COLUMBUS, Ohio -- For the third time in as many days, Ohio State is losing a defender to the NFL draft with star linebacker Raekwon McMillan adding his name to the list of departures.
The loss of the junior captain isn't likely to come as much of a surprise for the Buckeyes, who have watched McMillan lead the team in tackles for the last two years, posting consecutive All-Big Ten campaigns and twice earning second-team All-America honors in the process. His individual numbers were down slightly this season from his breakout sophomore year, but McMillan was widely regarded by the Buckeyes as the centerpiece and most important factor for one of the nation's best defenses this season.