A total of 169 current or former Ohio State student-athletes will receive their degrees from the university during Ohio State's spring commencement on Sunday.
The group of graduating Buckeyes includes nine current or former football players, including former NFL stars Santonio Holmes and Nick Mangold, who are graduating through the university's degree completion program.
Other football players who will officially become Ohio State alumni include five who are still members of the team: offensive lineman Branden Bowen, linebacker Justin Hilliard, defensive tackle Antwuan Jackson Jr., long snapper Liam McCullough and wide receiver C.J. Saunders. Former Buckeye linebacker Nick Conner, whose career was cut short by injuries, and kicker Bryan Kristan, who played his final season for Ohio State in 2018, are also graduating.