The Cleveland Browns last drafted a former Ohio State Buckeye in 2009, when the franchise selected wide receiver Brian Robiskie in the second round.
Ohio State has won a lot of games since then. The Browns, well, haven't.
But give their latest front office hires credit: They at least appear aware of the football factory south on I-71.
Monday, the Browns hosted Denzel Ward and 11 other Buckeyes for a private workout.
The full list:
- Cornerback Denzel Ward
- Defensive lineman Jalyn Holmes
- Tight end Marcus Baugh
- Linebacker Chris Worley
- Defensive tackle Tracy Sprinkle
- Defensive tackle Michael Hill
- Safety Damon Webb
- Safety Erick Smith
- Wide receiver / special teams ace Elijaah Goins
- Linebacker Zach Turnure
- Cornerback Trevon Forte
- Defensive lineman Nick Seme
The Browns hold nine picks in the 2018 draft, with five in the first two rounds.