Donovan Jackson is a first-round NFL draft pick.
The Minnesota Vikings selected former Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson with the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday night.
Jackson is the second Buckeye selected in this year’s draft, joining wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, who was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the No. 19 overall pick.
Jackson anchored the Buckeyes' offensive line for the last three seasons, starting 40 games from 2022 through 2024, including 26 consecutive starts in 2022 and 2023 before he missed the first two games of 2024 with injury.