Ranking OSU Draft Picks by Instant Impact

We're ranking each of Ohio State's 11 NFL draft picks by how large their instant impact on their new NFL franchises can be.

How OSU Will Replace Its 2026 Draft Picks

We take a look at who could replace each of Ohio State’s 11 picks in the 2026 NFL draft in the Buckeyes’ lineup this season.

No Need to Emulate

As he told a fan on Friday, Caleb Downs doesn't need to be anyone but himself for the Dallas Cowboys, who loved him enough to trade up to get him in at the No. 11 pick in the draft.

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Midyear Enrollees Receive Jersey Numbers

J.T. Tuimoloau (44) and the rest of Ohio State's summer enrollees receive their jersey numbers, while a few other Buckeyes have also changed digits, including Demario McCall (1).

26 Jul 2021
by Dan Hope

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Sevyn Banks Makes Thorpe Award Watch List

Ohio State cornerback Sevyn Banks is one of 40 defensive backs on the watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award.

26 Jul 2021
by Dan Hope

26 Comments

Buckeyes Prioritizing Football Over NIL

Ohio State's players at Big Ten Media Days said they won't allow name, image and likeness opportunities to distract them from their goals on the football field.

26 Jul 2021
by Dan Hope

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Tate Martell Reportedly Heading to UNLV

Former Ohio State quarterback Tate Martell is reportedly enrolling at UNLV and will have two remaining seasons of eligibility.

25 Jul 2021
by Kevin Harrish

86 Comments

John Simon Signs with Tennessee Titans

Simon lands with his fifth NFL club and reunites with Mike Vrabel, who was his defensive line coach at Ohio State.

25 Jul 2021
by George Eisner

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Hubbard Lands Four-Year, $40M Extension

Sam Hubbard has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $40 million contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals.

25 Jul 2021
by Dan Hope

48 Comments

Day Likes “Wiggle Room” of CFP Expansion

Ryan Day wouldn't mind Ohio State having more margin for error to make a 12-team playoff, though he and his players share concerns about the wear and tear of extra games.

25 Jul 2021
by Dan Hope

30 Comments

Tuimoloau Trying To “Pick Up The Pace”

J.T. Tuimoloau is attempting to “pick up the pace” in order to contribute for Ohio State as a true freshman defensive end.

24 Jul 2021
by Colin Hass-Hill

34 Comments

Day Hopes “Close to 100%” Get Vaccinated

Ohio State isn’t requiring players to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but Ryan Day said “a majority” of the team has been vaccinated and he's hopeful to “get to close to 100%.”

24 Jul 2021
by Dan Hope

209 Comments

Chambers Cross-Training at RB and LB

Steele Chambers has spent time at both running back and linebacker this offseason, and Ohio State is letting him decide which position he wants to play this year.

23 Jul 2021
by Dan Hope

30 Comments

Brown, Banks, Gant, Kourt, Haskell Back

Ohio State will have Cameron Brown, Sevyn Banks, Dallas Gant, Kourt Williams and Haskell Garrett back for preseason camp after all of them missed spring practices.

23 Jul 2021
by Colin Hass-Hill

14 Comments

Day, Ruckert, Munford, Harrison Speak

Ryan Day, Jeremy Ruckert, Thayer Munford and Zach Harrison represented the Buckeyes at Big Ten Media Day. Here's what they had to say.

23 Jul 2021
by Kevin Harrish

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Day Talks Gaoteote, Tuimoloau & More

Watch Ryan Day discuss Palaie Gaoteote's eligibility status, Marcus Hooker's reinstatement, Steele Chambers' potential position switch, and more.

23 Jul 2021
by Kevin Harrish

20 Comments

Gaoteote Awaiting Eligibility Decision

Palaie Gaoteote is awaiting the NCAA's decision on his eligibility and "paying his own way" at Ohio State in the meantime.

23 Jul 2021
by Colin Hass-Hill

83 Comments

Marcus Hooker Reinstated to Team

Marcus Hooker has been reinstated to the Ohio State football team after he was suspended for spring practice following an OVI arrest.

23 Jul 2021
by Dan Hope

59 Comments

Presser Bullets: Ryan Day At The Podium

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day delivers a 15-minute press conference at Big Ten Media Days, speaking on the upcoming season and more.

23 Jul 2021
by Colin Hass-Hill

33 Comments

Ruckert Named to Mackey Award Watch List

Ohio State tight end Jeremy Ruckert was named to the John Mackey Award watch list on Friday.

23 Jul 2021
by Dan Hope

7 Comments

“Kentucky Derby” Of A Season Opener

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck speaks about the "enormous challenge" his team has in Week 1 when it takes on Ohio State in the season opener.

23 Jul 2021
by Colin Hass-Hill

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Michigan Thinking About OSU Every Day

Facing the possibility of going 10 years without beating Ohio State, Michigan has placed a greater emphasis on The Game this offseason.

22 Jul 2021
by Dan Hope

99 Comments

“We’re Going To Do It Or Die Trying”

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh on the Wolverines beating rivals Ohio State and Michigan State and winning a Big Ten championship: “We’re going to do it or die trying.”

22 Jul 2021
by Colin Hass-Hill

182 Comments

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