Let's get some facts out of the way first.
Fact: Ohio State made the College Football Playoff with the youngest and most inexperienced roster in the sport.
Fact: Billy Price and Sam Hubbard each said they are returning to Columbus for the 2017 season despite both being eligible to turn pro.
Fact: Unanimous All-American safety Malik Hooker declared for the NFL Draft on Monday. Gareon Conley did on Tuesday.
Fact: There are more NFL Draft declarations looming. J.T. Barrett, Curtis Samuel and Raekwon McMillan all said they are undecided, though it sounds like Barrett is leaning towards staying.