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Ohio State Football: Week 2-Buckeyes in the NFL power rankings

By Shayne Nissen

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 16: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 16: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Bilal Powell #29 of the New York Jets scores a touchdown against linebacker Raekwon McMillan #52 of the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Bilal Powell #29 of the New York Jets scores a touchdown against linebacker Raekwon McMillan #52 of the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) /

There are plenty of former Ohio State football players in the NFL and many are enjoying success. Each week I’ll list the top ten performers.

Ever since Urban Meyer took over as the head coach of the Ohio State football team he has sent tons of players to the NFL. It’s become evident during that time Buckeyes can hang with the best in the pros.

I want to spotlight some of those players playing on Sundays who are off to a good start this season.

Here  is a list of the my top 10 Buckeyes in the NFL so far season and I will update the list each week. This year has had a few surprises as Buckeye rookies have already made an impact on their respective teams, and players who have been put up big numbers since they entered the NFL are performing well once again.

Note: Yes, I know Joey Bosa is not on this list and that is because he hasn’t played yet this season. Once he gets game action for the Chargers, I am sure that he will make this list.

10. Raekwon McMillan

2018 Season: Games Played: 2 | 6 Tackles | 3 Assists

Last Week vs Jets: 3 Tackles

Raekwon McMillan is probably a player that has flown right under most Buckeye fans radars this season and that is likely because of the season ending injury that he obtained during the off-season leading up to his rookie year.

But he is finally healthy and not only has he played in both games for the Miami Dolphins this season, he played every single snap for a Miami Dolphin defense that held the Jets to just 12 points this past week. His stats for the season include 6 tackles and 3 assists as well as a recovered fumble. Don’t sleep on Raekwon, he is only going to get better as the season goes on.

9. Malcom Jenkins

2018 Season: Games Played: 2 | 7 Tackles | 1 Assist

Last Week vs Buccaneers: 4 Tackles | 1 Assist

Malcom Jenkins is now a super bowl winner having been on that magical Philadelphia Eagles team last season. He still currently resides in Philadelphia and has gotten off to a pretty strong start in his 10th NFL season. Through two games he has 7 tackles and 1 assist as well as a forced fumble for a 1-1 Eagles team. He is one of the older Buckeyes in the league, but he is still going strong.

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