaking his ankle in the win against Michigan in the regular season finale.

Had he not fractured his ankle that game he was likely in position to be the fourth Heisman Trophy finalist along with Marcus Mariota, Melvin Gordon and Amari Cooper, but he can take solace in the fact that he will have more time to get to New York for that ceremony.

He can also take solace in the fact that despite being limited in spring practice, Barrett is still competing in 7-on-7 drills and according to Cleveland.com is ahead of schedule in his rehab.

Cardale Jones is the only quarterback of the big three signal-callers to be a full participant in spring but all three are expected to be ready to compete when the competition heats up in the fall.

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