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Column: "Mentor" Perry Eliano could propel Buckeyes recruiting efforts in secondary

Indianapolis welcomed a host of NFL Draft prospects last week for the annual combine event where players put their skills on display for coaches and front offices around the league. For Ohio State fans, eyes were surely focused on the likes of Haskell Garrett, Thayer Munford, Chris Olave, Nicholas Petit-Frere, Jeremy Ruckert, Tyreke Smith, and Garrett Wilson.

However, two non-Buckeye prospects delivered an enlightening message when asked about one of the newest Ohio State defensive coaches.

Coby Bryant and Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner were both pivotal pieces in the defensive secondary for Cincinnati in recent years and the two standout cornerbacks briefly discussed their now former defensive coach Perry Eliano when answering questions from the media.