Urban Meyer made the statement rather emphatically.
"Tight end is the most improved position on the team right now," Ohio State's head coach said a few weeks back during spring practice.
A bold statement, but one Meyer obviously felt comfortable making. And with starting tight end Marcus Baugh sidelined all spring due to offseason shoulder surgery, Meyer's claim spoke volumes about the depth the Buckeyes built this spring at the position.
A.J. Alexander, Luke Farrell, Jake Hausmann and Kierre Hawkins make up the rest of new position coach Kevin Wilson's meeting room. And with Baugh held out, there were plenty of opportunities for each to impress.