The Ohio State football program is an NFL factory second to none in college football, and that’s about to be realized again.
That’s because it’s about the time of year when we start to hype the upcoming NFL draft more than usual. The Super Bowl is just a few days away, and after that, it’ll be all draft all the time if you’re an NFL fan.
Part of the shenanigans includes the annual NFL scouting combine that takes place in Indianapolis. Some of the so-called shoo-in draftees will be poked, prodded and measured through various interviews and skills assessments to provide a better look to NFL scouts and executives.
There is always a significant contingent of Ohio State players that take part in all the hoopla, and that’s the case again. This year, eight Buckeyes will head to Lucas Oil Stadium from Thursday, March 2, through Sunday, March 5.
Here’s a look at all eight players and a brief outlook on each.
C.J. Stroud, Quarterback
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Class | Redshirt Sophomore
Height/Weight | 6 feet, 3 inches, 218 pounds
Hometown | Inland Empire, Callifornia
Paris Johnson Jr., Offensive Tackle
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Class | Junior
Height/Weight | 6 feet, 6 inches, 310 pounds
Hometown | Cincinnati, Ohio
Dawand Jones, Offensive Line
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Class | Senior
Height/Weight | 6 feet, 8 inches, 359 pounds
Hometown | Indianapolis, Indiana
Luke Wypler, Offensive Line
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Class | Junior
Height/Weight | 6 feet, 3 inches, 300 pounds
Hometown | Montvale, N.J.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Wide Receiver
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Class | Junior
Height/Weight | 6 feet, 1 inch, 200 pounds
Hometown | Rockwall, Texas
Zach Harrison, Defensive End
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Class | Senior
Height/Weight | 6 feet, 6 inches, 272 pounds
Hometown | Lewis Center, Ohio
Cameron Brown, Cornerback
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Class | Senior
Height/Weight | 6 feet, 192 pounds
Hometown | St. Louis, Missouri
Ronnie Hickman, Safety
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Class | Junior
Height/Weight | 6 feet, 1 inch, 207 pounds
Hometown | South Orange, New Jersey
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