Ohio State Football's Success in the NFL Extends Outside First Round Draft Picks

Defensive backs Marshon Lattimore, Malik Hooker and Gareon Conley were the lone Buckeyes selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. A list of other former members of the Scarlet and Gray, however, reveals that Ohio State success in the league goes beyond the first day.Dick LeBeau – Defensive Back Selection: Round 5 of the 1959 NFL Draft LeBeau played for Woody Hayes at Ohio State, and was a member of the 1957 National Championship team. He was originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns, but after being cut, LeBeau joined the Lions months later and played in Detroit for 14 seasons. During his time in the NFL, he recorded 62 interceptions and was named to the Pro Bowl three-straight seasons. After his playing career, LeBeau joined the coaching staff of six different NFL teams — including his current position as defensive coordinator and assistant coach of the Tennessee Titans.…

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