COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Over a dozen players instrumental in Ohio State's national championship season are spending the weekend in Indianapolis to impress professional scouts.
Fifteen former Buckeyes players will participate in the NFL scouting combine from Thursday to Sunday in the hopes of raising their draft stocks. Each of these title-winning players are projected to hear their names called at the NFL draft from April 24 to 26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Many left a strong impression with their performances during the College Football Playoff but will have to keep that momentum going through drills, interviews and more. Here is what to know ahead of this week's combine.
15 Buckeyes headed to the combine
Some of the top Ohio State players that gave fans lifelong memories will soon realize their lifelong dreams in the NFL. With 15 Buckeyes players headed to the combine, this year's class could equal the record of players taken in a single draft from the same school (Georgia had 15 in 2022).
From quarterback Will Howard and running back TreVeyon Henderson to defensive stars Jack Sawyer and JT Tuimoloau, NFL scouts will likely have each Ohio State player as someone to watch. And it won't just be for their talent but also for their knowledge on what it takes to win a championship.
Current projections have two or three Ohio State players being taken in the first round of the draft.
QB Will Howard
RB TreVeyon Henderson
RB Quinshon Judkins
WR Emeka Egbuka
OL Donovan Jackson
OL Seth McLaughlin
OL Josh Simmons
DL Ty Hamilton
DL Jack Sawyer
DL JT Tuimoloau
DL Tyleik Williams
LB Cody Simon
DB Denzel Burke
DB Jordan Hancock
DB Lathan Ransom
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after throwing a pass for a first down against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the fourth quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 10: Running Back TreVeyon Henderson #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs for a touchdown during the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Texas Longhorns College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Cotton Bowl Classic on January 10, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Quinshon Judkins #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs for a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 23: Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 23, 2024, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson plays against Michigan State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 09: Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Seth McLaughlin (56) warms up before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 9, 2024, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 05: Offensive lineman Josh Simmons #71 of the Ohio State Buckeyes seen in action during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Ohio Stadium on October 05, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - DECEMBER 21: Defensive tackle Ty Hamilton #58 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after a play in action during the College Football Playoff First Round game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 10: Defensive End Jack Sawyer #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates his touchdown after a fumble recovery during the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Texas Longhorns College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Cotton Bowl Classic on January 10, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - DECEMBER 21: JT Tuimoloau #44 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after a sack against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter in the Playoff First Round Game at Ohio Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Defensive Tackle Tyleik Williams #91 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after during the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game on January 1, 2025 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 10: Cody Simon #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates in the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Ohio State's Denzel Burke (10) looks to the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 1: Jordan Hancock #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes defends in coverage in the first half during the Rose Bowl against Oregon Ducks at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
Ohio State defensive back Lathan Ransom plays against Western Kentucky during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
What drills will they do?
Over 300 former college football stars will take their skills to the test in a variety of drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. Although each player will partake in drills specific to their position, all prospects will do the typical drills fans have come to know.
Among the most known drills include the 40-yard dash, bench press and vertical jump. Players will also do a broad jump, cone drills and shuttle runs to test their athleticism, quickness, strength and awareness.
