Live updates: Ohio State at the 2025 NFL Draft
COLUMBUS — Ohio State has 17 players eligible and available on the prospect boards for the 2025 NFL Draft, which begins with the first round Thursday, continues with the second and third rounds on Friday and closes on Saturday with rounds four through seven.
Lettermen Row will have live updates from the Ohio State perspective of the NFL Draft all weekend. Follow along with our live blog.
Will Howard drafted by Steelers in sixth round
04/26/2025 03:08:18 PMWill Howard spent just one season at Ohio State, but he made a massive impact on the program as a player and a leader. Oh, and he won a national championship and a lot of other hardware during his time with the Buckeyes, to boot.
Now he will look to have a similar impact in Pittsburgh. The national championship-winning quarterback was selected No. 185 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday during the 2025 NFL Draft. He’ll remain teammates with former Ohio State DE Jack Sawyer.
Former Buckeyes QB Kyle McCord goes to Eagles in sixth round
04/26/2025 02:59:35 PMThe Syracuse QB is drafted ahead of both Will Howard and former Ohio State QB Quinn Ewers.
Ewers and Howard are still available.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin thrilled with Jack Sawyer pick
04/26/2025 02:49:33 PMThe Steelers are pretty excited to have Jack Sawyer on board…
Denzel Burke drafted by Arizona Cardinals
04/26/2025 02:38:30 PMDenzel Burke was a four-year starter at cornerback for Ohio State, earning his spot on the field from his first game all the way until the national title game win in his final Buckeyes appearance.
Now he’ll need to prove himself at the next level after being selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 174th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday.
The Scottsdale, Arizona, native is heading home to play in the NFL.
Ty Hamilton fired up to join Los Angeles Rams
04/26/2025 02:33:21 PMSeems the Ohio State DT is excited to get to work…
Jordan Hancock heads to Buffalo Bills in fifth round
04/26/2025 02:26:04 PMOhio State defensive back Jordan Hancock flashed elite versatility in the back end of the Buckeyes defense for years, making him an intriguing sleeper prospect in this draft.
The Buffalo Bills liked his versatility, ball skills and run-stopping ability enough to select him in the fifth round at pick No. 170 overall.
Ty Hamilton selected by Los Angeles Rams in fifth round
04/26/2025 01:31:33 PMOhio State defensive tackle Ty Hamilton went from Pickerington native to national champion for the Buckeyes. Now he’s ready to make his mark in the NFL.
Hamilton will begin his NFL career in Los Angeles; he was selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 148th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday. Hamilton is the fourth and final starting Ohio State defensive lineman from that national championship defense to be selected in this year’s draft, joining defensive tackle Tyleik Williams, who was a first-round pick to the Detroit Lions, and defensive ends J.T. Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer.
Browns draft Shedeur Sanders
04/26/2025 01:16:02 PMThe biggest storyline of the NFL Draft is now complete.
Steelers DC excited about Jack Sawyer addition
04/26/2025 12:41:54 PMThe Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin is really excited to have Jack Sawyer coming to the Steel City:
Safety Lathan Ransom, DE Jack Sawyer selected with back-to-back picks
04/26/2025 12:13:27 PMOhio State safety Lathan Ransom is officially off the board in the 2025 NFL Draft: he was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 122nd pick in the draft on Saturday.
Jack Sawyer, the former Buckeyes star defensive end and national champion, was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 123 overall in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday.
They were taken with back-to-back picks, giving Ohio State 10 draft selections through the first three rounds and a few picks into the fourth round.
Cody Simon selected by Arizona Cardinals
04/26/2025 11:50:23 AMCody Simon was one of the best leaders and best defenders on the top-ranked Ohio State defense that just won a national championship.
Now he’s taking that elite skillset, championship pedigree and top-notch leadership to the next level; Simon was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 115th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon.
Best Buckeyes available heading into Day Three
04/26/2025 07:48:04 AMAccording to Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN, the following Buckeyes players are the best available: QB Will Howard (18th best player available), EDGE Jack Sawyer (29th best player available), LB Cody Simon (30th best player available), SAF Lathan Ransom (37th best player available), C Seth McLaughlin (42nd best player available), CB Denzel Burke (62nd best player available), DT Ty Hamilton (64th best player available), DB Jordan Hancock (94th best player available)
Colts select J.T. Tuimoloau in second round
04/25/2025 07:10:50 PMFrom five-star prospect to four-year Ohio State contributor and now NFL Draft pick: J.T. Tuimoloau has found his NFL home.
The former Buckeyes star defensive end and national champion was selected by the Indianapolis Colts at No. 45 overall in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday night.
New England Patriots take TreVeyon Henderson at No. 38 overall
04/25/2025 06:32:50 PMTreVeyon Henderson spent four years as a star tailback for Ohio State, capping his career off with a national championship win. He’ll be one of the top rookie running backs in the NFL next year.
That’s why he’s being drafted as such. Henderson was selected No. 38 overall by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday night. He’s one of two Ohio State tailbacks who will have their names called early in the NFL Draft alongside Quinshon Judkins.
Quinshon Judkins selected in second round by Browns
04/25/2025 06:25:36 PMOhio State running back Quinshon Judkins came to the Columbus to boost his NFL Draft stock, be a part of a two-headed monster in the Buckeyes backfield and and win a national title.
He went 3 for 3 on those goals. And now he has found an NFL home; Judkins was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 36th pick of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday night.
Day Two mock drafts: Where will Buckeyes land?
04/25/2025 03:57:34 PMWhere do experts have Ohio State players landing on Day Two?
ESPN’s Matt Miller: RB TreVeyon Henderson to the Chicago Bears (39 overall), RB Quinshon Judkins to the Dallas Cowboys (44 overall), DE J.T. Tuimoloau to the Detroit Lions (60 overall), DE Jack Sawyer listed as a top available player for Round 3
The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner: RB TreVeyon Henderson to the Cleveland Browns (36 overall), DE J.T. Tuimoloau to the Arizona Cardinals (47 overall), RB Quinshon Judkins to the Denver Broncos (51 overall), DE Jack Sawyer to the Philadelphia Eagles (64 overall), DT Ty Hamilton to the Kansas City Chiefs (95 overall), SAF Lathan Ransom to the Philadelphia Eagles (96 overall)
NFL Network’s Eric Edholm: RB TreVeyon Henderson to the Cleveland Browns (33 overall), DE J.T. Tuimoloau to the Chicago Bears (39 overall), RB Quinshon Judkins to the Dallas Cowboys (44 overall), DE Jack Sawyer to the Washington Commanders (61 overall), DT Ty Hamilton to the Cincinnati Bengals (81 overall), QB Will Howard to the Pittsburgh Steelers (83 overall)
Viking post Donovan Jackson draft phone call
04/25/2025 09:50:52 AMPrior to the pick getting announced, the Minnesota Vikings called former Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson to tell him that they were taking him No. 24 overall. The team shared Jackson’s call with head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
Buccaneers share Emeka Egbuka draft phone call
04/25/2025 09:07:54 AMThis is a cool glimpse into the Buccaneers message to the former Ohio State wide receiver — and his reaction to being a first-round pick.
Ohio State players still available after first round
04/24/2025 10:47:45 PMQB Will Howard
RB TreVeyon Henderson
RB Quinshon Judkins
TE Gee Scott Jr.
OT Josh Fryar
OL Seth McLaughlin
DE Jack Sawyer
DE J.T. Tuimoloau
DT Ty Hamilton
LB Cody Simon
SAF Lathan Ransom
CB Denzel Burke
DB Jordan Hancock
Ohio State ends night with four first-round selections
04/24/2025 10:41:37 PMOhio State had three players selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. Left tackle Josh Simmons, wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, offensive lineman Donovan Jackson and defensive tackle Tyleik Williams were taken — two of them heading to the NFC North as Jackson will be in Minnesota while Williams is heading to Detroit.
Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams selected by Detroit Lions with No. 28 overall in 2025 NFL Draft
04/24/2025 10:18:41 PMOhio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams is off the board in the NFL Draft early: he’s heading to Detroit as the No. 28 overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Donovan Jackson taken by Vikings in first round
04/24/2025 09:54:54 PMOhio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson arrived on campus as a five-star recruit ready to make an impact. He leaves as a national champion, and now he’s beginning his pro career yet again with high expectations. Jackson was drafted Thursday night by the Minnesota Vikings with the No. 24 overall pick in the first round.
He’s the first first-round offensive lineman from Ohio State since Paris Johnson went No. 6 overall to the Arizona Cardinals in the 2023 draft.
Ryan Day, Brian Hartline wish Emeka Egbuka well in Tampa Bay
04/24/2025 09:38:39 PMThe Buckeyes streak of having a wide receiver drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft was extended to four years after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took Emeka Egbuka at No. 19 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Ryan Day, Brian Hartline and his parents congratulated Egbuka on making it to the league in video that Ohio State Football posted on X.
Emeka Egbuka selected by Tampa Bay Buccaneers with 19th pick
04/24/2025 09:16:06 PMEmeka Egbuka is the latest Ohio State wide receiver to become a highly-drafted NFL prospect: he was selected No. 19 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Egbuka, the Buckeyes’ all-time receptions leader, team captain and national champion, will now have his shot to become a star in the NFL.
NFL Draft officially opens
04/24/2025 07:17:53 PMThe Tennessee Titans took Miami QB Cam Ward at No. 1 overall, and we are underway.
NFL Draft info as Buckeyes aim to break single-draft record
Ohio State is going for an all-time record this weekend at the 2025 draft. The Buckeyes have 17 draft-eligible players who are hoping to hear their names called when the draft takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
If 15 Buckeyes players are selected in this year’s draft, they’ll tie Georgia from the 2022 NFL Draft for most players from a single school selected in a single draft. If 16 are selected from Ohio State, the program will break the record — and likely never have it broken again.
Ohio State players available in NFL Draft
QB Will Howard
WR Emeka Egbuka
RB Quinshon Judkins
RB TreVeyon Henderson
TE Gee Scott Jr.
OT Josh Simmons
OT Josh Fryar
OL Seth McLaughlin
OL Donovan Jackson
DE Jack Sawyer
DE J.T. Tuimoloau
DT Tyleik Williams
DT Ty Hamilton
LB Cody Simon
SAF Lathan Ransom
CB Denzel Burke
DB Jordan Hancock
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Ohio State at the NFL Draft historically
All stats courtesy of Ohio State athletics
Most first-round picks all-time:
1. 91 – Ohio State
2. 86 – USC
3. 82 – Alabama
4. 71 – Notre Dame
5. 67 – Miami
Consecutive seasons with a first-round pick:
1. 16 – Alabama
2. 9 – Ohio State
3. 7 – Georgia
4. 6 – Michigan
5. 5 – Florida, Oregon, USC
Most picks all-time (per Pro Football Reference)
1. 569 – Notre Dame
2. 557 – USC
3. 512 – Ohio State
4. 443 – Oklahoma
5. 438 – Michigan
