Ohio State Buckeyes: Which Freshmen Step Up in 2009?

Could Carter be a freshmen standout? // Photo via ESPN.com Drew Thurman (8:37 pm) It is no mystery that the Buckeyes have an incredibly young team with quite a few question marks. This of course opens the door for some of the newcomers to have a crack at making an impact right away. In fact, some of the Buckeyes success may depend on how quickly the 2009 class steps up. So let's take a look the top five players that I think have a chance to become season changers: 5. Jack Mewhort - Offensive Lineman  Some of you may be surprised that I pick Mewhort over Marcus Hall, but Mewhort has been taking reps with the team since spring. I think that extra experience will make a huge difference this first season, not to mention that Hall needs some serious improvement with his footwork. Mewhort should be looking at the two deep, and could provide some much needed help on the outside of the line. Tackle is a scary position for the Buckeyes this season, and Mewhort could be a season ... (link)