Buckeyes in the NFL: 5 Former Ohio State Football Players Shine In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 60 game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP/Lynne Sladky)
September 16, 2026

Five former Ohio State Buckeyes had strong performances last weekend, as the NFL kicked off Week 1 of its football season. The NFL season is officially here. As week one comes to a close, let’s take a look at which former Buckeyes are dominating on football’s biggest stage. Jaxon Smith-Njigba – Seattle Seahawks The NFL opened up its season on Wednesday night with a rematch of this year’s Super Bowl…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 8/21: Ohio State 2026 Football Schedule Rundown

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August 21, 2026

Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Dan and Cass break down Ohio State’s challenging 2026 schedule. Can the Buckeyes avoid multiple losses, or will Ryan Day’s team go undefeated? We open this episode by trying CJ Stroud’s new warm-up technique. Next, we break down the pivotal position battles on the offensive end of the ball. After a quick camp overview, Dan and Cass break down Ohio State’s 2026…

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Ohio State Football: Can Linebacker Christian Alliegro Embrace the Pressure?

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August 20, 2026

Ohio State linebacker Christian Alliegro faces the challenge of replacing elite draft picks and leading a defense in his first year with the Buckeyes. When Ohio State played Wisconsin in 2025, a Badgers defender wore an arm cast for most of the game. Somehow, the linebacker was still arguably the most productive player on the field for Wisconsin that day. That player was standout linebacker Christian Alliegro. The Avon, Connecticut…

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Ohio State Football: Key 2026 Fall Camp Storylines to Watch for Buckeyes

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) drops back to pass during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
August 3, 2026

Ohio State football enters Fall Camp ready to reload while shouldering championship expectations again in 2026.  It’s finally that time of year again. The Ohio State Buckeyes will begin training camp on August 6th. Like the spring practice period, there will be a plethora of new faces to get used to, mainly on the defensive side. With so much newness to the roster, there’s a handful of storylines to watch…

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Ohio State Football: Which Player Will Earn the Block O Jersey for the 2026 Buckeyes?

Ohio State WR Brandon Inniss celebrates touchdown in The Game | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
June 16, 2026

Ohio State’s annual tradition of awarding its coveted Block O jersey to a player will continue this Fall. Here are three likely candidates to receive the honor.  Each year, one Buckeye is fortunate enough to be chosen to wear the Block O jersey number. The tradition, which began in 2020 after the NCAA permitted athletes to wear the number 0, pays homage to former Buckeyes middle guard Bill Willis. As…

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Ohio State Football: How the Buckeyes Manage and Replace Defensive Talent

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia talks to cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. during the spring game. (Photo: Adam Cairns, USA TODAY Sports)
May 30, 2026

Ohio State’s defensive staff faces the challenge of replacing seven NFL draft picks from a historic defense. In 2025, Ohio State boasted a defense that stood out in a program already rich in defensive history. At the year’s end, they led the nation in Scoring Defense (9.3 PPG), Passing Defense (129.7 YPG), and Total Defense by allowing just 219 total yards per game- 35 less than any other unit in…

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Ohio State Recruiting: Buckeyes Land 2027 4-Star Linebacker Prince Goldsby

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May 28, 2026

Elite 2027 4-star linebacker Prince Goldsby committed to Ohio State, as the Buckeyes continue to bolster their recruiting class.  Missouri native Prince Goldsby chose the Buckeyes over other elite schools, including Miami, Penn State, and Alabama. Goldsby ranks as the No. 7 linebacker in the nation and the No. 101 overall recruit nationally, according to 247Sports composite rankings. Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 205 pounds, elite size is just one…

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2026 NFL Draft Tracker: Four Ohio State Buckeyes Selected in First Eleven Picks

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) blocks Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese (8) during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
April 23, 2026

The Ohio State Buckeyes had four players taken in the first eleven picks of the NFL Draft, including Carnell Tate as the first selection and a pair of linebackers in the Top 10 for the first time in the draft era.  Ohio State looked to tie an NFL Draft record with four players selected in the Top 10 for the first time since Michigan State in 1967. The Buckeyes had…

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Ohio State Football: These Buckeyes are Poised to Breakout in 2026

Ohio State DL Kenyatta Jackson | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
March 17, 2026

Spring practice is underway for the Ohio State football team, and many returning pieces are preparing to take on the challenge of replacing the talent lost to the NFL Draft. The first week of spring practice has come to a close, and many Buckeyes are gearing up to take over this season. Returning stars such as Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, and Jaylen McClain will look to pick up right where…

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Transformation of Sonny Styles: How a Safety Became the Most Athletic Linebacker in the 2026 NFL Draft

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles (LB25) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
March 4, 2026

At Ohio State, Sonny Styles transformed from a position-switch player into an elite NFL Draft prospect after a record-setting Combine. Sonny Styles grabbed the attention of the sports world at the NFL Combine, following a historic performance. At 6-foot-5 and 244 pounds, he exploded through testing with a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, a 43.5-inch vertical jump, and an 11-foot-2 broad jump, leaving scouts and analysts buzzing. But according to Ohio State linebackers…

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