Brian Hartline, WR

Hartline stepped up as a solid No. 2 receiver to Brian Robiskie with 52 catches for 694 yards and six scores in 2007. But the move to QB Terrelle Pryor and a different offensive mindset early in 2008 decreased Hartline's role. While he was still a big-play threat who averaged 22.4 yards per receptions, Hartline finished with just 21 catches.

Considering Ohio State's focus on Pryor's running ability, that Hartline considered leaving the Buckeyes wasn't a surprise. It was, however, a surprise that he didn't consider transferring rather than relinquishing his collegiate eligibility in the hopes of being a late-round pick.

Positives: Good height and an athletic frame. Good initial quickness off the snap. Better football player than overall athlete. Does a lot of the little things well. Reliable route-runner. Lacks elite burst out of his snaps, but runs them with precision. Good body lean and utilizes head fakes and varying speeds to help generate separation. Good hands. Tough. Will take a big hit and hang on to the ball. Good downfield blocker. Stalks defenders at the second level and can supply a big hit. Experienced special teams player.

Negatives: Lacks the eye-popping athleticism to offer much upside. Doesn't have the straight-line speed to challenge over the top. Lacks burst out of his breaks. Generally reliable hands, but has some ugly drops when he's trying to make a move on the defender before securing the pass.

Returning starter at receiver … often deep on punt returns … 21 receptions for 479 yards and four touchdowns as a junior … had a catch in his last 30 games … pair of TD receptions from Pryor vs. Troy for 39 and 16 yards … leading receiver at Wisconsin with three catches for 57 yards … receptions of 19 and 27 yards on the game-winning drive … 56-yard reception to the Michigan State 1 was OSU's longest play on offense this season … 15-yard reception vs. Penn State … receptions of 46 and 44 yards from Pryor at Northwestern … 16-yard reception at Illinois, where he gained 24 yards on two reverses … TDs from Pryor (53 yds) and Boeckman (18) were his two receptions against Michigan … CoSIDA academic all-district second team … Big Ten all-academic … third-year letterman … elected to enter the 2009 NFL draft.

Made his mark at receiver as a keen competitor … 52 catches for the season for 694 yards and six scores … averaged 11.4 yards on 20 punt returns … 36-yard TD from Boeckman at Washington … 19-yard TD catch at Minnesota … 61 yards receiving and a TD at Purdue … scored twice against Kent State, on a 90-yard punt return and a 14-yard TD pass … punt return broke and OSU record set in 1950 … leading receiver in Wisconsin win with seven catches for 95 yards … special units player of week: Kent State … Jack Tatum hit of week: Wisconsin … Big Ten player of week: Kent State … special teams dog tags: Washington, Minnesota, Kent State … Big Ten sportsmanship award winner … Paul Warfield award for outstanding receiver … Big ten all-academic … second-year letterman.

Played in all 13 games with a pair of starts against Northern Illinois and Cincinnati … fourth on the team with 17 receptions for 256 yards … averaged 15.1 yards per catch … scored two touchdowns, both at Northwestern when he caught three passes for 47 yards … caught only five passes the first eight games of the season then had season-high four catches for 69 yards vs. Minnesota … added three grabs for 21 yards vs. Michigan … fixture on special teams … earned team's special teams player of the week honor at Iowa and Michigan State and again vs. Indiana … delivered the Jack Tatum hit of the week against Indiana.

Played with the scout team and was redshirted … always gave great effort and impressed the coaches with his willingness to help out wherever needed.

Began his junior year as a quarterback, but switched to receiver after four games and caught 41 passes for 411 yards (his brother, Michael, replaced him at quarterback) … also returned punts and kickoffs as a junior … injured his knee in the season opener his senior year and missed the remainder of the season … did play in the Big 33 game … also ran track for three years and won state titles in both the 110-meter and the 300-meter hurdles as a senior.

Is the son of Dale and Laurie Hartline … has a younger sister, Jamie, and a younger brother, Michael … Michael is on a football scholarship at Kentucky … likes water sports and snowboarding.