When stud high school football prospects sign their letters of intent and eventually put on the pads in college, some take a little longer to regain the edge that made them so dominant on the prep circuit.
Even if you're a five-star recruit who develops quickly, it's not always easy to break into the mold at college right away.
"The better you are (as a team), the more experienced you are, the more difficult it is," Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer said Monday.
Meyer mentioned skill positions like wide receiver or cornerback represent two places a freshman could earn time early if they do what they're supposed to and a spot is available.