The 2020 NFL Draft is just days away now. On Thursday, there’s a good chance anyone that’s yearning for sports on television that doesn’t involve watching another classic re-run, will tune in and provide some pretty high ratings for round one.
And if you’r an OSU fan, you’ll hear a lot of former Buckeyes’ names called during the duration of the draft. At least two names will be heard on day one, and then as many as eight or more after that throughout the weekend.
On that note, NFL.com’s Gil Brandt ranked the top 150 draft-eligible players for this year, and there are seven Ohio State players included on the list. That would generally take things through four-and-a-half rounds.
Here are the rankings of those Buckeye players and what NFL.com said about the guys projected to go earlier.
Next … Chase Young
No. 2 – Chase Young, defensive end
Measurables: 6-foot-4 7/8, 264 pounds, 33 3/4-inch arms, did not work out at the combine.
What Gil Brandt says:
“The three-year player made 23 starts over the last two years. He is explosive and can change direction. He is not a physical player in the mold of former Buckeyes Joey and Nick Bosa, and he will jump around blockers. Young amassed 27 sacks over the past two seasons and 30 in his career. It looks like he has 4.7 speed. He was suspended for two games in 2019 for violating NCAA rules (he accepted a loan from a family friend but repaid it). Young’s 131 quarterback pressures since 2018 are the most in FBS among edge players over that span.”
Next … Jeff Okudah
No. 13 – Jeff Okudah, cornerback
School: Ohio State | Year: Junior
Measurables: 6-foot 1 1/8, 205 pounds, 4.48 40, 41-inch vertical jump, 11-3 broad jump, 11 lifts, no shuttles.
What Gil Brandt says:
“Okudah is a three-year player and one-year starter who allowed just two touchdowns on 113 career targets. He looks much better on tape than he did in his combine workout. After 15 starts, I wonder how physical he is — I don’t think he’s as good as 2018 first-round pick (and fellow Ohio State product) Denzel Ward.”
Next … J.K. Dobbins
No. 38 – J.K. Dobbins, running back
School: Ohio State | Year: Junior
Measurables: 5-foot-9 1/2, 209 pounds, 23 lifts, did nothing else at the combine.
What Gil Brandt says:
“Dobbins started all three years at Ohio State, playing in 42 games and starting 40. He posted 2,003 rushing yards in 2019, the most ever in a single season by an Ohio State player, and finished with a career yards-per-carry mark of 6.2, with 38 rushing touchdowns and 725 carries. He’ s a good receiver (71 career catches) and logged 1,207 yards after contact in 2019 while also forcing 73 missed tackles.”
Next … Arnette, Harrison, and Hamilton
No. 65 – Damon Arnette, cornerback
School: Ohio State | Year: Senior (RS)
No. 88 – Malik Harrison, linebacker
School: Ohio State | Year: Senior
No. 126 – Davon Hamilton, defensive lineman
School: Ohio State | Year: Senior (RS)
