As the No. 1 inside linebacker prospect in the class of 2014, Raekwon McMillan was expected to make an impact for Ohio State as a true freshman. Even though expectations were high for the Hinesville, Ga. product, McMillan exceeded them.
It is uncommon for true freshman linebackers to play, let alone make an impact. Since 1990, Ohio State has signed 72 freshman linebackers; about two-thirds of them failed to get on the field. Only six players were "impact players", recording 20 or more tackles: Lorenzo Styles, Andy Katzenmoyer, A.J. Hawk, Ross Homan, Ryan Shazier and now Raekwon McMillan.
Whatever the expectations for McMillan, there's a strong chance he can meet them.