The Ohio State Buckeyes had four players selected during the 2024 NFL Draft. They’ll match that number with just defensive backs during the 2025 NFL Draft. The Buckeyes are scheduled to take on Tennessee in the opening round of the College Football Playoff and there will be no shortage of prospects that could be fits for the Green Bay Packers.
Tyleik Williams, DT
Williams is a roadblock against the run. He controls his gap and is able to peel off blocks to get his hands on ball carriers. He’s a rangy big man and has a radar for the football. The Packers could be in the market for TJ Slaton’s replacement this offseason. Williams would help Green Bay continue to improve against the run and he has the tools to wreck the opposing team’s ground game.
Cody Simon, LB
Simon has enjoyed a breakout season, recording 74 tackles, nine tackles for loss, five sacks and five pass deflections. Simon is assignment-sound and is quick to find the football. He shows good range in coverage and has the lateral athleticism to hold up at the next level. Before this season, Simon logged 473 snaps on special teams during his first four seasons and recorded nine tackles.
Sonny Styles, LB
The former safety has recorded 76 tackles, seven tackles for loss and four sacks at his new position. Styles recently just turned 20 years old and is an excellent space athlete. He has sideline-to-sideline range and a team may be willing to bet on his tools on Day 3 of the draft. The former safety has logged 430 special teams snaps and recorded nine tackles during his time at Ohio State.
Jack Sawyer, Edge
Sawyer’s motor is always running. He brings the same energy on every snap. He’s a physical run defender and is powerful at the point of attack. Over the past two seasons, Sawyer has recorded 49 run stops. He rushes the passer with power and has recorded 11 sacks and 80 pressures over the past two seasons.
JT Tuimoloau, Edge
Standing at 6-4 and weighing 270 pounds, Tuimoloau looks like he was sent from central casting. Like Sawyer, Tuimoloau rushes the quarterback with power and has heavy hands. He’s ready to step in on day one and help a team shore up their run defense.
Emeka Egbuka, WR
Another NFL-made wide receiver. Egbuka is a detailed route runner and sharp footwork. He’s adept at finding the open spots in zone coverage and has sticky hands.
The Packers haven’t drafted a wide receiver in the first round since 2002. With Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks all under contract, Gutekunst is likely not even thinking about wide receiver in the first round. If the Buckeye wide receiver is available in the second round, he may consider adding the ready-made wide receiver to the mix.
Denzel Burke, CB
Burke is a pesky run defender and is not shy about sticking his nose up in support. After whiffing on 16 tackles the past two seasons, Burke has cleaned up his technique and has been tagged with just three missed tackles this season. He has the reaction quickness to recover if he gives up initial separation and does a good job of timing up his punch.
Davison Igbinosun, CB
Igbinosun has the ideal frame that teams are looking for at cornerback. The Ole Miss transfer has the length and athleticism to lockdown wide receivers on the boundary. He just needs to sand out the rough edges of his game. Igbinosun enters Saturday night’s matchup with two interceptions and seven pass deflections.
Jordan Hancock, CB
Hancock has played almost exclusively in the slot for the Buckeyes over the past two seasons. He shows good route awareness and puts himself in a position to make plays. With his frame (6-0, 195 pounds), route awareness and change of direction ability, Hancock could play on the boundary at the next level.
Ty Hamilton, DT
Road closed ahead. Hamilton, like Williams, is a stout run defender. He roots in against double teams and controls his gap. According to Pro Football Focus, Hamilton has recorded 27 run stops this season.
Donovan Jackson, G
Jackson is a downhill run blocker, who stays balanced on his feet. He has quick feet in pass protection to shuffle against rushers. Up until this season, Jackson has played exclusively at left guard. He has shown off his versatility by kicking out to left tackle for the past five games.
