Now that the college football season has turned the page to the offseason, many of us pivot from Ohio State football to the NFL. And, as luck would have it, this weekend is the start of the NFL playoffs on your television screen.
There are numerous former Ohio State football players on rosters at the game’s highest level, and that means there are quite a few Buckeyes in the playoffs.
We thought it would be fun to take a journey through each player strapping on an NFL helmet this weekend that has scarlet and gray in their background. All told, there are 18 OSU players (19 if you include Joe Burrow) looking to start a journey to a potential Super Bowl appearance.
We have it all organized alphabetically by team.
Baltimore Ravens
Former Ohio State Players
J.K. Dobbins, Running Back
Malik Harrison, Linebacker
Game Details
Opponent | Cincinnati Bengals
Game Location | Paycor Stadium (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Game Time | Sunday, Jan. 15 at 8:15 p.m.
Broadcast | NBC
Cincinnati Bengals
Former Ohio State Players
Eli Apple, Cornerback
Vonn Bell, Safety
Sam Hubbard, Defensive End
Drue Chrisman, Punter
*Joe Burrow, Bengals
Game Details
Opponent | vs. Baltimore Ravens
Game Location | Paycor Stadium (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Game Time | Sunday, Jan. 15 at 8:15 p.m.
Broadcast | NBC
*Played at Ohio State before LSU
Dallas Cowboys
Former Ohio State Players
Noah Brown, Wide Receiver
Ezekiel Elliott, Safety
Malik Hooker, Safety
Game Details
Opponent | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Game Location | Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Game Time | Monday, Jan. 16 at 8:15 p.m.
Broadcast | ESPN
Jacksonville Jaguars
Former Ohio State Players
Luke Farrell, Tight End
DaVon Hamilton, Defensive Tackle
Game Details
Opponent | Los Angeles Chargers
Game Location | TIAA Bank Field (Jacksonville, Florida)
Game Time | Saturday, Jan. 14 at 8:15 p.m.
Broadcast | NBC
Los Angeles Chargers
Former Ohio State Players
Joey Bosa, Defensive End
Corey Linsley, Center
Game Details
Opponent | Jacksonville Jaguars
Game Location | TIAA Bank Field (Jacksonville, Florida)
Game Time | Saturday, Jan. 14 at 8:15 p.m.
Broadcast | NBC
Miami Dolphins
Former Ohio State Players
Jerome Baker, Linebacker
Game Details
Opponent | Buffalo Bills
Game Location | Highmark Stadium (Buffalo, New York)
Game Time | Sunday, Jan. 15 at 1 p.m.
Broadcast | CBS
New York Giants
Former Ohio State Players
Wyatt Davis, Offensive Line
Nick Vannett, Tight End
Game Details
Opponent | Minnesota Vikings
Game Location | U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Game Time | Sunday, Jan. 15 at 4:30 p.m.
Broadcast | Fox
Philadelphia Eagles
Former Ohio State Players
Trey Sermon, Running Back
Game Details
First Round Bye
San Francisco 49ers
Former Ohio State Players
Nick Bosa, Defensive End
Game Details
Opponent | Seattle Seahawks
Game Location | Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, California)
Game Time | Saturday, Jan. 14 at 4:30 p.m.
Broadcast | Fox
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