NFL Draft profile: Jalin Marshall, Ohio State Buckeyes

Ohio State's Jalin Marshall hugs Urban Meyer as the team arrives at Ohio Stadium before a game against Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in Columbus. David Jablonski/Staff

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Ohio State's Jalin Marshall hugs Urban Meyer as the team arrives at Ohio Stadium before a game against Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in Columbus. David Jablonski/Staff

A look at local players who could be selected in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Name: Jalin Marshall

College: Ohio State

Position: Wide receiver

Class: Redshirt sophomore

Height: 5-10

Weight: 200

Hometown: Middletown

High School: Middletown

Honors and achievements: Marshall was named a freshman All-American in 2014. He received a All-Big Ten honorable mention last season.

Notes: After redshirting as a freshman in 2013 and making the switch from quarterback to hybrid back, Marshall ranked second on Ohio State with 38 receptions for 499 yards in 2014. Last season, he caught 36 passes for 477 yards and ranked third in the Big Ten with 13.5 yards per punt return.

Quote: After working out for the Bengals in April, Marshall said, "I've got a chip on my shoulder," Marshall said. "I've been doubted since I was at Ohio State and I've been doubted since I left Ohio State, and I always will be. That's something that motivates me to keep on chasing my dream."

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