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Ohio State Football: 5 incoming freshmen who could start in 2018

By Connor Muldowney

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 09: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes stands on the sideline during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Ohio Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 09: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes stands on the sideline during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Ohio Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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Becoming a true freshman starter on the offensive line is one of the most difficult things to do at the collegiate level. You’re going from facing 220 or 230-pound defensive linemen on a regular basis at the high school level to lining up across from 270-pounders, at least.

One of the Buckeyes’ last commitments in the 2018 class was five-star offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere, and if any true freshman offensive tackle is going to have a chance, it’s him.

The Tampa, Fla., prospect is the Buckeyes’ top signee in the 2018 class and even though he’s not an early enrollee, he’s the type of player who won’t have a difficult time adjusting because of his strength, size and football IQ.

Petit-Frere almost looked like a lock to stay down south and play in the SEC for either Florida or Alabama, but Urban Meyer swooped in and stole the five-star. He’s ranked the No. 7 prospect in the class and the nation’s No. 1 tackle.

Jamarco Jones is graduating, leaving the left tackle spot open and Petit-Frere could have a solid battle with Joshua Alabi this summer.

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