As one of the most prominent college football programs in the sport’s history, Ohio State has sent many players off to the NFL.
Since the NFL Draft was created in 1936, Ohio State has seen 91 Buckeyes selected in the first round — the most among all college football programs. Of those 91, three were chosen with the No. 1 overall pick — linebacker Tom Cousineau, defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson and offensive tackle Orlando Pace. Pace’s selection in 1997 marked the last time a Buckeye was the first prospect to stroll across the NFL Draft stage.
As one of the greatest offensive linemen to ever suit up in the scarlet and gray, Pace’s rise to the No.