June 21, 2026

Can Ohio State's 2019 NFL Hopefuls Have a Similar Early Impact As the 2016 Draft Class?

Ohio State’s 2016 NFL draft class is shaping up to be one for the ages. The Buckeyes have produced a number of great professionals, highlighted by impressive draft classes from 1997, 2004 and 2006. But the ’16 group is off to a fast start with no signs of slowing down. New Orleans Saints wideout Michael Thomas is shredding NFL secondaries at a clip the league has never seen. He obliterated the NFL record for most receptions in his first three seasons, hauling in 321 catches to break the record of 288 previously held by Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry. When healthy, Joey Bosa has been one of the most effective and productive pass-rushers in the league. He’s registered 28.5 sacks in just 35 games and totaled 101 solo tackles and four forced fumbles to anchor the Los Angeles Chargers defense. Then there’s Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott, who burst onto the scene…

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