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Ohio State Football: Predicting the Buckeyes’ depth chart next season

By Dalton McCormick

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 15: J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs the ball against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second quarter during The AdvoCare Showdown at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 15: J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs the ball against the TCU Horned Frogs in the second quarter during The AdvoCare Showdown at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 22: K.J. Hill #14 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a pass for a first down in the second quarter against the Tulane Green Wave at Ohio Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 22: K.J. Hill #14 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a pass for a first down in the second quarter against the Tulane Green Wave at Ohio Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

WR-X: Binjimen Victor (SR), Jaylen Harris (JR) 

WR-Z: Austin Mack (SR), Chris Olave (SOPH) 

Ryan Day will be tasked with replacing (statistically) 3 of his top 4 pass catchers from 2018, but returns a pair of very talented WRs in Binjimen Victory and Austin Mack. Mack struggled with constancy in 2018, and appeared in only 8 games due to an injury.

Although he only has 52 catches over three seasons, he has the opportunity to reach that total in 2019 as he will be a primary target in the passing game next season.

Jaylen Harris lacks experience but is 6 foot 5′ and talented. Chris Olave emerged in  the games against Michigan and Northwestern catching 7 passes for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns, and has the potential to have a huge season for the Buckeyes. 5-Star commit Garrett Wilson is highest rated WR recruit in school history and will be thrown into the mix early.

H-Back: KJ Hill (Rs. SR), Jaelen Gill (Rs. FROSH) 

Following the Rose Bowl, KJ Hill pondered the idea of declaring for the NFL draft but is back to lead a pass catching group that features plenty of variety. Hill ranked 2nd on the team in receptions (68) and yards (865) while also catching 6 touchdowns.

Redshirt Freshman Jaelen Gill was the 2nd ranked All Purpose RB in the class of 2018. He fits the bill as a receiver-running back hybrid who can be used in various ways in Ryan Day’s system and should be an emerging play maker for OSU.

TE: Luke Farrell (JR), Rashod Berry (Rs. SR) 

The Buckeyes don’t suffer any losses at tight end. They get Luke Farrell back who caught 20 passes for 205 yards and 1 score and senior Rashod Berry who is a suitable blocker for Ohio State.

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