June 14, 2026

Ohio State’s History of First-Round Picks Entering the 2022 NFL Draft


The 2022 NFL draft kicks off tonight. To get you ready for the festivities, we’ve compiled some notes about Ohio State’s history of first-round NFL draft picks. The Buckeyes have had more first-round picks than any other program, and if things go as planned for Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson on Thursday night, they’ll still have the all-time lead after this year. Most 1st Round Draft Picks Since 1936 TEAM PICKS Ohio State 85 USC 84 Alabama 73 Notre Dame 69 Miami 66 All-Time First Round Selections Ohio State currently retains a slim edge over USC for the all-time lead in opening round selections. The Buckeyes stand at 85 first round picks and the Trojans have 84. If Dan Hope’s predictions come true, Wilson and Olave will bump the Buckeyes up to 87 opening-round selections. USC is also expected to have at least one first-round pick on Thursday night in fellow wide receiver Drake…

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