Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer, April 15, 2015
Prolific. There is no other way to describe Ohio State?s performance in the last 10 NFL drafts. It?s a proverbial football factory in Columbus. But, I think we already had an inkling of that.
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In all, the Buckeyes have had 52 picks, including 13 first-round selections, in the last 10 NFL drafts. In 2006, Ohio State was off-the-charts productive with five first-round picks. It takes some schools decades to have five total first-rounders.
The Buckeyes have had no fewer than three selections in any draft since 2005. Linebackers (13) and defensive backs (12) have been the most popular positions.
The Buckeyes will add to this impressive total in year?s draft, with wideout Devin Smith, defensive tackle Michael Bennett, tight end Jeff Heuerman and corner Doran Grant leading the way as the likely Ohio State players to be first off the board.
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OHIO STATE DRAFT (2005-14)
Highest pick: No. 5 overall, LB A.J. Hawk, 2006/Packers
Most fertile draft: 2006, nine selections
Total first-round picks: 13
Total picks: 52
Position breakdown:
- Linebacker: 13
- Defensive back: 12
- Offensive line: 8
- Receiver: 7
- Running back: 5
- Defensive line: 5
- Quarterback: 1
- Kicker: 1
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2005
Second round: K Mike Nugent, Jets
Third round: DB Dustin Fox, Vikings
Third round: RB Maurice Clarett, Broncos
2006
First round: LB A.J. Hawk, Packers
First round: DB Donte Whitner, Bills
First round: LB Bobby Carpenter, Cowboys
First round: WR Santonio Holmes, Steelers
First round: C Nick Mangold, Jets
Third round: CB Ashton Youboty, Bills
Third round: LB Anthony Schlegel, Jets
Fourth round: DB Nate Salley, Panthers
Fourth round: G Rob Sims, Seahawks
2007
First round: WR Ted Ginn, Jr., Dolphins
First round: WR Anthony Gonzalez, Colts
Third round: DT Quinn Pitcock, Colts
Fourth round: RB Antonio Pittman, Saints
Fifth round: DE Jay Richardson, Raiders
Fifth round: WR Roy Hall, Colts
Fifth round: QB Troy Smith, Ravens
Sixth round: C Doug Datish, Falcons
2008
First round: LB Vernon Gholston, Jets
Seventh round: LB Larry Grant, Rams
Seventh round: OT Kirk Barton, Bengals
2009
First round: CB Malcolm Jenkins, Saints
First round: RB Beanie Wells, Cardinals
Second round: LB James Laurinaitis, Rams
Second round: WR Brian Robiskie, Browns
Fourth round: DB Donald Washington, Chiefs
Fourth round: WR Brian Hartline, Dolphins
Fifth round: LB Marcus Freeman, Bears
2010
Fourth round: LB Thaddeus Gibson, Steelers
Seventh round: DE Doug Worthington, Steelers
Seventh round: FS Kurt Coleman, Eagles
Seventh round: LB Austin Spitler, Dolphins
2011
First round: DE Cameron Hayward, Steelers
Fourth round: DB Chimdi Chekwa, Raiders
Fifth round: DB Jermale Hines, Rams
Sixth round: LB Brian Rolle, Eagles
Sixth round: LB Ross Homan, Vikings
2012
Second round: OT Mike Adams, Steelers
Third round: WR DeVier Posey, Texans
Sixth round: RB Dan Herron, Bengals
Sixth round: DB Nate Ebner, Patriots
2013
Second round: DT Johnathan Hankins, Giants
Fourth round: LB John Simon, Ravens
Seventh round: OT Reid Fragel, Bengals
2014
First round: LB Ryan Shazier, Steelers
First round: CB Bradley Roby, Broncos
Second round: RB Carlos Hyde, 49ers
Second round: OT Jack Mewhort, Colts
Fifth round: C Corey Linsley, Packers
Seventh round: DB Christian Bryant, Rams
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