Several Ohio State football players are hoping to realize their dreams by getting drafted in the NFL this weekend. There are 17 guys who are hoping to hear their name called over the weekend. While that many players likely won't get drafted, they all want to have a chance to play at the next level.
With the NFL Draft starting tonight, there are two Buckeyes who have been rocketing up draft boards late in the process. One of them has a shot at being a first-round pick, while another might end up being an early second-round pick because of his meetings with teams.
These two Ohio State football players are late risers on draft boards
One player who has a shot to be drafted tonight in the first round is TreVeyon Henderson. There is a growing sentiment among NBA GMs that he might be the second-best running back in this draft behind Ashton Jeanty. There are several teams that have been linked to him.
It wouldn't be surprising to see Henderson go in the first round after the late buzz that he has been able to generate. Teams love his top-end speed and his ability in pass protection. That's what makes him so valuable to a lot of teams in the back half of the first round.
Another player who has been a late riser is Donovan Jackson. Jackson is seen as one of the most versatile offensive linemen in the draft because of what he did late in the season, moving to left tackle. He was a huge reason why the Ohio State Buckeyes won the national championship.
Teams are split about whether they see him as a tackle or a guard, but it may not matter. He might move all the way up into the early second round because of that versatility. Teams that are looking for an offensive lineman who can play multiple positions will be interested in drafting him.
Both players should get drafted earlier than initially thought because of the meetings they've had with teams, as well as how good their tape is. Other Buckeyes could be late risers, too.