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2025 NFL Draft April 24 - 26
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The 2025 NFL draft will be the 90th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The draft is scheduled to be held around Lambeau Field and Titletown campus in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on April 24–26, 2025.
Here's a way too early 2025 NFL Mock Draft that has 6 Ohio State 1st round picks:
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2025 NFL Mock Draft: Colorado stars Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter headline CBS Sports' debut projections
These college football stars highlight a loaded 2025 draft class.
College football's biggest stars made leaps in their careers last month when they heard their names called at the 2024 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, those players' departures opened avenues to stardom for the replacements at their respective schools, and many of those up-and-coming standouts and returning weapons thrived in spring practices. Phenoms like the Colorado duo of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter are now a year out from headlining the NFL's next wave of rookies in 2025.Preseason stars have a long road ahead of them in cementing their status as pro prospects, but the majority of college football's biggest names for the 2024 campaign will jockey for positioning on the draft board throughout the upcoming season. CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson offered a lookahead at which players could headline next year's class, with Ohio State, Georgia and other recruiting powerhouses leading the way in projected selections.
5. NEW YORK GIANTS: DE JT TUIMOLOAU, OHIO STATE
JT Tuimoloau projected as a three-year player for Ohio State when he signed with the program as the nation's No. 1 overall recruit in the 2021 class. He is back for a fourth season, though, on the heels of his best campaign to date in which he logged 38 tackles, seven tackles for loss and five sacks. In order to reach the lofty heights that would both fulfill his expectations and make him an early first-round target, Tuimoloau must be more consistent in 2024. He could be the top edge rusher in this draft class.
8. MINNESOTA VIKINGS: DB DENZEL BURKE, OHIO STATE
Ohio State has a longstanding tradition as one of college football's top cornerback factories, and Denzel Burke should be the next first-rounder to come through Columbus. He made a splash two years ago as a Freshman All-American and remained a formidable pass defender over his sophomore and junior campaigns, and as one of the many draft-eligible players returning for another season with the Buckeyes, Burke could close his college career with a bang and elevate his draft stock to new heights.
14. Indianapolis Colts: WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
17. Cleveland Browns: DT Tyleik Williams, Ohio State
28. Buffalo Bills: DE Jack Sawyer, Ohio State
32. San Francisco 49ers: RB Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State
Re: 2004 Miami tied 2021 Alabama for the record for most first-round picks at six.
Just sayin': I'll say that Ohio State has an outside chance of 7 1st rounders with Treveyon Henderson, Seth McLaughlin, Will Howard, and/or (maybe) Sonny Styles.
LGHL I-80 Football Show: It’s time to hold players accountable
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I-80 Football Show: It’s time to hold players accountable
JordanW330 via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
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After the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers lost in the first round it’s time to hold the players accountable
Welcome to a new episode of Land-Grant Podcast Network’s I-80 Football Show. On this show, we travel down I-80 to talk all things Big Ten Football. This is the only Big Ten Podcast that’ll cover all 18 teams. After every week of action, we will catch you up on all the conference’s games and look ahead at the matchups, storylines, and players you should be paying attention to for the next week. My name is Jordan Williams, and I am joined by my co-host Dante Morgan.
It was a busy news week for April, something we’re not used to at all! First, we give our respect to a legend as WNBA Superstar Candace Parker has decided to retire from basketball. Candace Parker was one of the first WNBA players to cross into pop culture breaking down barriers and ushering in this new generation of women’s basketball stars. Candace Parker was a one-of-a-kind player who was an instant success becoming the only person to win Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season.
Continuing the news, there are reports from NBA insider Brian Windhurst that LeBron may opt out of his contract and become a free agent. Is it just a formality that LeBron will resign with the Lakers and retire in the purple and gold or is there a chance he will test free agency? NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell broke the news that he is hoping to get rid of another pre-season game and create an 18-game NFL season with two bye weeks. While players may hate it, it may be great for fans as this would push the superbowl to Presidents Day Weekend allowing fans to enjoy the superbowl and have the next Monday off for work. Lastly, Deion Sanders and his son Sheduer get into childish arguments with former players on Twitter over how they were treated in the Colorado program.
In a span of a few days, the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers were bounced from the playoffs in the first round. The torch is officially being passed in the NBA as LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant are all done playing for the season. In the case of all three superstars they may be forcing their careers too long and it may be evidenced by the unhappiness with their coaches. Throughout the season there have been leaks about all three players being unhappy with their coaches but all three teams made similar sacrifices to allow their stars to continue playing with friends and compete instead of building complete teams. It’s not the coach’s fault this time, it’s on the players. It may be time for all three of them to join Candace Parker in retirement.
Follow the show on YouTube: @JordanW330
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @I80FootballShow
Connect with us on Twitter: Jordan: @JordanW330 and Dante: @DanteM10216
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JordanW330 via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
After the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers lost in the first round it’s time to hold the players accountable
Welcome to a new episode of Land-Grant Podcast Network’s I-80 Football Show. On this show, we travel down I-80 to talk all things Big Ten Football. This is the only Big Ten Podcast that’ll cover all 18 teams. After every week of action, we will catch you up on all the conference’s games and look ahead at the matchups, storylines, and players you should be paying attention to for the next week. My name is Jordan Williams, and I am joined by my co-host Dante Morgan.
It was a busy news week for April, something we’re not used to at all! First, we give our respect to a legend as WNBA Superstar Candace Parker has decided to retire from basketball. Candace Parker was one of the first WNBA players to cross into pop culture breaking down barriers and ushering in this new generation of women’s basketball stars. Candace Parker was a one-of-a-kind player who was an instant success becoming the only person to win Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season.
Continuing the news, there are reports from NBA insider Brian Windhurst that LeBron may opt out of his contract and become a free agent. Is it just a formality that LeBron will resign with the Lakers and retire in the purple and gold or is there a chance he will test free agency? NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell broke the news that he is hoping to get rid of another pre-season game and create an 18-game NFL season with two bye weeks. While players may hate it, it may be great for fans as this would push the superbowl to Presidents Day Weekend allowing fans to enjoy the superbowl and have the next Monday off for work. Lastly, Deion Sanders and his son Sheduer get into childish arguments with former players on Twitter over how they were treated in the Colorado program.
In a span of a few days, the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers were bounced from the playoffs in the first round. The torch is officially being passed in the NBA as LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant are all done playing for the season. In the case of all three superstars they may be forcing their careers too long and it may be evidenced by the unhappiness with their coaches. Throughout the season there have been leaks about all three players being unhappy with their coaches but all three teams made similar sacrifices to allow their stars to continue playing with friends and compete instead of building complete teams. It’s not the coach’s fault this time, it’s on the players. It may be time for all three of them to join Candace Parker in retirement.
Follow the show on YouTube: @JordanW330
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @I80FootballShow
Connect with us on Twitter: Jordan: @JordanW330 and Dante: @DanteM10216
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LGHL Biggest Concern: Can Ryan Day get top-level quarterback play in 2024?
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Biggest Concern: Can Ryan Day get top-level quarterback play in 2024?
Michael Citro via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Although a quick glance at the numbers suggest Ohio State’s quarterback situation wasn’t bad in 2023, can Ryan Day return QB1 to its previously lofty levels in 2024?
From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about our Biggest Concerns. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our Biggest Concerns here.
Ohio State heads into the summer with the quarterback position officially still up for grabs, although Ryan Day may have a good idea of who will be running his offense this fall. The top two candidates are Kansas State transfer Will Howard and Devin Brown, with a seemingly extremely outside shot that one of Lincoln Kienholz, Julian Sayin, or Air Noland will claim the spot.
The Buckeyes are coming off a subpar year in terms of quarterback play after Kyle McCord’s one and only year as QB1 in the OSU offense. That sounds like an absolutely insane statement when you figure that McCord completed 229 of 348 passes (65.8%) for 3,170 yards, 24 touchdowns, and only six interceptions. But that’s how high the bar is for Ryan Day’s quarterbacks in Columbus.
While C.J. Stroud may be a difficult act to follow, it’s not like McCord’s numbers were terrible. He could have been more efficient on third downs, late in games, or in the bigger games, but it was his first season starting at the collegiate level, and not everyone adjusts at a Stroud level.
Stroud completed 258 of 389 passes in 2022 (66.3%) for 3,688 yards and 41 touchdowns against six interceptions. The true difference between Stroud and McCord doesn’t show in the numbers, aside from maybe touchdowns, but Stroud was a veteran starter by 2022. Where Stroud made a difference was in confidence. It never seemed like a difficult proposition for Stroud and his receivers to find a way to pick up a fourth-and-10, whereas a third-and-3 situation under McCord brought with it an unusual (for OSU fans) level of angst.
Without Marvin Harrison, Jr., who has gone on to the Arizona Cardinals, the onus will be on Emeka Egbuka to step up and become the man at WR1. Similarly, sophomore Carnell Tate and (likely) true freshman Jeremiah Smith will need to step up and make plays for Howard/Brown. Even if they do, that’s not a guarantee of top-level quarterback play. Ohio State’s wide receiver talent is largely going to be less experienced than usual this coming season.
The quarterback is going to have to make plays on third downs, under duress, and when the game is on the line. That’s where the true measure of whether the quarterback play is at a high level will show. Is Howard/Brown delivering a fresh set of downs inside the 20 or will Day have to send the kicker onto the field? When the game is on the line, will the quarterback have the swagger to get out there, take charge of the game, and say “I got this”? If so, the numbers should look a bit more like Stroud’s than McCord’s.
There isn’t enough data to confidently predict what will happen, which is what makes this my biggest concern heading into 2024. Brown hasn’t stayed healthy long enough to get a good look at him. Howard hasn’t played in a program with annual national championship expectations (not aspirations…expectations). No one else has nearly enough experience to be able to confidently count on them.
If the touchdowns are down around McCord’s 24 again in 2024, it’s likely the Buckeyes will fall short of their lofty goals. However, if Howard/Brown can deliver a 65% completion percentage, around 30 to 35 touchdowns, and single-digit interceptions, Ohio State’s offense can operate at a high level.
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Michael Citro via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Although a quick glance at the numbers suggest Ohio State’s quarterback situation wasn’t bad in 2023, can Ryan Day return QB1 to its previously lofty levels in 2024?
From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about our Biggest Concerns. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our Biggest Concerns here.
Ohio State heads into the summer with the quarterback position officially still up for grabs, although Ryan Day may have a good idea of who will be running his offense this fall. The top two candidates are Kansas State transfer Will Howard and Devin Brown, with a seemingly extremely outside shot that one of Lincoln Kienholz, Julian Sayin, or Air Noland will claim the spot.
The Buckeyes are coming off a subpar year in terms of quarterback play after Kyle McCord’s one and only year as QB1 in the OSU offense. That sounds like an absolutely insane statement when you figure that McCord completed 229 of 348 passes (65.8%) for 3,170 yards, 24 touchdowns, and only six interceptions. But that’s how high the bar is for Ryan Day’s quarterbacks in Columbus.
While C.J. Stroud may be a difficult act to follow, it’s not like McCord’s numbers were terrible. He could have been more efficient on third downs, late in games, or in the bigger games, but it was his first season starting at the collegiate level, and not everyone adjusts at a Stroud level.
Stroud completed 258 of 389 passes in 2022 (66.3%) for 3,688 yards and 41 touchdowns against six interceptions. The true difference between Stroud and McCord doesn’t show in the numbers, aside from maybe touchdowns, but Stroud was a veteran starter by 2022. Where Stroud made a difference was in confidence. It never seemed like a difficult proposition for Stroud and his receivers to find a way to pick up a fourth-and-10, whereas a third-and-3 situation under McCord brought with it an unusual (for OSU fans) level of angst.
Without Marvin Harrison, Jr., who has gone on to the Arizona Cardinals, the onus will be on Emeka Egbuka to step up and become the man at WR1. Similarly, sophomore Carnell Tate and (likely) true freshman Jeremiah Smith will need to step up and make plays for Howard/Brown. Even if they do, that’s not a guarantee of top-level quarterback play. Ohio State’s wide receiver talent is largely going to be less experienced than usual this coming season.
The quarterback is going to have to make plays on third downs, under duress, and when the game is on the line. That’s where the true measure of whether the quarterback play is at a high level will show. Is Howard/Brown delivering a fresh set of downs inside the 20 or will Day have to send the kicker onto the field? When the game is on the line, will the quarterback have the swagger to get out there, take charge of the game, and say “I got this”? If so, the numbers should look a bit more like Stroud’s than McCord’s.
There isn’t enough data to confidently predict what will happen, which is what makes this my biggest concern heading into 2024. Brown hasn’t stayed healthy long enough to get a good look at him. Howard hasn’t played in a program with annual national championship expectations (not aspirations…expectations). No one else has nearly enough experience to be able to confidently count on them.
If the touchdowns are down around McCord’s 24 again in 2024, it’s likely the Buckeyes will fall short of their lofty goals. However, if Howard/Brown can deliver a 65% completion percentage, around 30 to 35 touchdowns, and single-digit interceptions, Ohio State’s offense can operate at a high level.
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