Week 1 of the NFL season has finally kicked off. While we are waiting on the Ohio State Buckeyes to kick off against the Toledo Rockets, it is fun to sit back and watch how former Ohio State players wreck it in the National Football League.
We are incredibly blessed to be Buckeye fans because there are so many talented players that we enjoy on Sunday after watching current Ohio State players on Saturday. The list of former Buckeyes is so large we have to split this list into two with offense and defense.
Pete Werner, New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints got the win over the Atlanta Falcons, 27-26, and Pete Werner was the leading tackler with 12 tackles.
Buckeye teamwork: Pete Werner forces the fumble, Bradley Roby recovers. pic.twitter.com/GDl40d2c4I
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) September 11, 2022
Jeff Okudah, Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions played very well as they barely lost to the Philadelphia Eagles, 38-35, and Jeff Okudah played well with ten tackles, while not allowing a single catch while shadowing DeVonta Smith. Look for a breakout year now that Okudah is healthy.
Jeff Okudah had them locked up on Rikers Island today and held Davonta Smith without a catch all game!! #BigRanked @jeffokudah 🔒🌶 pic.twitter.com/Oi1Nbt1Fo2
— CoachJay (@CoachJayCosme) September 11, 2022
Jerome Baker, Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins destroyed the New England Patriots, 20-7, and Jerome Baker was the second leading tackler on the team with six.
Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers lost to the Chicago Bears, 19-10, and Nick Bosa played a vital role with five tackles and one sack, one on another former Buckeye, Justin Fields.
Nick Bosa Bull Rush 💪
📺: #SFvsCHI on FOX
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/8gCtJMnwZ7 pic.twitter.com/zeh9r5tZjN— NFL (@NFL) September 11, 2022
Raekwon McMillan, New England Patriots
The New England Patriots lost to the Miami Dolphins, 20-7, but Raekwon McMillan played his part by recording five tackles.
Bradley Roby, New Orleans Saints
The second New Orleans Saints representative on this list, Bradley Roby was responsible for five tackles in a win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Buckeye teamwork: Pete Werner forces the fumble, Bradley Roby recovers. pic.twitter.com/GDl40d2c4I
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) September 11, 2022
Sam Hubbard, Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 23-20, and Sam Hubbard accounted for four tackles.
Sam Hubbard was everywhere on the first two runs. An overthrow ends the three-out possession. pic.twitter.com/8aV3YPy86k
— Josh Kirkendall (@Josh_Kirkendall) September 11, 2022
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