Ohio State Football: Buckeyes lead the way with most NFL Draft picks
There have been over 2,500 players chosen in the NFL Draft since 2000. Ohio State ranks first with the most players drafted during that time with 131.
Former Ohio State cornerback Ahmed Plummer was drafted 24th overall to the San Francisco 49ers in the 2000 NFL Draft. Plummer’s pick started the domination of Ohio State football players being drafted and many have been chosen in the first round.
With 131 players drafted since 2000, Ohio State leads the pack for most NFL draft picks followed by Alabama (118), Miami (116), LSU (111) and Florida (110). The Buckeyes have had at least 3 players drafted in each NFL Draft since 2000.
The 2004 NFL Draft featured 14 Ohio State players drafted, the record high for the Buckeyes. Among Ohio State football players drafted in the 1st round of the 2004 NFL Draft include Will Smith, drafted 18th overall by the New Orleans Saints followed by Chris Gamble and Michael Jenkins.
There are currently 52 Buckeyes on NFL rosters when the new season begins on March 18th.
From a recruiting perspective, this is gold. Every recruit dreams of being drafted by an NFL team.
Actions speak louder than words. From Jim Tressel to Urban Meyer to Ryan Day, it is certain that if you buy into the Buckeye culture and devote yourself to Ohio State’s philosophy, and the strength program, the chances of hearing your name called on Draft Day are higher as a Buckeye than any other school in the country.
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There should be at least 11 Buckeyes chosen in this year’s draft continuing the dominance. And Ohio State will continue to be thought of as the “The NFL Factory”.