We do lose quite a few next year. Only half of those leaving will have impact (which is still a lot).
1. DT - Barnett (this to me will be a big loss)
2. QB - Chelf (A lot of people are expecting incoming True Freshman to take over. Could be trouble)
3. S - Gary (A Wyoming transfer that has played pretty well for us.)
4. CB - Gilbert (This one is a double kick to the shin. Not only a great CB, but our dynamic KR as well)
5. OL - Graham (Our leader on the O-line. Will definitely be missed. Coach Wickline does wonders though on OL)
6. TE - Jackson (not really going to miss him. His nickname last year was "skillet hands". Gotten better this year though)
7. DE - Johnson (Pretty good pass rusher, but not dominant.)
8. LB - Lavey (Most disappointing loss on defense imo.)
9. LB - Lewis (2nd most disappointing loss on defense imo.)
10. S - Lowe (His leadership on the field will definitely be missed. Good solid player).
11. WR - C. Moore (pretty good hands, backup PR.)
12. WR - T. Moore (Chelfs favorite target. Will definitely be missed.)
13. CB - Patmon (Kansas transfer. He played solid this year, but not a loss)
14. RB - Smith (Never could solidify himself as a starter. Were pretty good in the RB situation)
14. FB - Staley (6yr member of OSU. Will definitely be missed. From leadership to playing.)
Losing pretty much our entire defensive starters (1 DT, 2 LB's, 2 CB's, 2 S's.) Our 2's have played pretty well this year, but that's a lot of leadership and game experience lost.
We've done a great job in recruiting, but I honestly expect a decline again like 2012 because of graduation.