Ohio State Buckeyes' rookies are shining early on in their respective NFL Training Camps.
The excitement surrounding the Ohio State rookies heading into their first NFL season couldn't have been higher. Four of the Buckeyes were selected in the top 11 picks, and they are already proving that those selections were properly used.
There could be a logical debate that any of the top four selected Buckeyes will be the best one to come out of this draft. If you want to sell me on Carnell Tate, I'd listen. Maybe you want to convince me that the best will be Caleb Downs, sure. How about one of the linebackers, Sonny Styles or Arvell Reese? I'll listen.
These four players are as high quality of a football players that there are, and they are already making an impact in their respective training camps.
Carnell Tate streaks for a Touchdown from Cam Ward.
Okay, this connection between Carnell Tate and Cam Ward is something that everyone should keep an eye on. Tate is one of the most perfectly made NFL-style wide receivers who has all of the tools to be great.
He runs perfect routes; he is precise, quick, and fast, to go along with having the best hands in the country. The connection between him and Cam Ward has the potential to be special, and the early returns are positive.
Sonny Styles looks like a future multi-time All-Pro player.
Sonny Styles just absolutely looks the part. He wears the No. 52 perfectly for the linebacker position and, so far, is totally unblockable.
Just as he was too big, too strong, and too fast for opposing offenses in college, it is the same story in the NFL so far. He is going to be fun to watch for the Commanders.
What can't Arvell Reese Do?
Arvell Reese is potentially the final piece of what can be an incredible Giants' defense. New York's defense is young and fun, and by adding Arvell Reese to the mix, he becomes the final piece of the puzzle.
This video shows him dropping back in coverage and looking comfortable making a catch while in retreat. He is a special athlete and could be amazing for the Giants.
Caleb Downs in pads is different.
Caleb Downs had an up-and-down start to his Training Camp when the teams were just in helmets and jerseys. Now that the pads are on, Downs is starting to shine. Caleb is doing at the NFL level what he did in college. He is impossible to block and get hands on and is showing how valuable he will be.
All four of these guys are going to be impact players for each of their respective teams. Not only will they be impact players on their teams, but there will be conversations about them as some of the top players in the NFL as rookies.
No surprise for Buckeyes fans as this is what we have be accustomed to.
