Ohio State football is one of the kings of college football and sends a slew of players to the NFL on a yearly basis. The Buckeyes lead the country in total draft picks since 2000, and are the all-time leaders in total number of first-round draft picks.
With all of that talent going on to play at the next level, there are plenty of players in the NFL that are considered fan favorites. Want proof? OSU has five former Buckeye players that are in the top fifty of officially licensed merchandise sales according to the NFLPA. The timeframe in question is March 1, 2021, through February 28, 2022.
So which five are in the top fifty? You might be able to guess, but if not, here’s what the NFLPA says about it all.