The idea that Ohio State’s 2021 NFL draft class doesn’t stand out by itself speaks to the level of talent this program has brought in – and continues to bring in.
A total of 10 former Buckeyes were taken across seven rounds. Justin Fields went first at No. 11 overall and Jonathon Cooper rounded it out by going off the board at No. 239 overall in the seventh round. Because only one Ohio State player was picked before 60th overall, which hadn’t happened since 2015, this crop lacked some of the star power – despite Fields – of some recent classes.