Ohio State did real work in the transfer portal’s first phase. One of the less heralded additions, according to a team source, is running back CJ Donaldson.
Ohio State has not boasted his size - 6-foot-2, 238 lbs. - from a ball carrier recently. That’s a BIG running back. As a comparison, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Nolan Smith measured at 6-2 1/4, 238 lbs. at the NFL Combine two years ago.
“Absolute grown man,” our source said. “[Ohio State] is going to strip some weight off him like they did with Will [Howard]. I could see him playing under 230 once the season gets here.
“They already are working on a plan for him to really take his game to the next level. In short yardage and inside the red zone he’s going to be such as asset
Ohio State has not boasted his size - 6-foot-2, 238 lbs. - from a ball carrier recently. That’s a BIG running back. As a comparison, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Nolan Smith measured at 6-2 1/4, 238 lbs. at the NFL Combine two years ago.
“Absolute grown man,” our source said. “[Ohio State] is going to strip some weight off him like they did with Will [Howard]. I could see him playing under 230 once the season gets here.
“They already are working on a plan for him to really take his game to the next level. In short yardage and inside the red zone he’s going to be such as asset
