S Vonn Bell (All B1G, All-American, National Champion, Carolina Panthers)

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[charlohiottean]

Congrats to Vonn! Saints out-Buckeye-drafting the Steelers this year

 

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WHAT NFL TEAMS ARE SAYING ABOUT OHIO STATE'S NON-FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICKS FOLLOWING MINICAMP

Last week, we took a trip around the NFL circuit to see what teams were saying about Ohio State's five first-round draft picks following the conclusion of league minicamps. The results, as expected, were fairly positive as each player figures to make an impact as a rookie.

But, as you're well-aware, the 2016 NFL Draft was a historic night for the Buckeyes as they had seven additional players selected after the first round. There's a strong chance some of those picks are high-impact rookies, as well.

Here are some things NFL teams are saying about the former Ohio State players they recently selected in the NFL Draft:

VONN BELL — NEW ORLEANS SAINTS SAFETY

“We want ball hawks across the board (in the secondary),” Glenn said, via NewOrleansSaints.com. “If you have a guy that has that mentality, I think it rubs off on other guys. Our secondary, we’re looking for guys that are ball hawks, that can make plays on the ball. Because that’s the name of the game – can you get the ball?”

Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...on-first-round-draft-picks-following-minicamp

 

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[RB07OSU]

Finally got to watch a full Saints game and Bell absolutely jumped off the screen for them. He will add a few pounds and after one season of the NFL under his belt, I see a future pro bowler. NO has to love what they got in Thomas and Bell.

 

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http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orle...cle_bf083b2a-b8dc-11e6-b5de-b70d59bb66c1.html

The Saints have relied heavily on Bell and he’s clearly earned the team’s trust. He’s already making calls for the secondary and directing traffic, a role that he says feels natural to him. But that’s also a credit to how quickly he’s picked up the defense.