An underrated position battle this offseason is the punt returner spot. With the departures of Dontre Wilson and Curtis Samuel, Ohio State will need a new return man in 2017.
The Buckeyes are not in short supply of fast, shifty football players, it's just a matter of determining which one is best for the job. Ohio State cornerbacks coach and special teams coordinator Kerry Coombs is on the case.
“First of all, you chart every ball they kick in every practice so the first thing is ball security," Coombs said. "The guy who catches 100 percent of the balls is your first thought because the ball on the ground is a bad day.