Eight Ohio State players invited to this year’s NFL scouting combine

The Ohio State football program is an NFL factory second to none in college football, and that’s about to be realized again.

That’s because it’s about the time of year when we start to hype the upcoming NFL draft more than usual. The Super Bowl is just a few days away, and after that, it’ll be all draft all the time if you’re an NFL fan.

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Part of the shenanigans includes the annual NFL scouting combine that takes place in Indianapolis. Some of the so-called shoo-in draftees will be poked, prodded and measured through various interviews and skills assessments to provide a better look to NFL scouts and executives.

There is always a significant contingent of Ohio State players that take part in all the hoopla, and that’s the case again. This year, eight Buckeyes will head to Lucas Oil Stadium from Thursday, March 2, through Sunday, March 5.

Here’s a look at all eight players and a brief outlook on each.

C.J. Stroud, Quarterback

Dec. 31, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (not pictured) during the second quarter of the 2022 Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

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Class | Redshirt Sophomore

Height/Weight | 6 feet, 3 inches, 218 pounds

Hometown | Inland Empire, Callifornia

 

Paris Johnson Jr., Offensive Tackle

Nov. 5, 2022; Evanston, Illinois; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (77) headshot during the second half at Ryan Field. David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

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Class | Junior

Height/Weight | 6 feet, 6 inches, 310 pounds

Hometown | Cincinnati, Ohio

 

Dawand Jones, Offensive Line

Dec. 31, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Dawand Jones (79) celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) during the first half of the Peach Bowl in the College Football Playoff semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch

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Class | Senior

Height/Weight | 6 feet, 8 inches, 359 pounds

Hometown | Indianapolis, Indiana

Luke Wypler, Offensive Line

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Luke Wypler (53) against Minnesota Golden Gophers during their game at Huntington Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sept. 2, 2021. USA TODAY Sports

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Class | Junior

Height/Weight | 6 feet, 3 inches, 300 pounds

Hometown | Montvale, N.J.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Wide Receiver

Sept. 3, 2022; Columbus; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) is tackled on a kick return by Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback TaRiq Bracy (28) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium. Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports

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Class | Junior

Height/Weight | 6 feet, 1 inch, 200 pounds

Hometown | Rockwall, Texas

Zach Harrison, Defensive End

Sept. 25, 2021; Columbus; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Zach Harrison (9)celebrates the sack during the first quarter against the Akron Zips at Ohio Stadium. Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

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Class | Senior

Height/Weight | 6 feet, 6 inches, 272 pounds

Hometown | Lewis Center, Ohio

Cameron Brown, Cornerback

Nov. 12, 2022; Columbus; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Cameron Brown (26) celebrates a stop during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium. Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch

Player Card

Class | Senior

Height/Weight | 6 feet, 192 pounds

Hometown | St. Louis, Missouri

Ronnie Hickman, Safety

Nov. 12, 2022; Columbus; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Ronnie Hickman (14) celebrates making the tackle for loss on Indiana Hoosiers tight end AJ Barner (not pictured) during the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

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Class | Junior

Height/Weight | 6 feet, 1 inch, 207 pounds

Hometown | South Orange, New Jersey

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