Linebacker Sonny Styles, the Block O recipient this season, was projected to go to the Buccaneers with the 25th overall pick. That scenario would reunite Styles with former OSU receiver Emeka Egbuka who was taken by Tampa Bay in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

It’s also the beginning of a year-long chance for players to build their résumé ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which is set for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Of note, Texas redshirt sophomore quarterback Arch Manning is not included due to a lack of sample size and the belief that he’ll return to school for the 2026 season.

The 2025 NFL draft is finally here and there are a slew of Ohio State players expected to be selected. Here is a real-time tracker of Buckeyes picked.

Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun has been prone to pass interference penalties, an issue he is trying to clean up in 2025.

Ohio State's secondary coaches are confident they have enough players to fill spots left by graduations from their 2024 national championship defense.

We reflect upon the first weekend of the NFL preseason by looking at moments and highlights from former Ohio State players.