Sunny South Beach might be a spot where you will find Jerome Baker during the off-season. In the fall, Baker will suit up for the Miami Dolphins.
He is the 14th Buckeye to get drafted by the Dolphins and is the sixth LB. The five other linebackers picked by Miami are: Raekwon McMillan (2017, 54th), Austin Spitler (2010, 252nd), Larry Kolic (1986, 193rd), Rowland Tatum (1984, 165th) and Bruce Elia (1975, 100th).
| YEAR | PLAYER | POS | PICK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | JEROME BAKER | LB | 73 |
| 2017 | RAEKWON McMILLAN | LB | 54 |
| 2010 | AUSTIN SPITLER | LB | 252 |
| 2009 | BRIAN HARTLINE | WR | 108 |
| 2007 | TED GINN JR | WR | 9 |
Five Facts
- The last three Ohio State players picked by Miami have been linebackers.
- The Dolphins have only selected one Buckeye in the first round, Ted Ginn Jr.
- In 1975, LB Bruce Elia became the first Ohio State player taken by the Dolphins.
- Woody Hayes, Earle Bruce, John Cooper, Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer are the Ohio State coaches to have players selected by Miami. Bruce has the most with six players.
