The 2014 NFL Draft, all 14,278 hours of it, is in the books. Six Ohio State players heard their names called, the most for the program in five years.
Rd | Player | Team |
---|---|---|
1 | Ryan Shazier | Steelers |
1 | Bradley Roby | Broncos |
2 | Carlos Hyde | 49ers |
2 | Jack Mewhort | Colts |
5 | Corey Linsley | Packers |
7 | Christian Bryant | Rams |
Following the draft, six other Buckeyes quickly came to terms with league teams and will sign undrafted free agent contracts or attempt to earn a deal following a tryout.
Here's a roundup of former Buckeyes that went undrafted and their reported landing spots. Remember: Nothing is truly official until the name's signed to the dotted line.
- Andrew Norwell's agent told Buckeye Sports Bulletin that Norwell will sign with the Carolina Panthers.
- C.J. Barnett will get a chance with the New York Giants, per his Twitter.
- Corey "Philly" Brown's agent told ESPN's Adam Caplan that his client will sign with the Carolina Panthers.
- Jordan Hall has been offered a tryout with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per 97.1 The Fan in Columbus.
- Drew Basil will try out for the Atlanta Falcons, per his Twitter.
- Marcus Hall signed with the Indianapolis Colts, per Doug Lesmerises of Cleveland.com, which...
- Chris Fields tweeted he's off to the Washington Redskins, although it's unclear if he's signed as an undrafted free agent or it's on a tryout basis.
We'll keep this updated as reports trickle in. Be sure to stop by the 2014 NFL Draft Clearinghouse for complete coverage.