At a place like Ohio State, seemingly known commodities often get overlooked by fans, and for understandable reasons. Every incoming freshman who walks in the doors of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center – most of whom were four-star or five-star recruits – might end up becoming the next stud. The next Joey Bosa, Billy Price, Ezekiel Elliott, Malik Hooker or Jeff Okudah.
The unknown fascinates people because of the endless possibilities.
Today, however, we’re looking at the known. Or, actually, what some view as the known.
Over the past few years, the Buckeyes have had several veterans peak late in their careers as seniors, often unexpectedly.