Ohio State Alumni Shine in NFL Playoffs: A Look at Buckeyes in Postseason Action
The Ohio State Buckeyes may have been eliminated from the college football playoffs, but many former players will be participating in the NFL playoffs. A total of 20 Ohio State alumni will be playing for 11 different teams in the postseason. The Pittsburgh Steelers have the most Buckeyes players with four, including veteran Cam Hayward, rookies Will Howard and Jack Sawyer, and Malik Harrison.
CJ Stroud, the starting quarterback for the Houston Texans, will be making his third consecutive playoff appearance. He will be joined by teammates Cade Stover and Tommy Togiai. Nick Vannett will be a rotational player for the Rams, while Ty Hamilton has been contributing on the defensive line. Jake McQuaide, the Rams' long snapper, has returned to the team this season.
TreyVeon Henderson, a rookie and national champion, will be a key player for the New England Patriots' run game. Joey Bosa will lead the Buffalo Bills' defensive line, with Jordan Hancock rotating in the secondary. Lanthan Ransom will play a crucial role in the Carolina Panthers' secondary.
Luke Farrell will be the only Ohio State player on the San Francisco 49ers, while DaVon Hamilton will represent the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jonah Jackson is starting at guard for the Chicago Bears, and Jonathan Cooper has been a standout outside linebacker for the Denver Broncos.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, had an impressive season with 1,793 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, leading his team to the NFC's top seed. Overall, Ohio State alumni will be well-represented in the NFL playoffs this year, showcasing their talent and skills on the big stage.