Todd McShay lists three Ohio State athletes in his first-round NFL mock predictions
I know, I know, you don’t want to even think about the NFL draft until we turn the page on the Ohio State football season and whatever story the Buckeyes write in the 2022 College Football Playoff.
But still, there is a slew of OSU players we get to watch do their best work at the highest level in the game and you can bet that we’ll see more Ohio State players hear their names called when the 2023 NFL draft takes center stage in Kansas City in late April.
One of the most followed and well-respected NFL draft analysts out there is ESPN’s Todd McShay and he just dropped his latest early first-round mock NFL draft (subscription required) The 2023 cycle. Ohio State is well represented again with three stars expected pick up the phone to receive the good news in the green room or another location.
These are the three Ohio State prospects McShay made in the 2023 NFL Draft. We’re now nearing the end 2022.
C.J. Stroud, Quarterback
Nov 12, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7 throws the ball during the first quarter at Ohio Stadium against the Indiana Hoosiers. Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
What Todd McShay has done
Overall Pick | No. 4
Team | Detroit Lions
Paris Johnson Jr.
November 5, 2022 Evanston Illinois USA. Paris Johnson Jr. Ohio State Buckeyes offensive Lineman, Ohio State Buckeyes (77) Headshot taken during the second quarter at Ryan Field. Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
What Todd McShay has done
Overall Pick | No. 9
Team | Pittsburgh Steelers
Jaxon Smith Njigba Wide Receiver
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith–Njigba (11), runs past defensive end Jack Sawyer (33), during the spring football match at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, April 16, 2022. Credit to USA TODAY Sports
What Todd McShay has done
Overall Pick | No. 22
Team | Tennessee Titans
[listicle id=102401]
Contact/Follow Us @BuckeyesWire Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter Facebook Follow the Ohio State News, Notes, and Opinion for more information. Follow Phil Harrison on Twitter.
We want to hear your thoughts. Please comment below. Join the conversation today.