Welcome to your one-stop shop for your Ohio State NFL draft coverage.
The 2023 NFL draft kicks off in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday. We have you covered with all you need to know before, during and after the event – where each Buckeye landed, social media reactions and stories with an impact felt all the way back in Columbus.
- Dawand Jones and Luke Wypler fall out of second and third rounds at NFL draft.
- The Brotherhood on display at NFL draft as C.J. Stroud, Paris Johnson Jr. and JSN are selected.
- Paris Johnson Jr. wants to finish what his father started 24 years ago with Cardinals.
- C.J. Stroud and Paris Johnson Jr. give Ohio State two top-six picks for the fourth time.
- 2023 Ohio State NFL draft preview.
- Ryan Day gives thanks to his former players ahead of the 2023 NFL draft.
- Dan Hope's 2023 NFL mock draft, predicting the entire first round and where every Buckeye will go.
The first round of the NFL draft starts on Thursday at 8 p.m., while the second and third rounds will begin on Friday at 7 p.m. The following four rounds will take place on Saturday, with the first pick of the fourth round set for noon.
ABC, ESPN, NFL Network or ESPN Deportes will have television coverage of the event. Streaming options are also available on ESPN+ and NFL+.
| C.j. stroud | Round 1 | Pick 2 | Houston Texans |
| paris johnson jr. | Round 1 | Pick 6 | Arizona Cardinals |
| jaxon smith-njigba | Round 1 | Pick 20 | Seattle Seahawks |
| zach harrison | Round 3 | Pick 75 | Atlanta Falcons |
| dawand jones | Round 4 | Pick 111 | Cleveland Browns |
| luke wypler | Round 6 | Pick 190 | Cleveland Browns |
April 29, 2023
Saints Sign Jerron Cage as Undrafted Free Agent
Former Ohio State defensive tackle and famous scoop-and-scorer Jerron Cage is signing with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.
April 29, 2023
Chargers Sign Cameron Brown as Undrafted Free Agent
Former Ohio State cornerback Cam Brown will get his chance to compete for an NFL roster spot after signing with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent.
April 29, 2023
Browns Sign Ronnie Hickman as Undrafted Free Agent
Former Ohio State safety and 2022 second-team All-American Ronnie Hickman signs with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL draft.
April 29, 2023
Browns Sign Tanner McCalister as Undrafted Free Agent
Former Ohio State safety Tanner McCalister is signing with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL draft.
April 29, 2023
Browns Select Luke Wypler With No. 190 Overall Pick
Luke Wypler will join Dawand Jones in Cleveland as the Browns select the former Ohio State center with the No. 190 overall pick in the sixth round.
April 29, 2023
Browns Select Dawand Jones With No. 111 Overall Pick
Dawand Jones will remain in the Buckeye State. The Cleveland Browns have selected the former Ohio State offensive tackle with the No. 111 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft.
April 28, 2023
Dawand Jones, Luke Wypler Fall to Day 3
Ohio State offensive linemen Dawand Jones and Luke Wypler were projected as Day 2 selections in the 2023 NFL draft in many mock drafts. However, after 102 picks, both are still on the board. Jones and Wypler – along with Ronnie Hickman, Tanner McCalister and Cameron Brown, among others – will look to hear their names called Saturday in the final four rounds of the draft, which are set to begin at noon.
April 28, 2023
Falcons Select Zach Harrison With No. 75 Overall Pick
Ohio State has its first defensive player off the board in the 2023 NFL draft as Zach Harrison goes to the Atlanta Falcons as the No. 75 overall pick.
April 27, 2023
Buckeye Nation Reacts to Ohio State's First-Round Picks
Buckeye Nation sounds off on social media as C.J. Stroud, Paris Johnson Jr. and Jaxon Smith-Njigba all come off the board within the first 20 picks.
April 27, 2023
Seahawks Select JSN With No. 20 Overall Pick
Ohio State has its third first-round wide receiver in two years as the Seattle Seahawks draft Jaxon Smith-Njigba with the No. 20 overall pick.
April 27, 2023
Cardinals Select Paris Johnson Jr. With No. 6 Overall Pick
The Arizona Cardinals trade up to select Paris Johnson Jr. with the No. 6 overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.
April 27, 2023
Texans Select C.J. Stroud With No. 2 Overall Pick
C.J. Stroud becomes Ohio State’s highest-drafted quarterback ever as the Houston Texans select him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
April 27, 2023
QB1 Finds His Home
QB1. Forever and Always. pic.twitter.com/ZGwbn4DG2z
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) April 28, 2023
Remember the moment, 7. pic.twitter.com/7byufrO7xq
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) April 28, 2023
April 27, 2023
Buckeyes Supporting Buckeyes
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 27, 2023
A couple of Buckeyes about to make their dreams a reality. @jaxon_smith1 | @CJ7STROUD | @OhioStateFB
— NFL (@NFL) April 27, 2023
: 2023 #NFLDraft -- TONIGHT 8pm ET on NFLN/ESPN/ABC
: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/ZDTwHDYSvy
chop here to support in KC @Miyannnn3 pic.twitter.com/3peWU81ouy
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 28, 2023
#DevelopedHere https://t.co/LMl8arise9
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 28, 2023
April 27, 2023
Draft Night Drip
drip too hard
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 27, 2023
@jaxon_smith1 | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/MDpFC87ouW
QB1 just an icon livin
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 27, 2023
@CJ7STROUD | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/AipaipvWI7
bright lights on the red carpet
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 27, 2023
@CJ7STROUD | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/0tTc380j4U
red carpet vibes from P
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 27, 2023
@ParisJohnsonJr | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/UMTDIpf3Hf
all love for the buckeyes
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 27, 2023
@jaxon_smith1 | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/qdrwDW63Fe
WR1 always drippin https://t.co/yfrweaNV3R
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 27, 2023
family ties
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 27, 2023
@CJ7STROUD | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/VIdLS0bxYN
THE most drip at the carpet
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 27, 2023
#NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/7b3TMHJM5O
April 27, 2023
2023 NFL Draft Preview
C.J. Stroud, Paris Johnson Jr. and Jaxon Smith-Njigba headline a draft full of intrigue for Ohio State as the Buckeyes look to have three top-15 picks for the fourth time ever.
April 27, 2023
Ryan Day Defends C.J. Stroud After Leaked S2 Test Score
Ryan Day says it's “irresponsible“ to evaluate C.J. Stroud on a leaked S2 test score, which he says only 15 NFL teams use and measures “your eye reaction and reaction to buttons.”
April 27, 2023
Ryan Day Gives Thanks to Former Players
From C.J. Stroud to Zach Harrison, Ryan Day thanked some of his former players for their time at Ohio State before the NFL draft.
April 27, 2023
C.J. Stroud Focused on What He Can Control
C.J. Stroud says his S2 Cognition score doesn’t reflect his football aptitude because “I know I can process very well“ and “you can’t play at Ohio State and not be smart.”
April 27, 2023
JSN Ready for "Once-In-a-Lifetime" Opportunity
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is "trying to take advantage of it all" on the eve of NFL draft night and thinks three Buckeye wide receivers could be standing in his shoes at this time next year.
April 27, 2023
Paris Johnson Jr. to Have Childhood Dream Come True
Paris Johnson Jr. has envisioned being a first-round NFL draft pick since he was 5 years old. He’s “super grateful” as that dream will come true Thursday night.
