The NFL preseason got underway on Thursday, and while not every Ohio State alumnus currently on a roster participated in the first night of action, there were plenty of Buckeyes making impressive plays,including several making their NFL debuts.
Before we get into a pretty comprehensive breakdown of who did what, and which rookies made a strong impression, there was a nice moment for one of OSU’s favorite linebackers during the Eagles-Steelers pre-game warmups.
Ryan Shazier is already out for the entire 2018 season as he continues to rehab his injured back, but he was seen in the huddle, swaying with his teammates as they got riled up for the first action since last season.