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Ohio State's defense was the best in college football last season, allowing only 259.7 yards per game. Part of the reason for that was the plethora of standouts the Buckeyes had on that side of the ball.
Some of those players are preparing to move on to play at the NFL level. And two former Ohio State defenders, defensive end Chase Young and cornerback Jeff Okudah, could be selected within the first three picks of this year's draft.
Here's where the top three defensive players in this year's draft class, including Young and Okudah, are being projected to go in recent mocks.