For over 100 years, the East-West Shrine Bowl has been a staple of the NFL draft process. The Shrine Bowl team of scouts released its list of 1,000 players to watch for the 2025 NFL Draft, and the Ohio State Buckeyes were prominently featured. A whopping 17 Buckeyes found their names on the list.

The NFL draft record for players selected from one school in one year is 15. The 2024-25 Buckeyes team has quite the opportunity in front of them after several stars decided to come back for this season. We'll preview whether each of these 17 players will be and where they could be drafted.

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Ohio State Buckeyes 2025 NFL Draft Outlook

Denzel Burke, CB

Denzel Burke will be in consideration for one of the first Buckeyes drafted in 2025. A playmaker with ball skills, good size, and tremendous quickness, Burke profiles as a high-end No. 2 or low-end No. 1 cornerback in the NFL. He's a slam-dunk top-60 pick. 

Donovan Jackson, OG

It's easy to love Donovan Jackson's physical traits. Right now, he's more of an athlete than a surefire, star-level blocker. But he'll go on Day 2 regardless, as his upside makes him a safe bet to be a quality NFL player, if not better. 

Emeka Egbuka, WR

A bit forgotten due to his injuries last year, Emeka Egbuka will be in the first-round mix next April. He's more explosive than most remember and has one of the highest floors in the receiver class. I'm a big fan.

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J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE

A true power-rushing end who is stellar against the run, J.T. Tuimoloau lacks that pop as a pass-rusher that would land him in the first round. Look for 4-3 base defenses to value him more on Day 2 as someone who can play a lot early on and be a quality contributor. 

Jack Sawyer, EDGE

A sneaky Round 1 candidate in 2025, Jack Sawyer has the tools to be the star of the defensive front. We saw glimpses of it throughout 2023, so now it's about becoming a consistently impactful pass rusher. Sawyer has the physical profile of a long-term starter with good production. 

TreVeyon Henderson, RB

There's not a more explosive back in the class than TreVeyon Henderson. I thought he'd be RB1 in 2024, but his pairing with Quinshon Judkins is even more intriguing. His biggest question mark is durability; therefore, he's likely a Day 2 pick.

Tyleik Williams, DT

Powerful, quick, and massive, Tyleik Williams has top-40 potential. His movement skills, given his weight of well over 300 pounds, bode well for his future. We want to see more impactful plays in 2024.

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Will Howard, QB

Graded as a Day 3 talent last year, Will Howard can shoot up draft boards if he shows quicker processing and improved accuracy in Ohio State's more spread scheme. His strong arm and mobility are encouraging. At worst, he'll be an NFL backup for a long time.

Lathan Ransom, SAF

An experienced player throughout the secondary, Lathan Ransom has versatility and size on his side. We'd like to see continued improvement in man coverage assignments. He'll be in late-round pick consideration. 

Lorenzo Styles, CB

A receiver-turned-cornerback, Lorenzo Styles' best chance to get drafted is by dominating his pro day. I have a hard time seeing him get picked unless someone gets injured ahead of him on the depth chart. There's not enough film on him yet.

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Davison Igbinosun, CB

He lacks the ball skills needed to go higher than Day 2, but Davison Igbinosun is sticky in coverage. His run-game activity and length will endear him to multiple coverage schemes and those wanting to incorporate more zone than Ohio State does. 

Jordan Hancock, CB

The best slot corner in the country, Jordan Hancock, could see the end of the first round if he tests as well as he should. Like others, his ball skills will determine his draft upside. I love his game and outlook.

Josh Simmons, OT

The flashes for Josh Simmons can be very good, but seeing the draft community so high on him is surprising. Consistency in pass pro is needed, but a full offseason to get better hand placement and a stronger anchor can push him into the top 60. 

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Seth McLaughlin, OC

Last year was a tough one for Seth McLaughlin. At his best, he's a quality pass-blocking center who can be a decent backup in the NFL. If he plays like last year? McLaughlin might not finish the year as Ohio State's center. It's not impossible he's drafted, but not overly likely. 

Cody Simon, LB

A solid middle linebacker with some range and coverage comfort, I think Cody Simon will be in the mix to be drafted. It's tough with linebackers, but he has the tools to be a special teamer and quality backup, which is worth a Day 3 pick.

Josh Fryar, OG

I don't really see it with Josh Fryar. Too slow and not flexible enough to recover against quicker, more explosive defenders, Josh Fryar will have a hard time getting drafted.

Ty Hamilton, DT

More of a run-stopping presence, Ty Hamilton will be in the fight to be a late-round pick. He's strong, hulking, and has some two-gap upside. But those guys are very late picks. 

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East-West Shrine Bowl Information

Annually, about 1000 players who are eligible for the all-star game are either drafted, signed post-draft or participate in a rookie mini-camp. The intention behind the Shrine Bowl 1000 is to offer insight into their scouting process and highlight college athletes who are eligible for the all-star game in anticipation of the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl and the 2025 NFL Draft class.

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Compiling this list presented a significant challenge for the team, as they evaluated players across all four football divisions and consulted with both NFL and college staff to ensure the top 1000 athletes were chosen for the NFL level.

The East-West Shrine Bowl is a premier all-star event, scheduled to occur at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, on January 30, 2025. The participants will receive coaching from NFL coaches, benefit from an NFL facility, and access resources, facilities, schedules, and opportunities of NFL caliber.