Having successful players go on to earn a high selection in the NFL Draft means a lot for recruiting players and sustaining success as a program, as most coaches will tell you. Recruits love to see former players thrive at their position and make money as a pro, knowing they, too, can go on to achieve similar success.
That formula played a big part in how OSU landed the commitment of cornerback Rodarius Williams back in the spring of 2015, one of the youngsters competing for a starting spot for the Cowboys this season.
“I ran into Justin Gilbert, I think it was at the spring game.