Ohio State linebacker Chris Worley will join at least two of his Buckeye teammates in trying to improve his NFL draft stock when he participates in the 2018 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 20.
Congratulations to @TheRealJizzle35 on your graduation from THE Ohio State University and your acceptance to the #NFLPABowl! See you in Pasadena! pic.twitter.com/x1lbeQSl5o
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) December 22, 2017
Worley, who graduated from Ohio State on Sunday, is the third Buckeye to accept an invitation to the NFLPA Bowl, joining defensive tackle Michael Hill and tight end Marcus Baugh.
In total, Ohio State is slated to have at least five participants in postseason all-star games, with defensive ends Jalyn Holmes and Tyquan Lewis both set to play in the Senior Bowl on Jan. 27.
Worley has started games at all three linebacker positions in Ohio State's defense this year, beginning the season as the Buckeyes' starting middle linebacker but finishing the season as the starting strongside linebacker, with one start at weakside linebacker in between. In 10 games played this season, Worley has recorded 53 total tackles with five tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble and one pass breakup.
NFLDraftScout.com ranks Worley as the No. 222 overall prospect in the 2018 NFL draft class and projects him as a sixth- or seventh-round pick.
