Buckeyes' wide receiver Brandon Inniss is pushing for a first round leap while Jeremiah Smith is already considered a top pick.
That is where this receiver room is starting to feel different. Not just talented. Not just deep. Different in a way that could show up on draft night.Inniss isn’t just trying to lead the room. He’s chasing first round status.
And everything about his offseason points to it. Inniss even passed on an offseason opportunity to join teammates on the Buckeye Cruise, a program event with fans and alumni. There is a catch. Players who go are not eligible for Iron Buckeye.For Innis, this was a decision easy. “I wasn’t going for cool,” he said. “I wanted to be THE Buckeye.” “It means everything,” he added. “That was my number one goal…being one of the hardest workers on the team.” Because this room needed to see it. “A captain last year doesn’t mean anything to the new guys,” he said. “So I wanted them to know how hard I worked.” Ohio State has added new pieces at wide receiver. More than usual, including star freshman Chris Henry Jr., adding another layer of talent to an already crowded room. Inniss welcomes it. “If you play football, you’re a competitor,” he said. “Whoever comes in the room, you want to compete.”has seen this pattern before . Garrett Wilson. Chris Olave. Jaxon Smith Njigba. Marvin Harrison Jr. Emeka Egbuka. The blueprint does not change. What makes this different is the overlap. For Inniss, the path is clear. “I need to be more explosive after the catch,” he said. “When I have the ball in my hands, I got to catch everything. I got to create separation and be dominant on the perimeter.”If he gets there, Ohio State won’t just have another future NFL WR1. They'll have two.Brian Schaible is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience covering college and professional sports. His work has appeared in The Sporting News and other national outlets, where he focuses on the athletes, coaches and defining moments that shape the game. He holds a master’s degree from Kent State University.Getting to Know NFL Draft Prospect Davison Igbinosun Before Ohio State's Pro Day
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