NFL Buckeyes

11/08/2025

CJ clocks in at #39 on the NFL top 100 💯 💥 💪

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NFL Top 100 Players of 2025:HoustonTexans QB is ranked No. 39

11/08/2025

Justin Fields turns it on for his first TD as a Jet! 💨

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Watch the Jets quarterback take off for a 13-yard scoring play on the offense's first drive of the 2025 preseason.

11/08/2025

Trey goes 💯 for the TD! 💥

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TreVeyon Henderson Returns the Opening Kickoff 100-yards for a touchdown vs. Washington Commanders

11/08/2025

JTT showing his moves in his first preseason action! 💪

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Indianapolis Colts DE JT Tuimoloau's eight-yard strip-sack on Baltimore Ravens QB Devin Leary closes out the first half of their preseason matchup on August 7, 2025.

11/08/2025

Below is a list of former Ohio State football players currently on NFL rosters as of Monday, August 11, 2025, arranged alphabetically by team and then by player within each team. The list includes their position and the number of years they have been in the NFL, calculated based on their debut through the 2024 season, with new players from the 2025 draft listed as “rookie.” Let us know if this list is missing any former player or of any changes that need made. We will update this list as needed.

• Arizona Cardinals
• Browning, Baron, OLB, 4 years
• Burke, Denzel, CB, rookie
• Fryar, Josh, OT, rookie
• Fuller, Jordan, S, 4 years
• Harrison Jr., Marvin, WR, 1 year
• Johnson Jr., Paris, OT, 2 years
• Jones, Matthew, DT, rookie
• Simon, Cody, ILB, rookie
• Atlanta Falcons
• Harrison, Zach, DE, 2 years
• McCullough, Liam, LS, 5 years
• Buffalo Bills
• Bosa, Joey, DE, 9 years
• Hancock, Jordan, S, rookie
• Carolina Panthers
• Ransom, Lathan, S, rookie
• Chicago Bears
• Jackson, Jonah, OG, 5 years
• Wade, Shaun, CB, 4 years
• Cincinnati Bengals
• McLaughlin, Seth, OC, rookie
• Cleveland Browns
• Baker, Jerome, LB, 7 years
• Hall Jr., Mike, DT, 1 year
• Hickman, Ronnie, S, 2 years
• Jones, Dawand, OT, 2 years
• Judkins, Quinshon, RB, rookie
• Ward, Denzel, CB, 7 years
• Wypler, Luke, OC, 2 years
• Dallas Cowboys
• Campbell, Parris, WR, 6 years
• Ho**er, Malik, S, 8 years
• Denver Broncos
• Cooper, Jonathon, OLB, 4 years
• Detroit Lions
• Decker, Taylor, OT, 9 years
• Jones, Jamarco, OT, 7 years
• Williams, Tyleik, DT, rookie
• Houston Texans
• Johnson, Xavier, WR, rookie
• Stover, Cade, TE, 1 year
• Stroud, C.J., QB, 2 years
• Togiai, Tommy, DT, 4 years
• Indianapolis Colts
• Lewis, Tyquan, DE, 7 years
• Tuimoloau, JT, DE, rookie
• Jacksonville Jaguars
• Hamilton, DaVon, DT, 4 years
• Kansas City Chiefs
• Simmons, Josh, OT, rookie
• Las Vegas Raiders
• Eichenberg, Tommy, LB, 1 year
• Munford Jr., Thayer, OT/OG, 3 years
• Los Angeles Rams
• Hamilton, Ty, DT, rookie
• Minnesota Vikings
• Jackson, Donovan, OG, rookie
• Okudah, Jeff, CB, 5 years
• New England Patriots
• Henderson, TreVeyon, RB, rookie
• Scott Jr., Gee, TE, rookie
• New Orleans Saints
• Olave, Chris, WR, 3 years
• Werner, Pete, ILB, 4 years
• Young, Chase, OLB, 5 years
• New York Jets
• Fields, Justin, QB, 4 years
• Myers, Josh, OC/OG, 4 years
• Ruckert, Jeremy, TE, 3 years
• Wilson, Garrett, WR, 3 years
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• Harrison, Malik, ILB, 5 years
• Heyward, Cameron, DT, 14 years
• Howard, Will, QB, rookie
• Johnston, Cameron, P, 6 years
• Sawyer, Jack, OLB, rookie
• San Francisco 49ers
• Bosa, Nick, DE, 6 years
• Farrell, Luke, TE, 4 years
• Seattle Seahawks
• Smith, Tyreke, DE, 3 years
• Smith-Njigba, Jaxon, WR, 2 years
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Egbuka, Emeka, WR, rookie
• Tennessee Titans
• Jones, Dre’Mont, OLB, 6 years
• Prince, Isaiah, OT, 6 years
• Washington Commanders
• Brown, Noah, WR, 8 years
• Holmes, Jalyn, DE, 7 years
• Lattimore, Marshon, CB, 8 years
• McLaurin, Terry, WR, 6 years

11/08/2025

Scarlet and Gray Legends: The Buckeye Quarterback Trio Conquering the NFL

In the shadow of The Horseshoe, where the roar of 100,000 Buckeye faithful shakes the earth and “Sweet Caroline” rings out under autumn skies, Ohio State University has forged a new legacy. Once a fortress of bone-crushing defenses and electrifying skill players, Columbus has become a crucible for quarterbacks who don’t just wear the Scarlet and Gray—they embody it. Justin Fields, C.J. Stroud, and Will Howard are the torchbearers, three sons of Ohio State carrying the Block O from the banks of the Olentangy to the NFL’s grandest stages. With hearts full of Buckeye pride and arms forged in the fires of The Game, their stories—of grit, glory, and a championship swagger—are rewriting what it means to be an OSU quarterback in the pros.

First, there’s Justin Fields, the Georgia-born lightning bolt who brought a thunderstorm to Columbus. Raised in Kennesaw, Fields was a five-star prodigy, his high school tapes a montage of deep bombs and dazzling runs. He started at Georgia, but the fit was like a mismatched jersey—too tight, too limiting. In 2019, he donned the Scarlet and Gray, and Ohio Stadium became his canvas. Over two seasons, Fields painted masterpieces: a 20-2 record, 5,373 passing yards, 63 touchdowns, and just nine interceptions, with a 68% completion rate that silenced doubters. His legs added 867 yards and 15 scores, each juke and sprint a middle finger to that team up north. Fields led the Buckeyes to consecutive College Football Playoff berths, including a 2020 national title game run, earning third- and seventh-place Heisman nods. In Columbus, he wasn’t just a quarterback—he was a Buckeye warrior, chanting “O-H-I-O” with the fans and planting the flag of a new era.
The 2021 NFL Draft tested his Buckeye resolve. Critics poked at his reads, whispering about work ethic, but Fields, backed by the fiery endorsements of coach Ryan Day and teammates, stood tall. The Chicago Bears traded up to claim him 11th overall, betting on his Scarlet and Gray heart. His early NFL years were a gauntlet: 5-24 as a starter, 4,973 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and 26 picks over three seasons. But his legs? Pure Buckeye magic—1,697 rushing yards, including a record-shattering 1,143 in 2022, second only to Lamar Jackson in NFL history. Traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024, Fields found his groove, completing 65.8% of his passes for 1,106 yards and five touchdowns, plus 289 rushing yards and five scores. Now with the New York Jets on a two-year, $40 million deal, Fields carries the Buckeye spirit into every huddle, his dual-threat fire a testament to the fight instilled in Columbus. His story is a Scarlet and Gray saga of defiance, proving that no critic can dim a Buckeye’s shine.

Then there’s C.J. Stroud, the California cool kid who turned The Horseshoe into a passing cathedral. Born in Rancho Cucamonga, Stroud arrived in 2020 as a top recruit, learning the Buckeye way behind Fields before seizing the reins. From 2021 to 2022, he was a maestro in shoulder pads, posting a 21-4 record and slinging 8,123 yards, 85 touchdowns, and just 12 interceptions with a 69.3% completion rate that left defenses dizzy. Stroud smashed records—573 yards in a single game, three games with six touchdown passes—and earned Heisman finalist honors (fourth in 2021, third in 2022). Even in the sting of Michigan losses, his 348 yards and four scores in the 2022 playoff semifinal against Georgia screamed Buckeye pride. With receivers like Garrett Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr., Stroud made Ohio State’s passing game a Scarlet and Gray symphony, each spiral a note in a song that echoed from Script Ohio to Carmen Ohio.
The 2023 NFL Draft brought whispers about his mobility, but Stroud, like a true Buckeye, answered with a combine performance that turned heads. The Houston Texans snatched him second overall, and he rewarded them with a rookie season for the ages: 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns, five picks, and an NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award, dragging Houston to the playoffs. In 2024, he kept climbing, throwing 3,727 yards and 20 touchdowns for another postseason run. Stroud’s story is pure Buckeye precision, a kid who took the lessons of Columbus—focus, heart, and a little “Hang On Sloopy” swagger—and built a Texans empire. He’s proof that Ohio State quarterbacks can sling it with the best, carrying the Block O into every snap.

Finally, there’s Will Howard, the Pennsylvania pilgrim who found his destiny in Scarlet and Gray. From Downingtown, Howard spent three seasons as Kansas State’s starter, his strong arm and sneaky speed forging a solid career. But in 2024, he answered the call of Columbus, transferring to Ohio State for one final shot at immortality. What he delivered was pure Buckeye legend: a National Championship, toppling Notre Dame in a title game for the ages. Howard threw for 4,010 yards and 35 touchdowns with six interceptions, adding 334 rushing yards and seven scores. His MVP performance against the Fighting Irish was a masterclass, his poise under pressure a nod to the Buckeye faithful who stayed up late singing “Sweet Caroline.” In just one season, Howard became a Columbus hero, his name etched alongside Fields and Stroud in the annals of The Horseshoe.
The 2025 NFL Draft saw Howard as a diamond in the rough, his championship grit shining brighter than raw flash. The Pittsburgh Steelers, led by Buckeye-loving coach Mike Tomlin, grabbed him in the sixth round, 185th overall, envisioning him as a backup to the legendary Aaron Rodgers. As a rookie, Howard’s NFL story is just beginning, competing for snaps behind a four-time MVP. His college resume—over 7,000 passing yards and 70 total touchdowns across Kansas State and Ohio State—carries the weight of a Buckeye champion. Howard’s tale is one of Scarlet and Gray redemption, a journeyman who found glory in Columbus and now chases it in Pittsburgh, where the Terrible Towels wave like a distant cousin of the Buckeye flags.

These three—Fields the Buckeye blaze, Stroud the Scarlet sharpshooter, Howard the championship heart—have obliterated the tired myth that Ohio State quarterbacks fade in the NFL. Where names like Art Schlichter and Craig Krenzel once tripped, Fields runs free, Stroud throws daggers, and Howard carries a ring forged in The Horseshoe. From the fields of Georgia, California, and Pennsylvania to the hallowed turf of Columbus, they’ve carried the Block O with pride, their stories intertwined like the notes of “Buckeye Battle Cry.” For the Scarlet and Gray faithful, it’s a saga that stirs the soul—proof that in Columbus, heroes are born, and in the NFL, they wear their Buckeye roots like a badge of honor, ready to script the next chapter in a legacy that’s forever O-H-I-O.

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