New 2025 NFL Mock Draft saw the Ohio State Buckeyes have the most first-round selections of any school
The Ohio State Buckeyes are fresh off a dominant performance in the College Football Playoffs, which resulted in them being crowned this year's National Champions. And they are getting deserved respect in a new A to Z Sports mock draft, with more players selected in the first round than any other school. Four Ohio State Buckeyes […]
The Ohio State Buckeyes are fresh off a dominant performance in the College Football Playoffs, which resulted in them being crowned this year's National Champions.
And they are getting deserved respect in a new A to Z Sports mock draft, with more players selected in the first round than any other school.
Four Ohio State Buckeyes selected in the first round of a new 2025 NFL Mock Draft
In a recent A to Z Sports mock draft, the Buckeyes had four players selected in the first round, tied for the most players selected in the first round of any school. A consensus first-round pick for months has been Emeka Egbuka, but he was also joined by teammates Jack Sawyer, Josh Simmons, and Donovan Jackson in this mock draft.
All four players are coming off strong showings in the playoffs and cemented themselves in the history books as Ohio State legends. None more than Sawyer, who just so happens to be the first Buckeye off the board in this mock. To make it even better, he ended up staying close to Columbus.
Jack Sawyer stays in Ohio and lands with the Bengals
"Why not keep the Ohio kid within state lines? Jack Sawyer became an Ohio State legend this season and reached new heights as a pass-rusher. Trey Hendrickson might depart the Bengals, and even if he doesn't, upgrading Sam Hubbard would be a nice development for the defense. Sawyer is a pro-ready, three-down, impact option."
Emeka Egbuka lands in Denver to catch passes from Bo Nix with the Broncos
"There's no question Sean Payton will love Emeka Egbuka's film. Reliable, consistent, a terrific run blocker, and more explosive than most think, Egbuka is the perfect No. 2 option in any offense. Denver desperately needs to overhaul its playmaking corps this offseason, and Egbuka can either replace Courtland Sutton or be a nice complementary piece for Bo Nix."
Josh Simmons heads to Green Bay to protect Jordan Love for the Packers
"I thought Green Bay was happy with Rasheed Walker but I'm hearing the team is more than open to taking an upgrade this spring. Josh Simmons might be the best overall left tackle in the class, but he is coming off a torn ACL. His power and quickness combination is evident in both phases, and he fits Matt LaFleur's scheme perfectly."
– New A to Z Sports NFL Mock Draft
Donovan Jackson joins the Rams with a chance to start right away
"Not enough is being made about how well Donovan Jackson played in eight games at left tackle for Ohio State. He shut down every pass-rusher he faced except Abdul Carter and was the lynchpin for the Buckeyes' title run. Whether Los Angeles wants to keep Alaric Jackson or replace him, there's a spot at right tackle for Donovan Jackson regardless."
– New A to Z Sports Mock Draft
