Thanks to the over 80 of you who voted in our poll! We combined your votes and the writers’ votes and our Top 25 Under 25 countdown continues today with #22:
Carson Meyer is an Ohio product through and through. Born in Powell, Meyer came up through the AAA Blue Jackets program, has played for the Miami RedHawks men’s hockey team in Ohio and currently skates for the Buckeyes. The Blue Jackets opted to select him in the sixth round in 2017 with the 179th pick.
#22: Carson Meyer
22nd out of 34 eligible players
Writers’ Vote: 20th
Readers’ Vote: 25th
Highest Placement: 3rd (1 vote)
Most Common Placement: 20th (5 votes)
Biography
Birthdate: August 18, 1997
Birthplace: Powell, OH
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 185 lbs
Position: Right Wing
Acquired: Drafted by Columbus in Round 6 of the 2017 draft (#179 overall)
2018-19 Season
In his first season for the Big 10 Regular Season Champion Buckeyes, Meyer scored nine goals and 13 assists for 22 points over 36 games, finishing tied for fourth on the club in goals and tied for third on the team in assists.