Ohio State Football: Five Buckeyes freshmen to watch for in 2015

Apr 18, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; A general view of over 100,000 fans attending the Ohio State Spring Game at Ohio Stadium. The Gray team won the game 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

Which Ohio State freshmen will have the biggest impact on the 2015 season?

Urban Meyer has been adamant for years that he does not like to red shirt players. That is not to say he won’t though because he has and will when necessary. The fact is what he wants is freshman who come into Ohio State physically and mentally prepared to play, but upper class men are so good that they don’t need the incoming freshman to play right away. That is the essence of what makes a great team.

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If a freshman is worthy enough though he will play and play early. Today at Ohio State’s first day of fall practice Urban Meyer had a presser as reported by 11W. At this presser, Meyer discussed the freshman and what he expects from them. He said “If you’re a great player, you’re not around here five years, especially skill players.”

Ohio State is stacked this year at nearly every position so early playing time will be difficult for freshman but with suspensions for the first game and a few open spots there is some room for some young Buckeyes to make an impact at Ohio State in 2015 and here is my list for the top five likely guys to get those shots.

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