COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s one of the most exciting times of the year for football fans — the NFL Draft. This year’s class of Ohio State Buckeyes is much larger than last year as many returned for the 2024 campaign to (successfully) make a championship run.
Here’s a look at the 17 Buckeyes who could have their name called. This story will be updated as players get drafted.
Burke is only one of three Buckeyes with at least 50 career starts. He collected 142 tackles, 28 PBUs and four INTs during his four-year career at Ohio State.
Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka
Egbuka set a program record with the most receptions in Ohio State history with 205 catches. The Washington State native had more than 3,000 yards from scrimmage and 28 total touchdowns from 2021-25.
Offensive lineman Josh Fryar
A two-time all-Big Ten honoree, including first-team in 2023, Fryar started 30 times, including 29 games in 2023 and 2024.
Defensive tackle Ty Hamilton
Hamilton played in 57 games, including all 55 from 2021-24. he started 29 times and recorded 116 tackles with 13 TFLs, including 8 QB sacks.
Defensive back Jordan Hancock
Hancock started 23 times and had his best year in 2024 with 48 tackles, 8 PBUs and an interception.
Running back TreVeyon Henderson
Henderson rushed for over 1,000 yards from scrimmage three times during his four-year career as a Buckeye. He had 4,614 total yards and 48 touchdowns at Ohio State.
The Kansas State transfer will forever be known as a Buckeye legend. Howard had a 73% completion percentage, 35 TDs, 10 INTs and 4,010 passing yards. During the playoffs, he threw for 1,150 yards, 8 touchdowns and 2 INTs.
Offensive lineman Donovan Jackson
Jackson showed his versatility this year, moving from left guard to left tackle after Simmons went down. He was named Second-team Associated Press All-American while starting five games at LG before sliding to LT for the rest of the season.
Running back Quinshon Judkins
Transferring from Ole Miss, Judkins and Henderson made quite the one-two punch at Ohio State. As a Buckeye, Judkins had over 1,000 rushing yards and 16 total touchdowns, three of which came during the College Football Playoff National Championship.
McLaughlin is coming off a torn Achilles tendon and missed the end of the season, including the playoff run. He is the 2024 Rimington Trophy winner, a first-team All-American and Academic All-American and NFF Scholar-athlete. He played in 45 games at Ohio State and Alabama.
Ransom started 37 times while playing in 55 games. He earned first-team all-Big Ten honors in 2024 after 76-tackles, including 9 TFLs.
Defensive end Jack Sawyer
Fan-favorite Sawyer will forever be known for arguably the most important play in the playoffs by sacking Texas QB Quinn Ewers and returning a fumble for an 83-yard touchdown. During the playoffs alone, he had 4.5 sacks and 6 pass breakups. He started all 16 games and collected 59 tackles, 9 sacks, one interception and 6 pass breakups.
Offensive lineman Josh Simmons
Simmons is still regarded as a first-round talent despite missing more than half the season with a left knee injury. He started all 13 games at left tackle in 2023.
Simon, a team captain who wore the Block O last season, led the team with 112 tackles and seven sacks. He was also the defensive MVP in the Rowl Bowl and national championship.
Defensive end JT Tuimoloau
Tuimoloau was part of the all-Big Ten first team three times at Ohio State, playing in 55 games and starting in 42 of them. In 2024, he had 21.5 TFLs and 12.5 sacks. He had 144 career tackles with 23.5 sacks.
Defensive tackle Tyleik Williams
Williams made 46 tackles and 2.5 sacks for Ohio State last season while clogging up the middle of the trenches.
