Ohio State held their annual Pro Day this afternoon, and eleven prospects worked out in front of over 100 NFL franchise representatives to take aim at getting an opportunity to play at the next level. Here are some of the highlights from the day.
Today’s the day‼️#DevelopedHere pic.twitter.com/OIyOuXUvJ2
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) March 23, 2022
Former Ohio State All-American defensive lineman and coach Mike Vrabel was in attendance. Vrabel is now the head coach of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans.
welcome home, @CoachVrabel50 ‼️ pic.twitter.com/vBs8mmezY7
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) March 23, 2022
Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith was also in attendance. Smith has familiarity with many of these players, as he was the head coach of Illinois from 2016-2020. Other NFL high-rollers in attendance included Packers GM Brian Gutekunst, Commanders head coach Ron Rivera, and Bears wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert.
After his workouts at Ohio State's pro day, Ohio State defensive lineman Tyreke Smith talked with Texans head coach Lovie Smith one-on-one for several minutes. pic.twitter.com/YqcBfJtjhT
— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) March 23, 2022
Garrett Wilson made a nice sliding catch and earned some applause from spectators.
Garrett Wilson draws applause for a sliding catch coming back to the ball: pic.twitter.com/l3WaL8axj7
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) March 23, 2022
CJ Stroud drops a dime to Chris Olave. We’ve heard that once or twice before.
C.J. Stroud to Chris Olave pic.twitter.com/ImztgsLZhR
— Stephen Means (@Stephen_Means) March 23, 2022
Master Teague was catching passes from a former national champion quarterback- Cardale Jones.
Here's @OhioStateFB RB @MasterTeagueIII going inside out on a route out of backfield to catch pass from OSU national championship QB @CJ1two Cardale Jones. Teague clearly was fit for the day, reportedly running a 4.40 second 40 earlier. pic.twitter.com/wYkjSstufQ
— Tim May (@TIM_MAYsports) March 23, 2022
Finally, one Buckeye who isn’t done in Columbus yet received some rave reviews from an NFL Scout.
One scout inside the Woody today:
“I want to draft that QB right now.”
— Carson (@cmacrae13) March 23, 2022
All in all, it was a great day for former Buckeyes. Expect to hear many of their names in the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft.
Featured image via: USA TODAY Sports
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