June 9, 2026

Top 10 highest drafted outside linebackers in Ohio State football history

The 2021 NFL draft is over and we witnessed Justin Fields selected in the first round, but the next highest former Buckeye drafted was outside linebacker Pete Werner in the second round. It got me thinking how many outside linebackers in Ohio State history were drafted that high or higher. © Provided by Buckeyes Wire Top ten highest drafted outside linebackers in Ohio State history To determine the highest-drafted outside linebackers was not as easy as quarterback, because a few of the players listed played defensive end at Ohio State, but were drafted with the intention of playing outside linebacker. Same with some of the players that primarily played on the inside during their collegiate career but were drafted with the intent of playing on the outside. MORE: Ohio State running back Master Teague has best odds of any Ohio State player to win Heisman according to BetMGM LOOK: Justin…

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