The Ohio State football program has been up and running for 125 incredible seasons, and the amount of talent that has filtered through Columbus is staggering. The Buckeyes have produced six Heisman Trophy winners (and seven trophies total) and sent 416 players to the NFL via the draft, 69 of which went in the first round. But who are the 10 best players to ever suit up in the scarlet and gray? Determining that starts with Ohio State’s six Heisman winners. They’re part of a fraternity that is comprised of the greatest players in college football history, so they’re on this list by default. The other four spots? Those went to guys who played key roles in their respective championship teams, dominated their position like no other players ever have or own the distinction of putting Ohio State on the map (in a literal sense). When a top 10 list of the greatest players in school history starts with a Heisman Trophy winner, that says a lot about the level of talent the program has produced. And that’s exactly how this countdown starts. Troy Smith was Ohio State’s most recent winner of college football’s highest individual honor, winning the trophy after an outstanding 2006 season. He was the trigger man for one of the most efficient offenses in the country, throwing for 2,542 yards and 30 touchdowns against just six interceptions during his senior season. The Buckeyes went wire-to-wire as the No. 1 team in the country during the regular season before falling to Florida in the BCS title game. Despite falling to the Gators in his final game, Smith will go down as one of the greatest Buckeyes ever. He’s fondly remembered for his domination of rival Michigan. In his three starts against the Wolverines, Smith amassed 1,051 total yards and nine touchdowns, leading the Buckeyes to victories in each game. From Andy Katzenmoyer to A.J. …
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