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Ohio State Football: 2020 draftees who will have biggest impact in NFL

By Peter Burtnett

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on against the Clemson Tigers in the first half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: Chase Young #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on against the Clemson Tigers in the first half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – DECEMBER 07: K.J. Hill Jr. #14 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the BIG Ten Football Championship Game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 07, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – DECEMBER 07: K.J. Hill Jr. #14 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the BIG Ten Football Championship Game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 07, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

DTs Davon Hamilton (73rd overall, Jacksonville Jaguars) and Jashon Cornell (235 overall, Detroit Lions)

Because of the generational talent that was Chase Young, Hamilton and Cornell were often overlooked in the interior of the Ohio State defensive line. However, both players were paramount pieces of a defensive that ranked seventh in rushing yards per game allowed and second in total yards per game allowed.

Along with Jeffrey Okudahin Detroit, Cornell adds to a defense that was one of the NFL’s worst in 2019.

In Jacksonville, Hamilton could be an important piece in taking the Jaguars’ defense back to the level they were at in 2017, when they nearly defeated the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.

WR K.J. Hill (220nd overall, Los Angeles Chargers)

Hill’s unexplained drop in the NFL Draft will serve as motivation for a player who could be an important weapon for sixth overall pick Justin Herbert (or Tyrod Taylor, as long as that lasts). Hill racked up 201 receptions for 2332 yards and 20 TDs (10 of which were in 2019) at Ohio State and will have the chance to learn from Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.

S Jordan Fuller (199th overall, Los Angeles Rams)

Often overshadowed by the flashy cornerbacks at Ohio State, Fuller put up excellent careers numbers (216 total tackles and 5 INTs) and, like Hamilton in Jacksonville, will look to be a player who helps guide a team back to Super Bowl contention, as Los Angeles is just one year removed from a Super Bowl appearance.

G Jonah Jackson (75th overall, Detroit Lions)

The third former Buckeye selected by the Lions, Jackson proved to be a vital transfer from Rutgers as his protection and pocket time for Justin Fields and creation of holes for Dobbins can be carried over to the NFL level. Veteran QB Matthew Stafford has had his ups and downs, but bolstering the offensive line is always important.

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As is often the case, Ohio State has produced another large group of NFL draftees, and while Young and Harrison may have the biggest impact on their NFL teams, each of the ten players selected have a chance to carry on the tradition of Ohio State excellence in the NFL.

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