In terms of total NFL draft selections, Ohio State’s last three drafts can be considered underwhelming by program standards. That should change in a big way next year.
While Ohio State had at least seven players selected every year from 2016-21, including three drafts with double-digit draft picks, it had just four draft picks this year after just six draftees in each of 2022 and 2023. The Buckeyes have still had plenty to celebrate in each of those years, as the last three drafts have included six total first-round picks from Ohio State, but their overall draftee totals have been smaller than expected.