Ohio State's 2023 pro day has arrived.
On Wednesday, 118 representatives – including 10 general managers and seven head coaches – from 30 of the NFL's 32 teams gathered in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center for in-person evaluations of 14 Ohio State prospects hoping to continue their football careers in the league.
Those 14 Buckeyes include Cam Brown, Jerron Cage, Palaie Gaoteote, Zach Harrison, Ronnie Hickman, Paris Johnson Jr., Dawand Jones, Tanner McCalister, Bradley Robinson, Mitch Rossi, Taron Vincent, Luke Wypler, C.J. Stroud and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Kellyn Gerenstein of Ohio State's club football team and Allen Smith of Brown University also participated in the pro day, while current Buckeye players Marvin Harrison Jr., Xavier Johnson, Jayden Ballard and Cade Stover assisted in Stroud's throwing session.
NFL+ will stream Ohio State's pro day from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Stroud's throwing session will be broadcast on NFL Network. Additionally, ESPN has a crew of Todd McShay, Louis Riddick and Pete Thamel on site, and NFL Network has David Carr, Steve Smith Sr. and James Palmer present to provide coverage.
This is an article with live coverage of Ohio State's pro day. It will be updated with results, videos, photos and other insights as they are obtained by Eleven Warriors.
Workout results From Ohio State's pro day
| Player | Ht | Wt | Hand | Arm | Wing | 40-Yd Dash | Vert | Broad | 3-Cone | Bench |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. STROUD (QB) | 6’3” | 214 | 10” | 32 6/8” | 78" | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA (WR) | 6’0 5/8” | 197 | 9” | 30 5/8” | 75 1/2” | 4.48 | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| PARIS JOHNSON JR. (OT) | 6’6 3/8” | 311 | 9 5/8” | 36 1/8” | 85 1/8” | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| DAWAND JONES (OT) | 6’8 1/4” | 374 | 11 5/8” | 36 1/2” | 87 6/8” | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| LUKE WYPLER (C) | 6’2 1/2" | 302 | 9 5/8” | 31 7/8” | 77 5/8" | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| ZACH HARRISON (DE) | 6’5 1/2” | 269 | 10” | 36 3/8” | 86 7/8” | DNP | 34.5" | 10'3" | 7.33 | 25 |
| CAMERON BROWN (CB) | 6’ | 197 | 9” | 31” | 76 1/2" | 4.53 | 35.5" | 9'7" | 7.12 | 10 |
| RONNIE HICKMAN (S) | 6’0 1/2” | 209 | 9 3/8” | 33 2/8” | 78" | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| JERRON CAGE (DT) | 6'2 | 311 | 9 7/8" | 32 7/8" | 79 7/8" | 5.31 | 26" | 8'11" | 7.89 | DNP |
| TANNER MCCALISTER (S) | 5'10 1/2" | 191 | 9 2/8" | 30 2/8" | 73 5/8" | 4.44 | 37" | 10'3" | 6.90 | 22 |
| MITCH ROSSI (FB) | 6'0 1/2" | 246 | 9 2/8" | 30 5/8" | 73 5/8" | 5.03 | 30.5" | 9'1" | 7.63 | 19 |
| BRADLEY ROBINSON (LS) | 6'1 1/12" | 240 | 8 6/8" | 30 6/8" | 75 2/8" | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | 17 |
| PALAIE GAOTEOTE (LB) | 6'1 | 247 | 9 7/8" | 32" | 77 2/8" | 5.00 | 32.5" | 9'7" | 7.45 | 22 |
| TARON VINCENT (DT) | 6'1 1/4" | 304 | 9" | 32 2/8" | 77 5/8" | 5.09 | 26.5" | 8' | 8.00 | 26 |
Player Interviews at Ohio State's pro day
C.J. Stroud
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Paris Johnson Jr.
Tanner McCalister
Zach Harrison
Eleven Warriors also collected videos of interviews from Ryan Day, Marvin Harrison Sr., Brown, Jones, Wypler, and Marvin Harrison Jr.
Every Throw From C.J. Stroud's Throwing Session
Eleven Warriors beat writer Griffin Strom recorded every second of Stroud's nearly 30-minute throwing session as he passed the ball to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison Jr., Xavier Johnson, Cade Stover, Jayden Ballard and Mitch Rossi.
Ryan Day Impressed With Stroud's Throwing Session
Ryan Day said C.J. Strouds pro day throwing session was as good as Ive seen. pic.twitter.com/SNh90qhw4J
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) March 22, 2023
Stroud throwing to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison Jr., Cade Stover, Xavier Johnson, Mitch Rossi and Jayden Ballard. pic.twitter.com/m6E17EVpzY
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) March 22, 2023
C.J. Stroud said his final throw at OSU pro day was his favorite, a bomb across the field to Jayden Ballard after evading the rush: pic.twitter.com/zoI7CXkS71
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) March 22, 2023
Deep ball from C.J. Stroud to Jayden Ballard: pic.twitter.com/zFqFYpbL2E
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) March 22, 2023
C.J. Stroud made sure to find his mom right after his throwing session at Ohio State pro day pic.twitter.com/jpQvIKoIRf
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) March 22, 2023
JSN Runs 4.48-second 40-Yard Dash
The official numbers from todays Ohio State pro day.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) March 22, 2023
40-yard dash times:
Tanner McCalister - 4.44
Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 4.48
Cam Brown - 4.53
Kellyn Gerenstein - 4.53
Allen Smith - 4.57
Palaie Gaoteote - 5.00
Mitch Rossi - 5.03
Taron Vincent - 5.09
Jerron Cage - 5.31 pic.twitter.com/SWMb5DDcOk
Sights and Sounds From Ohio State's pro day
Cade Stover, Marvin Harrison Jr., Xavier Johnson and Jayden Ballard, who will all catch passes from C.J. Stroud at todays pro day, are warming up by catching passes from Kyle McCord. pic.twitter.com/ElghyRVZ46
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) March 22, 2023
Zach Harrison has bounce. pic.twitter.com/jLkdf1i8sF
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) March 22, 2023
Cam Brown runs the 40-yard dash at Ohio State pro day: pic.twitter.com/bRbrTz5KjW
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) March 22, 2023
Tanner McCalister looking fast in his 40-yard dash at OSU pro day: pic.twitter.com/5qBPqmcjjp
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) March 22, 2023
Palaie Gaoteote with 22 reps on the bench. pic.twitter.com/WyGWimVyFU
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) March 22, 2023
Jaxon Smith-Njigbas first crack at the 40-yard dash at Ohio State pro day: pic.twitter.com/NXFdNOmhkC
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) March 22, 2023
JSN lookin' fast in the 40-yard dash. pic.twitter.com/PhuVTSA5xg
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) March 22, 2023
Buckeye OL Paris Johnson Jr. and Luke Wypler working out in front of NFL personnel at OSU pro day: pic.twitter.com/izE6tmdYfN
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) March 22, 2023
Paris Johnson Jr. and Luke Wypler doing offensive line drills. pic.twitter.com/EawDL9toMF
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) March 22, 2023
Former Buckeye and Block O recipient Jonathan Cooper checks in from Ohio State's pro day. pic.twitter.com/nl7t1RdhNt
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) March 22, 2023
Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich and Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud have a conversation ahead of Stroud's workout at OSU's pro day.
— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) March 22, 2023
The Panthers, who hold the No. 1 pick, have a large contingent here. pic.twitter.com/2q7ry2vFF7
Zach Harrison going through D-line drills with Larry Johnson at OSU pro day pic.twitter.com/5uWrV1exey
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) March 22, 2023
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is among those closely watching Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. going through workouts at Ohio State's pro day.
— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) March 22, 2023
After the trade with Carolina, the Bears pick at No. 9 overall and have a clear need at OT. pic.twitter.com/z0JIfLQDcT
An LB at USC and OSU, Palaie Gaoteote is working out with the DL at Ohio State pro day pic.twitter.com/vnwDkiq23Q
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) March 22, 2023
Zach Harrison, Jerron Cage, Taron Vincent and Palaie Gaoteote doing pass-rush drills at Ohio State pro day: pic.twitter.com/dxCtBaHlxu
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) March 22, 2023
Cam Brown and Tanner McCalister going through DB drills with Tim Walton pic.twitter.com/PbCr4ex1hB
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) March 22, 2023
Palaie Gaoteote is now going through defensive back drills along with Cam Brown, Tanner McCalister and Kellyn Gerenstein: pic.twitter.com/ZpAPNKW2Hw
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) March 22, 2023
NFL coaches that watched Zach Harrison and other Ohio State defensive linemen at OSU's pro day Wednesday include:
— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) March 22, 2023
- Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll
- Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin
- Saints head coach Dennis Allen pic.twitter.com/dq4XnRHImz
Dennis Allen and Mike Tomlin among the coaches keeping a close eye on the defensive back drills at Ohio States pro day. pic.twitter.com/K702N7KAoe
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) March 22, 2023
Jaxon Smith-Njigba said he has pre-draft visits scheduled with the Bears, Panthers and Saints.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) March 22, 2023
Cam Brown had dinner with the New Saints last night and has a visit scheduled with the Bengals.
Tanner McCalister is scheduled to visit the Cowboys.
