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Next year is when Ohio State is going to feed the NFL with gobs and gobs of talent. This year the pickings are a little thin, but there are still a few nice prospects who should make a big impact.

WR Devin Smith 6-0, 196

– He’s not an elite receiver in terms of pass catching skills, and he’s never going to be a physical fighter, but he could be devastating in the right system with excellent speed and athleticism. He looks the part of an NFL receiver with fluid quickness and good all-around skills.

– He fights the ball way too much. He tracks the ball well and will hit the home run, but he doesn’t suck in the passes and doesn’t have much of a catching radius. He’s not a full route-tree receiver – he’s a deep threat without truly elite raw speed, hovering around the mid-4.4s.

Yes or No: It depends on what you want to do with him. He’s more like a No. 3 deep guy, but he could blow up the yards-per-catch average and be a difference maker in the right offense. Don’t hope for a reliable No. 1 target.
Round Value: Second Round

DT Michael Bennett 6-2, 293

– A bit undersized, he’s not going to eat up blockers and ball carriers, and he’s not going to be the type who takes on two blockers and bullies his way to plays. While he’s not smallish, he’s just not a massive widebody who’ll be a dominant run defender at the next level.

– Really quick off the ball and really active, he should be able to get behind the line and he should be a factor if surrounded by bigger linemen who can bully up a bit. A good character player, he’ll work to make himself better.

Yes or No: He didn’t progress and dominate like he was expected to last season, but he was still good. If he can channel his 2013 version, he could be a steal.
Round Value: Third Round

CB Doran Grant 5-10, 200

– He’s an all-star Ohio State defensive back, so he’s tough, really fast, and freakishly strong. He can run well and is great at attacking the run – he doesn’t miss a stop in the open field. He attacks well – he’s an aggressive defensive back who forces the action.

– While he has great straight-line speed, he’s not a flashy corner and he doesn’t move all that well against the speed receivers. He’s not going to be a shutdown corner, but he can make up for his shortcomings with good ball skills.

Yes or No?: It depends on the scheme. He’s a bit of a tweener – he’s not a safety and he’s not going to do anything on the outside. A good football player, he’ll find a role somewhere, even if he’s not a star.
Round Value: Third Round

TE Jeff Heuerman 6-5, 254

– Really, really strong, he has offensive lineman weight room strength. While he’s not a massive blocker and he doesn’t always blast away, he can be functional when he has to hit someone. With a little bit of tweaking, there’s a chance he could be among the most physical tight ends in the draft.

– He has all the tools NFL types are looking for, but he’s a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none prospect. He only ran a 4.8 at his pro day, but he was athletic, jumped well and showed that he’s fully back after a foot problem kept him in check throughout last year.

Yes or No: He looks the part, he can run a bit, and he can bench press the house, but is he an NFL tight end? Can he be a consistent receiver? There’s a lot to like, but he’s a guess of a pick.
Round Value: Fourth Round