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NFL Buckeyes Tracker 9-11-2024 update = 60 NFL Buckeyes - 39 starters

WHAT NFL TEAMS ARE SAYING ABOUT OHIO STATE'S SEVEN DRAFT PICKS FOLLOWING MINICAMPS

The three members of Ohio State's 2016 secondary that left school early all came off the board among the first 24 picks in the 2017 NFL Draft. As astounding as that is alone, another four players heard their names called throughout the weekend. That gives the Buckeyes 19 draft picks over the last two years.

A handful of other signed as free agents or earned mini-camp/workout invitations. Ohio State's influx of talent to the professional level could have been even more egregious had other underclassmen elected to leave following the 31-0 loss to Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl as part of the College Football Playoff.

We have to wait to see that part of the equation until next spring. In the meantime, NFL minicamps wrapped up last week, so it makes sense to see how those former Buckeyes are being received ahead of the summer months and their first-ever training camps as professionals in August.

To no surprise, the findings are overwhelmingly positive.

MARSHON LATTIMORE — NEW ORLEANS SAINTS CORNERBACK

The first cornerback selected in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Saints went back to the Ohio State well in the hopes Lattimore helps right a secondary that ranked last in the league a year ago. And, anytime you're a first-round pick, veterans are lining up to welcome you to the pros.

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From knocking down a pass from Drew Brees intended for former Ohio State teammate Michael Thomas and then deflecting another on the very next play, Lattimore stood out at minicamp. He even earned a comparison to a popular rapper from his new head coach.

“He made a couple plays today,” Sean Payton said, according to nola.com. “Listen, I told him he's going to be like Kendrick Lamar. They're all going to get in line to go see him. That's just how it is for a rookie corner. So there'll be a long line waiting to test him and he understands that. And that's part of that status.”

Lattimore impressed Brees with his closing ability. Now he has to come back in August and do it again to earn the trust of secondary coach Aaron Glenn.

“The thing is once you show it to me, I expect it,” Glenn said. “And he showed it all in college, so the expectation is for him to continue to show those things here at the next level.”
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RAEKWON MCMILLAN — MIAMI DOLPHINS LINEBACKER
McMillan entered a linebacking corps that had three (likely) names as its starters in Miami but was expected to push for one alongside Kiko Alonso and Lawrence Timmons. Outside of picking Alonso's brain about his diet, the two-year starter at Ohio State had his ups and downs during OTAs and rookie minicamp.

Still, McMillan's name is the first one that pops up in the discussion on that third linebacker spot — especially if Koa Misi is not cleared after the neck injury that sidelined him this offseason.

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“It is probably unfair to expect a rookie to outright win a starting linebacker job during OTAs and minicamp, especially with all the things being thrown at these draft picks in a short period of time,” wrote Omar Kelly of the Sun Sentinel. “But McMillan, this year’s second-round pick, didn't outshine Mike Hull to lock down the third starting linebacker spot.”

Alonso expects more and thinks he will get it from his new rookie teammate.

“He’s a big, fast kid,” Alonso said. “He’s great, a good dude. He works hard. I look forward to playing with him.”

Entire article: http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-...-states-seven-draft-picks-following-minicamps
 
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OHIO STATE DRAFT PICKS EARN $55.9 MILLION IN NFL CONTRACTS

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Former Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley signed a four-year, $10.5 million contract with the Oakland Raiders on Friday night.

The signing means all seven Buckeyes draft picks are signed heading into training camp. Most importantly, OSU's latest draft class signed contracts worth a combined $55.9 million.

Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio.../ohio-state-rookies-559-million-nfl-contracts
 
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8-7-2017 update = 47 NFL Buckeyes

AFC East

Adolphus Washington, Corey "Philly" Brown (Buffalo Bills)
Raekwon McMillan (Miami Dolphins)
Nate Ebner (New England Patriots)
Darron Lee, Jalin Marshall, Devin Smith# (New York Jets)

AFC North
Cameron Heyward, Ryan Shazier (Pittsburgh Steelers)

AFC South
Braxton Miller (Houston Texans)
Johnathan Hankins, Malik Hooker, Jack Mewhort, Tyvis Powell, John Simon (Indianapolis Colts)
Michael Bennett, Doran Grant (Jacksonville Jaguars)

AFC West
Bradley Roby, Jeff Heuerman (Denver Broncos)
Joey Bosa, Joshua Perry, Cardale Jones (Los Angeles Chargers)
Gareon Conley/ (Oakland Raiders)

NFC East
Noah Brown, Ezekiel Elliott, Roderick Smith (Dallas Cowboys)
Eli Apple, Curtis Grant, Mike Nugent (New York Giants)
Malcolm Jenkins, Cameron Johnston (Philadelphia Eagles)
Terrelle Pryor, Sr. (Washington Redskins)

NFC North
Taylor Decker/ (Detroit Lions)
Corey Linsley (Green Bay Packers)
Alex Boone, Pat Elflein, Reid Fragel (Minnesota Vikings)

NFC South
Kurt Coleman, Andrew Norwell, Curtis Samuel (Carolina Panthers)
Vonn Bell, Ted Ginn Jr., Marshon Lattimore, Michael Thomas (New Orleans Saints)

NFC West
Jake McQuaide (Los Angeles Rams)
Carlos Hyde (San Francisco 49ers)
Nick Vannett (Seattle Seahawks)



bold = starter
* = practice squad
# = reserve/injured
@ = reserve/injured-designated for return
+ = reserve/suspended by commissioner
% = reserve/suspended by club
^ = reserve/non-football injury
/ = active/physically unable to perform
$ = reserve/retired
& = reserve/future
 
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The Ohio State pipeline to the NFL will continue in the 2018 NFL draft:



Top 25 CFB teams with most NFL talent in 2017: Nos. 1-5

1. Ohio State


Players to watch: LB Jerome Baker, TE Marcus Baugh, LB Dante Booker, DE Nick Bosa, WR Parris Campbell, DE Jalyn Holmes, DE Sam Hubbard, DT Dre'mont Jones, LT Jamarco Jones, DE Tyquan Lewis, C Billy Price, CB Denzel Ward, RB Mike Weber

The outlook: Ohio State is beating Alabama at its own game, loading up on talent for its defensive front. Nick Bosa, Sam Hubbard and Dre'mont Jones are the most talented players in the group, but make no mistake -- they are rolling two-deep with draftable talent up front. The secondary is reloading but incomplete at this time and the same can be said for wide receiver, but LBs Jerome Baker and Dante Booker are exceptional athletes ready to take big strides this season. Offensively, scouts are excited about Billy Price and Jamarco Jones up front.

Entire article: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...0606342=1&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral
 
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9-5-2017 update = 42 NFL Buckeyes

AFC East

Adolphus Washington (Buffalo Bills)
Raekwon McMillan# (Miami Dolphins)
Nate Ebner (New England Patriots)
Darron Lee, Jalin Marshall+, Devin Smith# (New York Jets)

AFC North
Cameron Heyward, Ryan Shazier (Pittsburgh Steelers)

AFC South
Braxton Miller (Houston Texans)
Johnathan Hankins, Malik Hooker, Jack Mewhort, Tyvis Powell#, John Simon (Indianapolis Colts)
Michael Bennett (Jacksonville Jaguars)

AFC West
Bradley Roby, Jeff Heuerman (Denver Broncos)
Joey Bosa, Joshua Perry#, Cardale Jones (Los Angeles Chargers)
Gareon Conley (Oakland Raiders)

NFC East
Noah Brown, Ezekiel Elliott, Roderick Smith (Dallas Cowboys)
Eli Apple, Curtis Grant* (New York Giants)
Malcolm Jenkins (Philadelphia Eagles)
Terrelle Pryor, Sr. (Washington Redskins)

NFC North
Taylor Decker/ (Detroit Lions)
Corey Linsley (Green Bay Packers)
Pat Elflein (Minnesota Vikings)

NFC South
Kurt Coleman, Andrew Norwell, Curtis Samuel (Carolina Panthers)
Vonn Bell, Ted Ginn Jr., Marshon Lattimore, Michael Thomas (New Orleans Saints)

NFC West
Alex Boone (Arizona Cardinals)
Jake McQuaide (Los Angeles Rams)
Carlos Hyde (San Francisco 49ers)
Nick Vannett (Seattle Seahawks)



bold = starter
* = practice squad
# = reserve/injured
@ = reserve/injured-designated for return
+ = reserve/suspended by commissioner
% = reserve/suspended by club
^ = reserve/non-football injury
/ = active/physically unable to perform
$ = reserve/retired
& = reserve/future
 
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20 Ohio State alumni added to 2018 NFL Pro Bowl ballot

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The NFL season is in Week 11, and the 2018 Pro Bowl ballot has been released and is now open for fan voting. Among some of the best players in the league, 20 former Ohio State stars were included on the ballot. There’s a large contingency of Buckeyes playing at the next level, and nearly half were at least acknowledged as options for the all-star game.

Entire article: https://www.landgrantholyland.com/2017/11/15/16653206/ohio-state-alumni-2018-nfl-pro-bowl-ballot
 
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SCOUTS FROM 13 NFL TEAMS, INCLUDING FOUR GENERAL MANAGERS, ATTENDING OHIO STATE VS. MICHIGAN

Ohio State's potential NFL draft prospects will have an opportunity to impress some of the league's top decision-makers in their final game of the regular season against Michigan on Saturday.

Representatives from 13 NFL teams, including four general managers, are in Ann Arbor to scout Saturday's game between the Buckeyes and Wolverines.

Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...ral-managers-attending-ohio-state-vs-michigan
 
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