The Browns have fortified their thin secondary with former first-round cornerback Aaron Ross and have added Everette Brown to the linebacking corps. Watch video

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Browns signed two veteran defenders on Sunday in time for their trip to St. John Fisher College near Rocheter, N.Y. to practice against the Bills.

They added seventh-year linebacker Everette Brown, a former second-round pick, and eighth-year cornerback Aaron Ross, a former first-rounder.

Brown (6-2, 263) was originally drafted No. 43 overall by the Panthers in 2009 out of Florida State, where he recorded 13.5 sacks as a senior. But the sack production never translated to the NFL.

In 44 games with the Panthers, Chargers, Cowboys and Redskins, he totaled 63 tackles, seven sacks, three passes defensed, four forced fumbles and one interception. Last season, he appeared in six games with the Redskins.
An outside linebacker, Brown should help make up for the loss in camp of Barkevious Mingo, who recently underwent arthrscopic knee surgery.

Ross, the No. 20 overall pick in 2007 by the Giants, sat out all of 2014 in Baltimore after tearing an Achillies tendon on July 24th.

The former highly-touted corner will help ease the loss of several of the Browns' defensive backs to nagging muscle injuries. Joe Haden sat out the preseason opener with a pulled hamstring and and also rested during Saturday's final practice open to the public.

Cornerback Pierre Desir, who suffered a hamstring injury Aug. 6 and has been out ever since, had leapfrogged 2014 No. 8 overall pick Justin Gilbert and was poised for considerable playing time. Second-year cornerback Robert Nelson Jr. has also been sidelined with a hamstring since Aug. 4th.

Safety Tashaun Gipson, who sat out minicamp with a pulled hamstring, rested Saturday with an unspecified muscle strain.

With two very physical practices coming up Monday and Tuesday against the Bills, the Browns were shorthanded in the secondary.

They also have an obvious problem with hamstring injuries, which they're addressing. In addition to the cornerbacks, running back Duke Johnson and wide receivers Dwayne Bowe and Terrelle Pryor have been sidelined with hamstring problems. Pryor returned to a light practice on Saturday, but might be eased in gradually against the Bills.

Bowe and Johnson sat out Saturday's session, except for a couple of late reps for Johnson in the walk-through style practice.

To make room for Brown and Ross, the Browns waive waived offensive lineman Joe Madsen and defensive lineman Christian Tupou. Madsen was signed on July 22 and Tupou spent nine weeks on the Browns' practice squad last year.

 

The Indians have a chance to win their second straight series from the Twns on Sunday if they can take third and deciding game of this three-game set. Carlos Carrasco, looking for his 12th win of the season, takes the mound for the Indians.

MINNEAPOLIS  -- Get scoring updates and join beat writer Paul Hoynes for a live chat as the Indians and Twins play the final game of this three-game series Sunday at Target Field.

Game 116: Indians (54-61) vs. Twins (58-58).

First pitch: 2:10 pm. ET.

TV/radio: SportsTime Ohio, WMMS FM/100.7, WTAM 1100

Browns quarterback Connor Shaw suffered a right thumb injury against the Redskins and will undergo surgery. He's likely to go on IR for the season.

BEREA, Ohio -- Browns third-team quarterback Connor Shaw suffered a right thumb injury during Thursday's preseason opener against the Redskins and will undergo surgery sometime early this week.

The Browns said in a press release that Shaw will be out an extended period of time after the procedure. He'll likely be placed on injured reserve for the season, but the Browns will know more after the surgery.

"I feel for Connor because he has worked extremely hard," said Browns head coach Mike Pettine. "He's a competitor and has had a great offseason and a good camp so far. He is good for the quarterback room and it's unfortunate that this injury won't allow him to compete."

Shaw completed 5 of 10 passes for 64 yards against the Redskins in the third and fourth quarters.

Last season, Shaw, signed by the Browns as an undrafted rookie out of South Carolina, started the season finale in Baltimore, completing 14-of-28 attempts for 177 yards with one interception. He earned a 55.2 rating, but led an 80-yard drive in the second quarter.

The Browns also have Terrelle Pryor on their roster, who could serve as a third quarterback if he makes the team.

That leaves Thad Lewis as the lone third-team quarterback on the roster for now. The Browns are taking a train to Rochester, N.Y., today for two days of practices against the Bills, and now they're shorthanded -- literally -- at the quarterback position.

In addition to Shaw, Manziel sat out a day last week with a sore elbow. But the Browns have no immediate plans to add another quarterback in time to practice Monday morning and Tuesday evening against the Bills at St. John Fisher College in Pittsford, N.Y.

The two clubs will return to Cleveland for Thursday night's second preseason game game at FirstEnergy Stadium. 

"About right now, it's not survival mode yet, but by the time you hit Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, it's going to be pure survival mode, which is what training camp is all about," Urban Meyer said. Watch video

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- This is the week that really matters. Ohio State will have two-a-day practices on Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week, and single practices on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Buckeyes just wore full pads for the first time Friday and on Sunday had team photo and interview day and the chance to catch up with family.

This will be different.

Talking Sunday about what's ahead, Urban Meyer seemed to bask in the misery to come. The Buckeyes are in their version of camp, Meyer wanting to get the players away from the comfort of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and to some practice fields just across the Olentangy River from Ohio Stadium.

It's a change from the fields where the Buckeyes had "camped" in previous years under Meyer, construction forcing a move.

"That was my favorite field right over there, and this darned university keeps building stuff, I guess, so we lost our little practice field," Meyer said, before praising the new "great setup." 

"If I count them all, that's a lot of practices in one week," Meyer said. "I like to take them away. The whole mantra or the whole thought behind that is you have to feel bad before you feel good, and we shouldn't be feeling good. We're in training camp.

"And then we move back here right prior to game week because it's like a golf course out here what we practice on, so the legs start coming back, start feeling good about competition and playing.

"About right now, it's not survival mode yet, but by the time you hit Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, it's going to be pure survival mode, which is what training camp is all about."

Ohio State's redshirt legend will see his first game action this season. Watch video

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Through no fault of his own, high expectations are following Ohio State defensive end Sam Hubbard into this season.

There was Urban Meyer's inner dialogue, then public disclosure that he thought about burning Hubbard's redshirt last year because he was an NFL-caliber player who wouldn't be here in four years. Then assistant coach Kerry Coombs went on TV in Cincinnati after the National Championship and compared Hubbard to NFL All-Pro J.J. Watt.

Now would be a good time to remind you that Hubbard hasn't played a game yet.

And now there's the natural comparisons that seem to come between Hubbard and Buckeyes All-American defensive end Joey Bosa, Hubbard's training camp roommate.

At least that's one comparison that Hubbard can embrace a little bit.

"It's really more of an honor than anything to be compared to guys like Joey," Hubbard said Sunday at Ohio State's media day.

Hubbard and Bosa, two physical freaks if you ask anybody on the team, maybe they are similar. But mostly Hubbard wants to be known as his own man. He can be mentored by Bosa and be friends with him without having to be compared to him.

Hubbard will definitely be one of the players counted on to fill in for Bosa in the season opener against Virginia Tech. When he does, Hubbard will be relying on a lot on the things he's picked up from Bosa during his wild transition from linebacker, to tight end, back to linebacker and finally to defensive end.

"You try to be a sponge with all the older guys because they've played a lot of snaps and they know what they're doing," Hubbard said. "When you listen to them, you're taking one step ahead in knowledge. Every time they talk football, I'm listening."

Joey Bosa and Sam Hubbard at Ohio State's team hotel on training camp check-in day.Bill Landis, Northeast Ohio Media Group 

Here's how Hubbard and Bosa are somewhat alike:

Hubbard has picked up on the electronic dance music Bosa always tweets about, even going as far as putting Bosa's SoundCloud account -- a music streaming service -- on his cell phone.

"I try to get into it, but it's more of a Fort Lauderdale thing," Hubbard said.

Would he grow his hair long like the look Bosa used to sport?

"No. I did that back in my lacrosse days," Hubbard said. "I had the flow, but not anymore."

That's about it. Hubbard isn't some form of Bosa Light. At least not yet. All we know about Hubbard on the field is what we saw in the spring game, when he had two sacks and four tackles.

The truth is, no matter how easy the comparisons between Hubbard and Bosa come, putting that kind of expectation on a redshirt freshman less than a year into a transition to defensive end are unrealistic.

For starters, Hubbard is more of a rap guy than he is into the dance music.

Back to football, Hubbard is still getting used to taking on blocks while trying to develop the arsenal of moves Bosa has that make him a possible first overall draft pick in next year's NFL Draft.

There are two stationary blocking sleds in the corner of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center that Hubbard has become quite familiar with. He's spent a lot of time there putting in extra work on the hand skills needed to get off blocks at defensive end. He has the raw athletic talent to play end, it's about refining the little things that make a guy like Bosa borderline unblockable.

"That's what I like, guys who are raw, with no bad habits," defensive line coach Larry Johnson said. "He gets everything the first time, and I think that's what makes him really intriguing. He's a bright player. When a guy is a bright player, it gives you a chance as a coach to really develop him."

But the time for projects is quickly closing. Hubbard will have to show he can do it on the field, because Ohio State needs him and Jalyn Holmes to replace Bosa against the Hokies.

That's not a criticism of Hubbard, just a reminder that things are about to get very real, and the comparisons won't matter.

That's actually what Hubbard is looking forward to.

"I saw all the great things my teammates were doing, and I couldn't do anything about it, I was on the sidelines," Hubbard said. "That's really what I thought about all winter, spring and summer training. I'm ready to go, I'm really excited about this opportunity."

Cleveland Heights football player Jaylen Harris is the next player in the NCAA football recruiting players pages.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Welcome to the latest edition of cleveland.com's summer-long series of interactive and multimedia football player profile pages covering NCAA recruiting and high school careers.

The series – Top Targets: NEO’s Best NCAA Recruiting Prospects – will feature 50 dynamic player pages on the biggest football recruits in the region. Look for recruiting profile pages on elite boys and girls basketball players later in the school year, too.

Today's featured athlete, with the debut of his player page, is Cleveland Heights wide receiver Jaylen Harris.

Player pages include many separate posts. Content includes photo galleries, videos, college offers, career stats, key content about the player by cleveland.com and other media outlets and much more about the prospect on and off the football field.

These pages are rolling out with one posted every Monday through Saturday continuing until Thursday, Aug. 27, the first night games will be played.

Each day there also will be a post like this one with links to find all of the player profile pages that have been published to date. Click on the player’s name below for a direct link to his page. You can also see the most recent football news on the cleveland.com football page. 

Links to every player page to date:

Jaylen Harris, Cleveland Heights: Harris was highly regarded as a basketball player during his freshman campaign, but he has shown the past two years that he is going to be a star on the football field. His football offers include Ohio State and Alabama. With a 6-foot-5 frame, he creates mismatches that opposing defenses just can't guard. He only played five games last season, but he finished with 10 touchdowns. Look for Harris to have a monster junior campaign.

Dontez Rash, Benedictine: The Ohio University commit rushed for 1,800 yards and 17 touchdowns in helping lead the Bengals to their seventh state title in 2014. Known for his speed and ability to make tacklers miss, Rash has added a power dimension to his running in 2015 and hopes to lead the Bengals back to Columbus.

Marcus Drish, Glenville: Drish has some tremendous arm strength and he'll have an opportunity to show it off again this season as the Glenville starting quarterback. Last season, Drish made his debut on the varsity team, but was sidelined after a few weeks into the season after a 19-12 win against Cleveland Heights. Before sitting out, Drish threw 15 passes for 141 yards and ran for 73 yards on 26 carries.

Jordan Overton, Brush: The Buffalo commit has speed and athleticism that enables him to play all over the field. He specializes as a slot receiver and a return man for Brush and is also an effective pass protector at defensive back. While not particularly big at 5-foot-10, 170 pounds, Overton is deceptively strong, enabling him to break tackles when needed, though he prefers to use his quickness to speed by people when he has the ball. 

Zach Bycznski, Berea-Midpark: A Cincinnati recruit, Bycznski is the anchor of the Berea-Midpark offensive line, which helps protect senior QB Nick Gassman. Bycznski is a physical lineman with the strength at almost 300 lbs to be a strong run blocker in the interior of the Titans' offensive line. With the help of Bycznski, the Titans made the playoffs in only their second season after the merger of Berea and Midpark.

Kyle Tomshack, St. Edward: Smart, big and strong is a good way to describe Tomshack. Not only is he ranked No. 1 in his class academically, he’s perhaps the team’s strongest player. Combine that with great footwork - and his 6-foot-3, 305-pound frame - and you have the makings of a superb lineman. He was a key member of the Eagles' offensive line during last season's state championship drive. Entering 2015 he had Division I offers from Cornell and Davidson, among others.

Max Potokar, St. Edward: Potokar has terrific size for a lineman, as he stands at 6-foot-6, 315 pounds. St. Edward is bringing in a new quarterback to go along with a brand new group of receivers. However, all-state running back Cole Gest is back, which means that the Eagles are going to rely heavily on the ground game. Look for Potokar to play a huge role this season, and look for him to garner a lot more attention from colleges throughout the season.

Michael O'Malley, St. Edward: The Eagles had a lot of stars on the team last season, but it was O'Malley who really showed up in the biggest games. This season, he will have an expanded role, especially on the defensive side of the ball. He has great athleticism for a defensive lineman, and his play will help a team bringing in many new players in the back seven.

Dakari Carter, Streetsboro: With his reputation for being one of the fastest athletes in Northeast Ohio, the junior Rocket perfectly represents his school's mascot. His speed gives college scouts cause to overlook his small stature. Carter is a versatile two-way player -- an impact player at wide receiver, cornerback and on kickoff and punt returns. He holds five Division I offers heading into the 2015 season and will likely get several more before his senior year. 

Lance Billings, Clearview: The Clearview senior has been an impact player in each of the last two seasons, where he earned All-Ohio honors twice as a wide receiver. Billings, an Iowa recruit at defensive back, is very capable on the defensive side after recording three interceptions in 2014 and returning two for touchdowns. At 5-11, Billings is a fast athlete with the ball skills to excel on both sides of the ball.

Alex Mathews, Mentor: Mathews has offers from Air Force, Colgate and Harvard, and with Cardinals coach Steve Trivisonno saying the senior will carry the load this season, expect him to give recruiters an eyeful. He has been a mainstay of the Mentor offense the last two seasons, and as a junior  in a pass-first offense rushed for 938 yards and 15 TDs. He was second-team All-Northeast Lakes District last season. Expect Mathews rushing numbers, district placement and number of Division I offers to all rise this season.

DeMann Wilson, Glenville: The senior Tarblooder could make for a interesting story this season with no offers on the table, but talent to show. According to Scout.com, Ohio State, Purdue and Pitt have expressed interest in having Wilson. The senior linebacker and defensive end has given opposing quarterbacks and linemen problems standing at 6-3 and weighing in at 215-pounds.

Jonah Morris, Archbishop Hoban: The Knights senior ranks among Northeast Ohio's tallest top targets at 6-foot-4, with quickness and elusiveness to match his stature. Morris had a breakout season in 2014 and committed earlier this year to Michigan State. He stands to put up even more impressive numbers in 2015 with the addition of quarterback Danny Clark (an Ohio State commit) to the Hoban lineup.

Joey Johnson, John Adams: The senior athlete plays on both sides of the football and remains a player still under the radar. Johnson is projected to do really well this season and has attracted interested from a handful of MAC schools so far. Last season he threw for 510 yards as a quarterback, but on defense had 17 total tackles. Johnson is quiet on the field, but his play on the field speaks loudly.

Niko Lalos, St. Vincent-St. Mary: The 6-foot-5, 230-pounder impressed in his first full season on varsity last season. The senior did some of his best work on defense where he recorded 61 tackles, including a couple of sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery. In addition to defensive end and and linebacker, Lalos is also likely to see a fair amount of playing time at wide receiver and tight end this year. 

Joey Bachie, Berea-Midpark: The senior linebacker and Michigan State recruit is the anchor of Berea-Midpark's defense with the speed to be a disruptive force. Bachie attacks the play well defensively and makes sure to finish each play effectively. With a 4.5-second 40-yard-dash time, Bachie is very athletic and is a true playmaker on defense.

Javonte Richardson, Maple Heights: At 6-foot-4, Richardson is a big target with great hands at receiver. He helped Maple Heights reach the postseason last year. Although his future is at receiver, he can play all over the field for the Mustangs. He has three Division I offers and Big Ten interest.

John Todd, Parma: The 6-foot-3, 305-pound offensive tackle is touted as the best lineman from Parma in more than 30 years by coach Bruce Saban. He received his first Division I offer from Davidson, but after doing the summer camp circuit following his junior season, Todd is hopeful more offers come in. Excellent athleticism and footwork are Todd’s strengths. He graded out at more than 95 percent each game of his junior year.

Logan Bolin, Midview: The Middies' senior wide receiver has had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and was the top target of QB Dustin Crum in 2014 where he caught 87 passes for 1,410 yards and 18 touchdowns. At 6-foot-2, Bolin has the ability win one-on-one battles against most defensive backs, particularly in jump ball situations. Bolin has offers from Air Force and Davidson.

Tyrone Chambers, Brush: The Arcs' enormous defensive tackle has been on the recruiting radar since his sophomore season. He registered seven sacks and 35 tackles in 2014 and has drawn offers from Akron, Bowling Green and Toledo. Chambers, who has been scouted by nearly every Big Ten school, says he plans to visit Michigan State and Ohio State soon.

Terek Zingale, Nordonia: An overpowering tackle, Zingale was one of the reasons why Nordonia's offense clicked all the way to reaching the Division II state championship game last December. Colleges took notice of Zingale, and during the off-season, he verbally committed to Maryland.

Jatairis Grant, Akron Garfield: The rising senior is a back-to-back all-district member selling voters on his explosiveness as defensive back. The 6-foot-1 Toledo commit is quick and gives coaches a versatile player on the field. He received offers from Ball State, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Cincinnati, James Madison, Kent State, Miami (OH) and Ohio University. He also plays receiver, punt returner and punter for the Rams.

Zach Corrigall, St. Vincent-St. Mary: Corrigall is a Kent State commit who prides himself on his relentless work ethic and willingness to always look for ways to improve various aspects of his game. His strength and dedication to his craft of protecting his quarterback and opening up holes for his running backs make him a cornerstone of the Irish's offense as the team looks to make another deep playoff run after a state semifinal appearance last year and state titles in 2012 and 2013. 

Dustin Crum, Midview: A sophomore in 2014, Crum helped lead Midview to a 12-1 record and had almost 4,500 yards of total offense. He threw for 3,323 yards and 39 touchdowns, and rushed for 1,175 yards and 17 scores. Crum is the type of quarterback who is just as capable of making plays with his legs as he is with his arm. With the Middies moving into the Southwestern Conference, Crum will be one of many top quarterbacks in the 10-team league.

Anthony Johnson Jr., Euclid: The transfer from Cleveland Heights is one of the top defensive back prospects in Ohio and holds nine Division I offers. Rated three stars by multiple recruiting services, Johnson is a tall defender able to cover man-to-man and make the big hit. He’s expected to make his college choice before the end of July, with his finalists narrowed down to Cincinnati, Kentucky and Toledo. He has offers from most Mid-American Conference schools.

Kierre Hawkins, Maple Heights: An Ohio State commit, Hawkins is the focal point of the Maple Heights offense. Although he is projected as a tight end or a receiver in college, Hawkins sees the majority of his work out of the backfield for the Mustangs. He helped take the team to the playoffs last season.

Carlos Chavis, Lorain: Now the focal running back on the team, Chavis could be in store for a huge junior year. In a limited role last season, he rushed for 836 yards and 10 touchdowns. He has the ability to read the hole, while also taking it the distance at any given moment. Look for Chavis to start to get some offers during his junior campaign.

Cameron Odom, Bedford: The Ohio University commit is a speedy runner both on the track and on the football field. He can also catch the football. With Odom having such Bedford alumni members and pro football receivers such as Chris Chambers and Lee Evans, he's in good company to blossom as a wide out.

Tyler Tupa, Brecksville: Tupa, an Ohio commit, is a senior receiver with a knack for hauling in passes and finding the endzone. Tupa also has received scholarship offers from Kent State and Bowling Green. He's part of the Tupa family, which has experienced a lot of football success, including his father, Tom, who played in the NFL as a punter. Last season, Tyler Tupa had 17 receiving touchdowns for Brecksville.

Nick Sokolowski, Brecksville: The senior is a cornerstone of the Bees' defense and has begun to catch the attention of more college scouts but still is regarded as somewhat underrated. The 6-foot-5, 265-pound defensive end possesses quick feet and agility in addition to size and strength. He has a Division I offer from Bowling Green and has taken unofficial visits to Toledo and Cincinnati. Other big name schools such as Purdue also have expressed interest in what Sokolowski has to offer. 

Jack Wohlabaugh, Walsh Jesuit: Wohlabaugh, an Ohio State commit, is a heady and athletic interior lineman who finishes off every play. He is the son of former Browns center and nine-year NFL veteran Dave Wohlabaugh, and last season he displayed the savvy and leadership that comes with having a father who started 128 professional games. Wohlabaugh is nasty and aggressive, smart and strategic.

Tony Butler, St. Edward: The senior is the main holdover from a defensive backfield that dominated opponents during last season’s Division I state championship season. Originally a Pitt commit, he recently decommitted to pursue other offers. A rarity as a 6-foot-2 defensive back, Butler is a three-star prospect and likely to be the Eagles defender opposing quarterbacks try to avoid most this season.

Cole Gest, St. Edward: The three-star running back is undersized, but the Indiana commit has impressed talent evaluators with his speed and physicality. Heading into last season, it was the passing game of St. Edward that had opponents' focus, and Gest exploited them. This year, it will be the opposite as opposing defenses will add another defender in the box to try and stop the talented senior.

Jake Sopko, Avon: The senior quarterback committed to Cincinnati in May. He led the Eagles to a 10-2 record and the Division II regional semifinals last season, throwing for 2,864 yards and 25 touchdowns. He was a first-team All-Northeast Lakes District selection.

Chawntez Moss, Bedford: The senior running back committed to Pittsburgh in April. Moss led the Bearcats in rushing last season, with more than 2,000 yards and 25 touchdowns, and was selected as a cleveland.com All-Star. Moss helped lead Bedford to a perfect regular season and playoff run that ended with a 34-32 loss to Mayfield in a Division II regional final.

Nik Urban, Willoughby South: The senior offensive guard committed to Northwestern in April. He opened eyes during a dominant junior season in which the cleveland.com All-Star selection's play helping allow teammate D.J. Greene to rush for 1,900 yards and 26 touchdowns. Urban has 10 offers in all, including fellow Big Ten members Illinois and Maryland. He is a consensus three-star prospect among the main national recruiting services. 

Luke Farrell, Perry: The senior TE has 14 Division I offers after three spectacular seasons for the Pirates. As a junior, Farrell caught 43 passes for 730 yards and six touchdowns, upping his career totals to 91 catches for 1,544 yards and 12 touchdowns. As a DE, he recorded 19 solo tackles and 21 assists last season as well as 10 sacks. He has 198 total tackles in over the last three seasons including 68 as a sophomore, of which 40 were solo tackles. Imposing size, speed and strength and the will to continue to improve on those aspects make Farrell a promising collegiate prospect. 

Demario McCall, North Ridgeville: The senior RB is an Ohio State commit after two outstanding full seasons for the Rangers. As a junior, McCall rushed for 2,302 yards and 35 touchdowns, and caught 14 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown. He has 60 touchdowns in two seasons. McCall is a game-breaker because of his speed and elusiveness in the open field. Any time he touches the ball, he is a threat to get into the end zone.

A.J. Rose, Garfield Heights: The senior QB/RB holds more than 13 Division I offers, including Minnesota and Syracuse. Rose committed to Kentucky in February. Scouts like Rose's size and speed, combined with his ability to run through tacklers at the line of scrimmage. Last year, Rose rushed for more than 700 yards and 12 touchdowns while passing for more than 600 yards and 10 scores.

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Here are videos of Cleveland Heights football star Jaylen Harris.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio – Here is a compilation of videos featuring Cleveland Heights football standout Jaylen Harris.

Look for the amount of videos to grow rapidly when the 2015 football season begins and to include action as well as feature footage and postgame interviews. The most recent video appears first.

Harris is among dozens of Northeast Ohio football players with his own personalized cleveland.com player page, which will be updated by Northeast Ohio Media Group reporters throughout his career with all the latest news on his college recruiting and high school performance.

The 50 player pages are rolling out one per day, Monday through Saturday, through the season openers on Aug. 27. Check out one page with links to all of the player pages that have been published to date.

Have you seen additional videos featuring Harris? If so we invite you to paste a link to the video in the comments section at the bottom of this post.

Highlights from Harris' sophomore campaign.

Interview during the summer.

Jaylen Harris spoke at cleveland.com basketball media days last year.

Harris is not only a star on the football field, but also a talented basketball player.

Find out some vital information about Cleveland Heights football star Jaylen Harris.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio – Get to know Cleveland Heights wide receiver Jaylen Harris, an Indiana commit, as he heads into his senior year.

The profile contains all the must-know information like height/weight and national rankings, in addition to a full and updated college recruiting breakdown of offers and campus visit details. And because of all the access we have with Harris, we’re helping you get to know him away from football.

Harris is among dozens of Northeast Ohio football players with his own personalized cleveland.com player page, which will be updated by Northeast Ohio Media Group reporters throughout his career with all the latest news on his college recruiting and high school performance.

The 50 player pages are rolling out one per day, Monday through Saturday, through the season openers on Aug. 27. Check out one page with links to all of the player pages that have been published to date.

Now it’s time to get to know the Eagles running back.

VITALS

Graduation year: 2017.

Position: Wide Receiver.

Height, weight: 6-5, 215.

Stats: Click here to see season-by-season stats.

Analysis of his game: He did not play a full season last year, but Harris showed in five games that he may be the best player in the state of Ohio. At 6-foot-5, he is nearly impossible to guard on the perimeter, but he also does an outstanding job of going up and catching the ball.

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Offers:He has offers from some of the top teams in the country, including Alabama, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State and Tennessee.

Breakdown of campus visits

Check back for information on his campus visits.

National recruiting services say

247Sports.com says: He is a four-star prospect on both 247Sports' composite rankings and its own rankings. He is also ranked 24th among receivers in the country, and third in the state of Ohio.

Favorite Food: Shrimp.

Favorite song: News or any song by Future.

Nickname: J-Rock.

Role Model:  My grandfathers.

Favorite football players to watch, college or NFL:  Shane Wynn and Antonio Brown.

Ritual before a game: I say a prayer before every game.

Favorite movie: Boyz in the hood.

Favorite sports team: The Cavaliers and the Browns.

Dream State: California.

Meek Mill or Drake:  Meek Mill.

See photos and articles on Cleveland Heights football standout Jaylen Harris.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Welcome to a gateway to lots of content about Cleveland Heights football star Jaylen Harris including pictures and videos.

Harris is among dozens of Northeast Ohio football players with his own personalized cleveland.com player page rolling out through Aug. 27. His page will be updated by Northeast Ohio Media Group reporters throughout his career with all the latest news on his college recruiting and high school performance.

Also be sure to see the latest post with links to all the player pages that have been published to date.

Check out the photo gallery above and look for the slideshow to be updated throughout the season.

Below is a compilation of content about Harris by NEOMG reporters, as well as other media outlets in the region and state and the national recruiting services. Look for it to grow rapidly when the season begins.

Bookmark this page and check back often for the latest on Harris. The most recent content appears first.

Jaylen Harris receives and offer from Ohio State.

Harris transfers from Villa Angela-St. Joseph to Cleveland Heights.

Harris is one of the top players in the 2017 class in the state of Ohio.

In a game last season, Harris showcased his talents by catching three touchdowns against Euclid.

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"After (Saturday) I got really comfortable because I ran the ball really well and it kind of built my confidence up a little more," Weber said. "Now I'm going to keep pushing on and working hard every day." Watch video

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The way Mike Weber sees it, it's about time he becomes known for something other than the National Signing Day controversy in which he was involved and his "Imported From Detroit" T-Shirt.

It's time people start remembering why Weber is at Ohio State in the first place: Because he was a former four-star running back of Detroit Cass Tech who was one of the most complete prospects in the country. 

And Ohio State could use another explosive running back on the field this year. 

Though the Buckeyes will certainly lean on starting running back Ezekiel Elliott to carry the load, there's an opening behind him for another running back to earn some carries. 

As of now, redshirt junior Bri'onte Dunn is Elliott's backup. But the way Weber has performed so far in fall camp, the freshman could be working himself into some immediate time. 

"I expect it," Weber said Sunday. "Because I'm giving it my all every day. But it's up to the coaches to decide on that." 

The early returns are positive. The 5-foot-10, 215-pound running back's footwork looked fantastic in the open practices, and reports were that he was one of the most impressive performers from Ohio State's scrimmage on Saturday. 

Weber was the second freshman to have his black stripe removed from his helmet -- a ceremony that Urban Meyer created to officially welcome a player to the program -- because he has acclimated to the game so quickly. 

"After (Saturday) I got really comfortable because I ran the ball really well and it kind of built my confidence up a little more," Weber said. "Now I'm going to keep pushing on and working hard every day." 

Rated the No. 9 running back in the 2015 class in 247Sports' composite rankings, Weber was expected to be an instant-impact player. Though Ohio State was still recruiting five-star running back Damien Harris of Berea (Ky.) Madison Southern when Weber wanted to commit, the Buckeyes went all-in on the Detroit prospect. 

That risk is paying off through the first week of camp. 

"He's doing pretty well," Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford said. "He's had a nice first week of practice. He's not a finished product by any means - he's got to keep growing and getting better. He's got a lot of room to improve. Still learning the offense and things of that nature.

"But he's a highly competitive kid. He's going to be a good player, but he's still got a long way to go."

The running back position is interesting. Last season, true freshman Curtis Samuel was the No. 2 running back on the depth chart, and he performed well enough in his limited time to seemingly solidify his spot in that room into the future. 

But in the spring, Ohio State moved Samuel to H-Back, and as of right now he's still in the wide receivers room. Asked if Samuel is a wide receiver or a running back, receivers coach Zach Smith smiled and said: "I don't know." 

Given the way things are going, Samuel is going to stay out wide, especially considering H-Backs Jalin Marshall and Dontre Wilson are suspended for the first game. That opens the door for Weber to get onto the field. 

So no more worries about Weber's situation from Signing Day and his disappointment that former running backs coach Stan Drayton went to the Chicago Bears the day after he signed.

"It was blown out of proportion," Weber says now.

He's ready to finally starting focusing on football. And performing.

"I'm ready to roll with Coach Alford," Weber said.  

"It's fun to watch them. It's fun to help teach them and build off of their energy."

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Roberto Perez pumped his fist and tapped the dirt twice. Danny Salazar kissed his fingers and pointed to the sky.

It was his way, Salazar said, of thanking God. Salazar had struck out Yankees outfielder Chris Young with a changeup to strand runners at second and third and preserve the Tribe's 2-1 lead in the seventh. Strikeouts have been an Indians hurler's best friend. In 2014, the club established a record with 1,450 in a season (8.95 per game). This season, the club has averaged 8.90 strikeouts per contest.

Frankly, the Indians had been forced to rely upon strikeouts. Any opponent who put the ball in play was capitalizing on a porous, mistake-prone defense.

Lately, though, that has changed. The Indians actually play decent defense. The gloves are no longer sieves. The range is no longer non-existent. The throws are no longer sailing into the first row of the stands.

Here are five thoughts on the Tribe's defensive revolution.

1. Survey says: Defensive metrics are imperfect; they don't tell the entire story. They do, however, provide somewhat of an accurate portrayal of which teams wield the best leather. Kansas City, for one, ranks first in the majors in defensive runs saved (DRS), with 54. That's far from a surprise.

The Indians actually rank 10th in the big leagues and fifth in the American League with 14 DRS. Last season, the Tribe finished last with -75 DRS. The Phillies, who boast baseball's worst record, rank last with -83 DRS this year.

The Indians rank third in revised zone rating (RZR), which measures the percentage of balls hit into a fielder's territory that are converted into an out. Last season, the Indians ranked 25th in that category.

The Indians rank 11th in the majors in fielding percentage (.986). The Orioles lead the way at .989. Cleveland has committed the eighth-fewest errors in the league. In 2014, the Indians ranked last in both fielding percentage and errors.

2. Ch-ch-ch-changes: Like last year, the Indians' defense has improved as the season has unfolded. Asdrubal Cabrera logged -7 DRS during the first four months of the 2014 campaign. Jose Ramirez replaced him at shortstop at the trade deadline and posted 4 DRS the rest of the way.

Michael Bourn compiled close to average defensive ratings in center field this season. Brandon Moss (-4 DRS, -0.4 ultimate zone rating) was subpar in right field.

Francisco Lindor, in only 54 games, has already totaled 6 DRS, the second-most by an Indians shortstop in a season with at least 50 innings at the position since at least 2002. Only Omar Vizquel, with 10 DRS in 2003, registered a higher ranking. Everything Lindor does is lightning quick, from popping up after a diving stop to his transfer on a double play.

Lindor and Giovanny Urshela have revamped the left side of the Indians' infield. Urshela has been worth 2 DRS thus far.

3. Supernatural: Carlos Santana has served as the designated hitter in eight of 14 games in August.

"My point to him has kind of been: 'You have to be our best first baseman,'" manager Terry Francona said.

Santana has been worth -6 DRS this season. He'll likely return to first base for at least a few days this week as Jason Kipnis and Michael Brantley ease back into the lineup at DH.

"I don't think he has the ability to just go out and play [first]," Francona said. "He's got to work at it. When he works at it, he's pretty good."

4. The kids are all right: Lindor has made a handful of errors that remind everyone he's a rookie, but he has been a breath of fresh air at short. After all, Cabrera logged -16 DRS as the Indians' shortstop in 2013. A year earlier, it was -5 DRS. In the final two months last season, while playing second base with Washington, he posted -10 DRS and a -2.2 UZR, a measurement similar to DRS. Both of those numbers illustrate how Cabrera has slipped defensively. As the Indians' second baseman in 2008, he logged 11 DRS and a 5.3 UZR.

"Lindor's been here for a couple months now," Francona said, "and he seems like he's starting to understand how every out means so much."

Francona said a play Urshela made last week to retire Yankees speedster Brett Gardner sparked memories of Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson. Urshela tracked down a grounder to his right and fired an off-balance throw to first from foul territory.

"I know he has a great arm," Brantley said. "I've been watching him all year. He's been making great plays, on the run, backhand plays."

5. Inspiration: The club's veterans have enjoyed watching Lindor, Urshela and Jose Ramirez seemingly get to every ball that bounces in the infield.

"They play with an edge and they play with passion," said closer Cody Allen. "You see those guys, Jose and Francisco and Gio, they're out there having the time of their life. They're just having fun playing baseball together."

Ramirez could be relegated to more of a utility role once Kipnis returns from a shoulder injury this week. Francona, though, noted how well Ramirez has manned second base in the interim.

"He's been outstanding," Francona said. "Seems like the more he plays, the more confident he's getting. ... He is a really good second baseman. Turns two really well. He goes left and right. He can leave his feet. He's got very good balance. You can tell he's confident out there. And he should be, because he has all the tools to be a really good second baseman."

Ramirez has developed a rapport with Lindor in the middle infield, as the two also played together in the minors.

"It'd be hard to not have chemistry with Lindor," Francona said. "He's having chemistry with everybody out there."

At last, Tribe pitchers don't have to worry about the opponent putting the ball in play. Offense is another thing, but the Indians' fielding is no longer the club's Achilles' heel.

"It's fun," Brantley said. "It's fun to watch them. It's fun to help teach them and build off of their energy."

But just because Ohio State is wealthy at the H-Back position doesn't mean that Meyer and his staff aren't relentlessly pursuing the next great offensive playmaker. Watch video

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State's current situation at H-Back is pretty crazy. 

Who is it going to be? Braxton Miller, Jalin Marshall, Dontre Wilson, Curtis Samuel? The list goes on, and that's exactly the way Urban Meyer envisioned things would be for the Buckeyes when he took over in 2012. 

* Urban Meyer's magic question that led to Demario McCall's Ohio State pledge - 'What are you waiting for?'

But just because Ohio State is wealthy at the H-Back position doesn't mean that Meyer and his staff aren't relentlessly pursuing the next great offensive playmaker. 

In the 2016 class, Ohio State's staff may have gotten lucky. That prospect could be four-star running back Damario McCall of North Ridgeville, Ohio, so the Buckeyes didn't have to travel far. 

Rated in the 247Sports composite rankings the No. 2 all-purpose running back in the 2016 class, McCall committed to the Buckeyes over offers from Arizona State, Georgia, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Penn State, Tennessee and others. 

His latest highlight tape was just released. Check it out below and be sure to tell us in the comments what you think: Is he the next great Ohio State playmaker? 

The Browns and Bills are practicing against each other Monday and Tuesday in preparation for Thursday's preseason game at FirstEnergy Stadium.

PITTSFORD N.Y.-- The Browns are at St. John Fisher College just outside Rochester today for joint practices with the Buffalo Bills. It's a chance for Bills coach Rex Ryan and Browns coach Mike Pettine to reunite after working on the same staff with the New York Jets.

The teams also will practice against each other on Tuesday evening.

The Browns will have off on Wednesday before welcoming the Bills to FirstEnergy Stadium for Thursday night's preseason game.

Get updates from the joint practices here from Northeast Ohio Media Group Browns reporters Mary Kay Cabot and Tom Reed, among others.

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Check out video from The Sporting News on the team's train trip to Rochester.

Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine wasn't sure why the team was taking a charter train to New York for their joint practices with the Buffalo Bills today and Tuesday. He said it was a decision made by his assistant, Simon Gelan. He doesn't mind that they did, though.

"I've taken the train before, having been in Baltimore and been in New York, going down the I-95 corridor on the train," Pettine said after practice on Saturday. "To me, it's the best way to go. It's an airplane minus being way above the ground and having people search your bags."

Pettine said it may have had something to do with the team's plane being too big for Rochester, meaning they would have to fly into Buffalo and then bus another hour-and-a-half. Pettine said it wasn't a team bonding trip.

"No, but its -- to me it's better than a bus, you can relax," he said. "Coaches can get a lot of work done. We'll load (Sunday's) practice on to our tablets and be able to work on the train. It's just much more relaxed way to travel."

In other words, it's no trip to Camp Mangini.

Here's video from The Sporting News on the trip:

Heading to Buffalo for a little work. #GoBrowns #ThisIsAFirst

A photo posted by Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) on Aug 16, 2015 at 10:08am PDT

"Curtis is a guy we have to get involved. How we do that? We'll see how everything else falls into place, but he will be heavily involved." Watch video

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Curtis Samuel was once the first running back to touch the ball after Ezekiel Elliott, and when he did, good things happened. 

But in the spring, Ohio State's coaching staff decided to move him into the wide receivers room to make him more versatile. Now he can play running back or H-Back. Diversity is really good. 

* Mike Weber, Ohio State freshman RB, is putting himself in race to back up Ezekiel Elliott: 'I expect it'

It can, however, lead to confusion. 

Like what position is Samuel? 

"I don't know," Ohio State wide receivers coach Zach Smith said Sunday. "He's Curtis. He's a wideout, he's a receiver. The H-receiver, whatever you want to call it, he's a hybrid. He meets with me, he sits in my room and I coach him." 

So that means the door is open for freshman running back Mike Weber to compete to be Elliott's backup with redshirt junior Bri'onte Dunn. The early reports are that Weber has had an instant impact. 

What about Samuel, though? 

Ohio State's H-Back situation is pretty crowded right now. Braxton Miller is still making the transition from quarterback, and Jalin Marshall and Dontre Wilson are suspended for the first game. 

Where does Samuel fit in? 

The answer may not be clear right now, but Smith said it's not smart to get worked up on position groups or labels. Samuel is in the plans. 

"I'm trying to figure it all out, too," Smith said. "We have a very, very, very diverse set of players. There's guys with skillsets, like we talked about with Torrance (Gibson), Braxton, Jalin, Curtis. There's guys that can do multiple things. So it's a more a matter of do we get them involved and find how they're featured in this offense.

"Curtis Samuel could go to running back right now and run inside zone. Ezekiel Elliott and I have worked on routes all fall camp. It's not something that, 'Oh, he's a wideout, so he's not a running back.' They are just hybrid guys.

"And Curtis is a guy we have to get involved. How we do that? We'll see how everything else falls into place, but he will be heavily involved." 

The former Buckeye and Glenville High School product transferred to Kentucky in June.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Marcelys Jones, the former Ohio State offensive lineman, had his football career at Kentucky end almost as soon as it began.

Jones, who left the Buckeyes football program in June, was dismissed from Kentucky on Monday. Wildcats coach Mark Stoops announced at a Monday news conference that Jones was dismissed for a violation of team rules.

"I have some other sad news that you'll probably hear about. Marcelys Jones, I had to dismiss him from the team for a violation of team rules, and he will no longer be with us," Stoops told reporters on Monday.

* Watch video of Stoops news conference

The Glenville High School product played sparingly as a true freshman for the Buckeyes last year. He transferred to Kentucky in part to find a quicker path to playing time. Jones would have had to sit out a season at Kentucky. It's unclear if he'll seek to continue his football career at another school.

"It was a shocker to me as well as everybody (at Ohio State)," Glenville coach Ted Ginn Sr. told Northeast Ohio Media Group when Jones left the Buckeyes. "I think he feels he needs to find another place to go I guess. That's about all I know."

Calls to Ginn Sr. about Jones' dismissal from Kentucky were not immediately returned.

Jones came to Ohio State in the 2014 recruiting class as part of a Glenville package that also included cornerback Marshon Lattimore and safety Erick Smith. Jones was the first of the group to commit, but Smith is the only one who has seen things pan out to this point. Lattimore has been hampered by a hamstring injury that's kept him off the field, and often out of practice.

And now Jones faces an uncertain future after leaving his second football team.

Scroll through the slideshow above to view photos taken all around Highland's new football stadium during the scrimmage and take a mini video tour of the some of the more notable amenities.

MEDINA, Ohio -- Highland football fans watched the Hornets take on the Brecksville Bees in the newly-opened North Gateway Tire Field in a preseason scrimmage on Saturday. 

Scroll through the slideshow above to view photos taken all around the stadium during the scrimmage and watch the video below for a mini tour of the some of the more notable amenities. Read how both teams looked during Saturday's scrimmage.

A multitude of unique and impressive features surround the new turf field at the facility designed to house football, soccer, track and field and several other athletic and community events. 

One of the most distinguishing features is an aluminum statue of a Hornet located in the center of "Pavers Plaza" at the main entrance. The Petek Family donated the monument, designed by Alberto Lopez Rivera and manufactured by Castek Aluminum Inc. The pathway and pillars making up the plaza include blocks purchased by Highland supporters and engraved with personal messages chosen by the donors. 

The stadium also features a towering scoreboard seated atop a massive green "H" and two concession stands, the larger of which includes "The Highland Club," a gated seating area near the main entrance. 

Along with the stadium, the school's tennis program now enjoys brand new courts located beyond the parking lot outside the main concession area. 

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Two former Ohio State basketball players have found homes on professional rosters. They'll play on different continents.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Two former Ohio State basketball players have found homes on professional rosters.

They'll play on different continents. 

Greg Oden, the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, signed a one-year, $1.2 million deal with the Jiangsu Dragons of the Chinese Basketball association. 

Sam Thompson, a senior on last year's team, has been invited to attend camp with the NBA's Charlotte Hornets, according to Alex Kennedy, the managing editor of Basketball Insiders. 

Oden, a 7-foot center, is best known for being selected by the Portland Trail Blazers one pick ahead of NBA superstar Kevin Durant. His NBA career has been limited to only 105 games due to chronic knee injuries, last playing a limited role for the Miami Heat two years ago. 

Thompson was a four-year starter at Ohio State and averaged a little more than 10 points per game a year ago.

Known for his emphatic dunks, Thompson is a solid defender, but his odds of making an NBA roster could be slowed by his inconsistent jumpshot. 

Cleveland Browns have lost Connor Shaw to a thumb injury. Thad Lewis is now the third quarterback. Terrelle Pryor's ability to play quarterback may help him make the team.

ROCHESTER, N.Y -- Scribbles in my Cleveland Browns notebook as they prepare to practice Monday with the Buffalo Bills:

1. The thumb injury to Connor Shaw that requires surgery is a reminder that quarterbacks get hurt. Or at least, Browns quarterbacks get hurt. Last season, Johnny Manziel was a starter for six quarters before his season ended with a hamstring injury. Brian Hoyer reclaimed his starting job, then injured his shoulder. That led to Shaw starting the final game of the season.

2. In 2013, Hoyer was given a chance to start when Brandon Weeden was injured. Then Hoyer suffered a season ending knee injury in his third game. Weeden came back... I'll just stop.

3. But in 2012, Weeden was the starter for most of the year, then was hurt in Game 15. Colt McCoy took over, and he was injured in that game. That led to Thad Lewis starting the final game of the season at Pittsburgh. Lewis is now the third quarterback with Shaw possibly out for the season.

4. Which brings us to Terrelle Pryor. The former Ohio State and Oakland Raiders quarterback has returned to action after missing 12 days with a hamstring injury. The goal is for him to make the Browns as a wide receiver and a general athlete who can gain yards when he has the ball in his hands. But Shaw's injury is a reminder that Pryor would be valuable as an extra quarterback. He did start nine NFL games with Oakland in 2013. He gives the Browns depth at quarterback.

5. The last time Lewis played in an NFL game was in 2013, when he started five times for Buffalo. Lewis was 2-3 as a starter with four touchdown passes and three interceptions, competing 59 percent of his passes. I believe he is a decent backup.

6. This is a huge week for Pryor. If he can look good in the practices against Buffalo -- along with Thursday preseason game against the Bills -- he can make a huge case to be on the roster. This team needs more athletic playmakers, and the quarterback experience also a major plus.

7. Buffalo is having a real quarterback competition. Coach Rex Ryan has said Tyrod Taylor will start against the Browns on Thursday. He played at Virginia Tech from 2007-10. He was a backup in Baltimore from 2011-14, throwing only 35 regular season passes in four years behind Joe Flacco. He is battling Matt Cassel and E.J. Manuel for the job.

8. Last year, the Bills were 9-7 with journeyman Kyle Orton as the primary starter. He took over for Manuel. Orton has retired.

9. I'm curious to see if Josh McCown looks good this week because Buffalo has a rugged defense. McCown has been impressive, and Manziel has been improving. Buffalo is a good test for both.

10. I wonder if veteran tight end Rob Housler will make the team. He has been underwhelming in practice. He signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract. That includes his $750,000 signing bonus -- so that's the only guaranteed money. Gary Barnidge has emerged as the early starter at tight end. The coaches like veteran Jim Dray for his blocking. Undrafted rookie E.J. Bibbs has impressed. Bibbs played at Iowa State last season, catching 45 passes -- eight for touchdowns.

11. It's also a big week for the Browns running backs. The job is wide open for Isaiah Crowell or Terrance West. At some point, Duke Johnson (hamstring) will be back -- but someone can establish himself as a starter right now. These practices and the games with the Bills will help the coaches sort out the running backs.

Weber will miss three to four weeks because of the knee injury. Surgery is scheduled for Tuesday. Watch video

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The early returns on Mike Weber were really good.

Good enough, in fact, that the freshman, through only one week of practice at Ohio State, was competing with Bri'onte Dunn to be the Buckeyes' backup running back to Ezekiel Elliott. 

* Mike Weber, Ohio State freshman RB, is putting himself in race to back up Ezekiel Elliott: 'I expect it'

His momentum is going to have to wait for about a month. 

That's because Weber, a former four-star prospect from Detroit Cass Tech, tore his meniscus on Monday and will miss three to four weeks, a source told Northeast Ohio Media Group. Weber is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday. 

ElevenWarriors.com was the first to report the news. 

The injury comes at a bad time for the Buckeyes because they had been working Curtis Samuel, last year's No. 2 running back, at receiver. It's unclear whether it'll be in Ohio State's best interests to keep Samuel out wide, especially considering how well Samuel ran it as a freshman.

* Curtis Samuel: Is Ohio State's sophomore playmaker permanently outside now?

Weber was the second freshman to have his black stripe removed from his practice helmet, a ritual created by Urban Meyer to signify when an incoming player has done enough to be called a Buckeye.

That's usually a good indication of how quickly a freshman has become acclimated to Ohio State's program, so Weber was clearly off to a fast start. That was good news for the Buckeyes, especially considering there are carries up for grabs behind Elliott. 

Ohio State has had bad luck with running backs in fall camp the last two years. Last season, Elliott broke his wrist during the first week of fall camp and had to play injured throughout last season. 

Weber hinted on his public Twitter page that something went wrong before the news broke. 

Minor setback for a major comeback ...God got plans man

-- Mike Weber (@mikeweber25) August 18, 2015