Seven Ohio State ranked as Big Ten's finest 2025 NFL Draft prospects: See who joined Quinshon Judkins and Emeka Egbuka

The Ohio State Buckeyes will dominate the 2025 NFL Draft, but they might not have the highest-drafted players. With a roster loaded with upperclassmen and eligible talent, the Buckeyes will have more than their share of representation. It's also possible they could break the record for most players selected from one school in a single […]

Ian Valentino — National College Football Writer
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Sept. 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) signals for a first down against the Western Michigan Broncos during the first half at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barbara J. Perenic/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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The Ohio State Buckeyes will dominate the 2025 NFL Draft, but they might not have the highest-drafted players. With a roster loaded with upperclassmen and eligible talent, the Buckeyes will have more than their share of representation. It's also possible they could break the record for most players selected from one school in a single season.

Recently, The 33rd Team ranked the best Big Ten prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft. While Michigan had three players ranked over any Buckeye, Ryan Day's program had the most players. Let's take a look at each of the prospects.

Ohio State 2025 NFL Draft Prospects Ranked

I won't go into too much detail on the rest because you can read the original piece to get my thoughts on Denzel Burke, Quinshon Judkins, Tyleik Williams, and Jack Sawyer. But let's start with how I ranked the Buckeyes against each other:

  1. Jack Sawyer, EDGE
  2. Tyleik Williams, DT
  3. Quinshon Judkins, RB
  4. Denzel Burke, CB
  5. Emeka Egbuka, WR
  6. JT Tuimoloau, EDGE
  7. TreVeyon Henderson, RB

The rest made the honorable mention list. Next up for Ohio State but were unranked were Donovan Jackson and Josh Simmons. I think we could also see Seth McLaughlin, Josh Fryar, Will Howard, Sonny Styles, Jordan Hancock, Lathan Ransom, Davison Igbinosun, and Cody Simon drafted.

Here's my take on Egbuka, Tuimoloau, and Henderson.

Emeka Egbuka

I like Egbuka a lot, just as I did with Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Egbuka is just as good of a football player and a better athlete. And yet, it's hard to imagine him being more than a very good No. 2 in the NFL. While that's worth a first-round pick for the right team, I don't think that's the case for everyone.

Rashee Rice is my comparison for Egbuka. He can do everything and checks all the boxes, and teams will be better for adding him. 

J.T. Tuimoloau

A stellar run defender and power-rusher in the passing game, Tuimoloau is just solid all around. He's a plug-and-play defender who can be a reliable end on either side. I have a Day 2 grade on Tuimoloau.

The obvious concern here is the lack of explosiveness. Tuimoloau has tremendous strength, awareness, and is a good athlete. But he could also become a subpackage player if he can't create pressures or finish sack opportunities more frequently. 

TreVeyon Henderson

The most explosive back in football when he has a runway, I love the game Henderson plays. He's improved his toughness and decision-making as he looks for lanes, and his speed is incredible. Can he stay durable and avoid negative gains? If he can, Henderson can be an excellent NFL starter.

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