Looking ahead to Ohio State football’s 2022 NFL draft class and likely rounds of
With the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror, it’s time to turn our attention to the upcoming 2022 NFL draft. Ohio State is a historical monster when it comes to sending guys to the NFL and it will most likely be no different this year.
All told, there are seven OSU players that look most likely to be selected somewhere within the NFL draft’s seven rounds, with others sure to garner invites as undrafted free agent signings. And, as a free Ohio State homer website, of course, we are here to break it all down for you.
Here is a look at all of the Ohio State football players you’ll likely hear have their names called out in Las Vegas when all the hoopla of the 2022 NFL draft takes center stage on a television or streaming device near you.
And for more draft coverage, be sure to follow our sister site, Draft Wire, for all the news, rumors, and mocks you can handle leading into this year’s spectacle.
Garrett Wilson, Wide Reciever
Sep 25, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5)celebrates the long catch during the first quarter against the Akron Zips at Ohio Stadium. Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
NFL Draft Bio
Height | 6-foot
Weight | 192-pounds
Hometown | Austin, TX
High School | Lake Travis
Likely Round Taken
First Round
Chris Olave, Wide Receiver
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Olave (2) can’t come up with the catch against Maryland Terrapins during the third quarter of their NCAA college football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on October 9, 2021. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
NFL Draft Bio
Height | 6-foot, 1-inch
Weight | 188-pounds
Hometown | San Ysidro, CA
High School | Mission Hills
Likely Round Taken
First Round
Nicholas Petit-Frere, Offensive Tackle
Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
NFL Draft Bio
Height | 6-foot, 5-inches
Weight | 315-pounds
Hometown | Tampa, FL
High School | Berkely Prep
Likely Round Taken
Second Round/Early Third
Jeremy Ruckert, Tight End
Oct 30, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jeremy Ruckert (88) celebrates the first down catch in the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium. Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
NFL Draft Bio
Height | 6-foot, 5-inches
Weight | 250-pounds
Hometown | Lindenhurst, NY
High School | Lindenhurst
Likely Round Taken
Third Round
Thayer Munford, Offensive Tackle
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) celebrates with Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Luke Wypler (53) and Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Thayer Munford (75) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of Saturday’s NCAA Division I football game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Oh., on November 13, 2021. Credit: USA TODAY Sports
NFL Draft Bio
Height | 6-foot, 6-inches
Weight | 320-pounds
Hometown | Cincinnati, OH
High School | Massillon Washington
Likely Round Taken
Third Round
Haskell Garrett, Defensive Tackle
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Haskell Garrett (92) waits for officials to review a play during Saturday’s NCAA Division I football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on October 30, 2021. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
NFL Draft Bio
Height | 6-foot, 2-inches
Weight | 300-pounds
Hometown | Las Vegas, NV
High School | Bishop Gorman
Likely Round Taken
Mid to late Third Round
Tyreke Smith, Defensive End
Jan 1, 2021; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Tyreke Smith (11) celebrates after tackling Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) in the third quarter during the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
NFL Draft Bio
Height | 6-foot, 3-inches
Weight | 265-pounds
Hometown | Cleveland, OH
High School | Cleveland Heights
Likely Round Taken
Late Rounds (five through seven)
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