Ohio State Football: 5 breakout players to watch in 2018

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 29: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate with a team photo following the 82nd Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic between USC and Ohio State at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State won 24-7. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /

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COLUMBUS, OH – OCTOBER 7: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes hits quarterback Max Bortenschlager #18 of the Maryland Terrapins in the backfield causing a fumble in the third quarter at Ohio Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Maryland 62.14. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

It just feels like a matter of time before Young becomes a star. In his first season on campus in 2017, the former five-star recruit racked up 18 tackles, five tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in limited action. He was ranked as the seventh-best prospect in the nation in the class of 2017, and lived up to the hype with several moments of edge-rushing brilliance.

Now, he’ll be one of two players to get the majority of snaps across from star defensive end Nick Bosa. No matter if he begins the season as a first-stringer or not, he’s going to see a ton of playing time.

Together with Bosa and Jonathan Cooper, Young will undoubtedly play a key role in one of the most terrifying pass rushes in college football. Both he and Bosa are projected by many pundits to be first-round draft picks in the future. In 2018, Young will get his first extended chance at showing why.

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