List of Ohio State Players Declared for the 2023 NFL Draft

List of Ohio State Players Declared for the 2023 NFL Draft

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College football powerhouse Ohio State is once again set to have several high NFL Draft picks in 2023. Quarterback C.J. Stroud and offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. lead the pack, though there's a host of others that could hear their names called.

With that in mind, here's everything you need to know about the Buckeye alumni who could become 2023 draft picks. 

Ohio State Underclassmen Declared for 2023 NFL Draft

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must have been out of high school for at least three years and used up all of their college eligibility. However, underclassmen and prospects who have graduated early can also request permission from the league to be draft-eligible.

Five non-seniors are part of Ohio State's 2023 draft hopefuls. C.J. Stroud, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Luke Wypler, Ronnie Hickman and Paris Johnson Jr. are forgoing the rest of their college eligibility despite still having years remaining.

Player

Position

Draft Stock

C.J. Stroud

QB

Top-5 Pick

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

WR

Top-15 Pick

Luke Wypler

C

2nd Round

Ronnie Hickman

S

6th Round

Paris Johnson Jr.

OT

Top-10 Pick

Ohio State Seniors in the 2023 NFL Draft

Most of the NFL Draft is comprised of seniors who spent four years in college before attempting to enter the pros. This allows those who don't break out early to continue their development in hopes of closing out their collegiate careers strong.

Ohio State has 10 seniors looking to make the jump to the NFL. This group is headlined by offensive tackle Dawand Jones, who is projected as a potential late first or early second-round pick. He's joined by EDGE Zach Harrison, cornerback Cam Brown, defensive tackle Taron Vincent, linebacker Palaie Gaoteote, kicker Noah Ruggles, safety Tanner McCallister, defensive tackle Jerron Cage, long snapper Bradley Robinson and tight end/fullback Mitch Rossi.

Player

Position

Draft Stock

Dawand Jones

OT

1st-2nd Round

Zach Harrison

EDGE

3rd Round

Cam Brown

CB

6th Round

Taron Vincent

DT

7th Round-Undrafted

Palaie Gaoteote

LB

7th Round-Undrafted

Noah Ruggles

K

7th Round-Undrafted

Tanner McCallister

S

7th Round-Undrafted

Jerron Cage

DT

7th Round-Undrafted

Bradley Robinson

LS

7th Round-Undrafted

Mitch Rossi

TE/FB

7th Round-Undrafted

Most Likely Ohio State Players to Be Drafted in 2023

The scouting combine hosts the very best from the country for a showcase in front of every NFL front office. However, not every player looking to become a pro is invited to this event. This invite list gives us a good look at the players from each school with the strongest chances of being drafted or signing as a free agent. 

Ohio State had eight players invited to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine: C.J. Stroud, Cam Brown, Zach Harrison, Ronnie Hickman, Paris Johnson Jr., Dawand Jones, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Luke Wypler. There's a good chance everyone in this group hears their names called at various points in the upcoming draft.

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