Now that all the hubbub of the Super Bowl is over, you can bet that all attention will now focus on the upcoming NFL draft in professional football circles. We’re going to hear rumors, get every so-called expert’s mock drafts, and then slice them and dice them a thousand ways to Sunday.
And more.
But before all of that, there’s this little thing called the NFL Scouting Combine that will take place next week. It begins on Tuesday, February 28, and goes through Monday, March 6.
Ohio State has historically sent a ton of players to the combine and on into the NFL draft every year, and that’s certainly still the case for 2023 with eight Buckeyes invited to take part in all of the festivities in Indianapolis.
But where does Ohio State rank among all Big Ten programs when it comes to sending players to the combine this year? Does Michigan have more with the success it’s had the last couple of years? What about Penn State?
Here are all Big Ten teams ranked by the number of players that have been invited to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine along with a complete list of each player. We count down from the least to greatest.
No. 13 (tie) - Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1 Player)
NFL Scouting Combine Invitees
Adam Korsak, Punter
No. 13 (tie) - Indiana Hoosiers (1 Player)
NFL Scouting Combine Invitees
Cam Jones, Linebacker
No. 12 - Michigan State Spartans (2 Players)
NFL Scouting Combine Invitees
Jayden Reed, Wide Receiver
Bryce Baringer, Punter
No. 10 (tie) - Nebraska Cornhuskers (3 Players)
2023 NFL Scouting Combine Invitees
Trey Palmer, Wide Receiver
Travis Vokolek, Tight End
Ochaun Mathis, Edge
No. 10 (tie) - Wisconsin Badgers (3 Players)
2023 NFL Scouting Combine Invitees
Joe Tippmann, Offensive Line
Keeanu Benton, Nose Tackle
Nick Herbig, Linebacker
No. 7 (tie) - Illinois Fighting Illini (4 Players)
2023 NFL Scouting Combine Invitees
Chase Brown, Running Back
Sydney Brown, Defensive Back
Jartavius Martin, Defensive Back
Devon Witherspoon, Defensive Back
No. 7 (tie) - Northwestern Wildcats (4 Players)
2023 NFL Scouting Combine Invitees
Evan Hull, Running Back
Peter Skoronski, Offensive Line
Adetomiwa Adebawore, Defensive Line
Cameron Mitchell, Defensive Back
No 7 (tie) - Minnesota Golden Gophers (4 Players)
2023 NFL Scouting Combine Invitees
Mohamed Ibrahim, Running Back
Jordan Howden, Defensive Back
Terell Smith, Defensive Back
John Michael-Schmitz, Offensive Line
No. 5 (tie) - Purdue Boilermakers (5 Players)
2023 NFL Scouting Combine Invitees
Aidan O’Connell, Quarterback
Charlie Jones, Wide Receiver
Payne Durham, Tight End
Jalen Graham, Linebacker/Safety
Corey Trice Jr., Cornerback
No. 5 (tie) - Iowa Hawkeyes (5 Players)
2023 NFL Scouting Combine Invitees
Riley Moss, Defensive Back
Sam LaPorta, Tight End
Lukas Van Ness, Defensive Lineman
Jack Campbell, Linebacker
Kaevon Merriweather, Defensive Back
No. 3 (tie) - Maryland Terrapins (7 Players)
2023 NFL Scouting Combine Invitees
Jacob Copeland, Wide Receiver
Dontay Demus Jr., Wide Receiver
Rakim Jarrett, Wide Receiver
Jaelyn Duncan, Offensive Line
Deonte Banks, Defensive Back
Jakorian Bennett, Defensive Back
Chad Ryland, Kicker
No. 3 (tie) - Penn State Nittany Lions (7 Players)
2023 NFL Scouting Combine Invitees
Mitchell Tinsley, Wide Receiver
Parker Washington, Wide Receiver
Brenton Strange, Tight End
Juice Scruggs, Offensive Line
PJ Mustipher, Defensive Tackle
Ji’Ayir Brown, Safety
Joey Porter Jr., Cornerback
No. 2 - Ohio State Buckeyes (8 Players)
2023 NFL Scouting Combine Invitees
C.J. Stroud, Quarterback
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Wide Receiver
Paris Johnson Jr., Offensive Tackle
Dawand Jones, Offensive Tackle
Luke Wypler, Center
Zach Harrison, Defensive End
Ronnie Hickman, Safety
No. 1 - Michigan Wolverines (8 Players)
2023 NFL Scouting Combine Invitees
Ronnie Bell, Wide Receiver
Luke Schoonmaker, Tight End
Ryan Hayes, Offensive Line
Olu Oluwatimi, Center
Mike Morris, Linebacker
Mazi Smith, Defensive Lineman
DJ Turner II, Defensive Back
Brad Robbins, Punter
