Ohio State Football: 5 players trending up after spring 2019

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 24: Chris Olave #17, K.J. Hill #14 and Jahsen Wint #23 of the Ohio State Buckeyes, celebrate after Olave blocked a Michigan Wolverines punt in the third quarter and Ohio State scored a touchdown at Ohio Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Michigan 62-39. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

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COLLEGE PARK, MD – NOVEMBER 17: A detail of an Ohio State Buckeyes helmet during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field on November 17, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

Is Jaelen Gill a running back? Well, he was coming out of high school, but that’s what happens at the next level, coaches find positions that fit better and that will get talented players on the field more often.

For Gill, that position change was from running back to H-back in the Ohio State offense. What is an H-back? Well, it’s sort of a hybrid position but he’s more of a pass-catcher than anything else, following in the footsteps of KJ Hill who is set to be a senior at the position.

While Gill isn’t going to start with Hill back — who was second on the team in receiving last year — he’s ready to earn a larger role in the offense. Wide receivers coach Brian Hartline even called Gill one of the most improved players this spring.

Following in the footsteps of Hill will be tough, but he has the talent, as he showcased this spring, capped off by the public scrimmage where he had seven catches for 95 yards. He caught the attention of just about everyone in attendance and he’s poised to break out as a redshirt freshman in 2019.

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