Ohio State's 2016 NFL Draft class was historic. That isn't exactly breaking news.
But while there were big expectations for the 12-man group heading into their rookie seasons, the former Buckeyes somehow managed to exceed those.
Former running back Ezekiel Elliott took the NFL by storm and led the league in rushing with 1,631 yards and 15 touchdowns. He lost out on Offensive Rookie of the Year honors to teammate Dak Prescott, but claimed plenty of other hardware. Former defensive end Joey Bosa, despite missing the first four games of the season, was named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year after recording 10.