The Ohio State Buckeyes have several former players available in the 2025 NFL draft. On Friday, the league wrapped up the second and third rounds of the draft with the Minnesota Vikings using their No.

Athlon Sports' Luke Easterling has Howard absent from his final four-round NFL mock draft. The Athletic's Dane Brugler has the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Howard with the No. 143 overall pick in the fifth round, reuniting the star with former Buckeyes offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.

Ohio State saw four players taken in the first round of the NFL draft. Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, offensive lineman Donovan Jackson, defensive tackle Tyleik Williams and offensive tackle Josh Simmons were all among the last 13 picks of the opening round.