We're counting down the days to kickoff with “99 Warriors,” the greatest Ohio State Buckeyes by jersey number, as voted by the staff of Eleven Warriors.
No. 55 Nick Mangold
While Ohio State has had several great centers in recent years, including three Rimington Trophy winners, no Ohio State center has had more combined success with the Buckeyes and in the NFL – at least not yet – than Nick Mangold.
C Nick Mangold
2002-05
b. Jan. 13, 1984 (Centerville, Ohio)
- National Champion (2002)
- First-Team All-American (2005)
- Team Captain (2005)
A three-year starter for the Buckeyes, Mangold was a first-team All-American for Ohio State in 2005, when he also served as a team captain.
Mangold also excelled in the classroom at Ohio State, earning Academic All-Big Ten honors in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Following his four years in Columbus, Mangold was selected by the New York Jets with the No. 29 overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft. He went on to be the team's starting center for 11 seasons, establishing himself as one of the league's best players at the position, earning first-team All-Pro honors in 2009 and 2010 and seven Pro Bowl selections.
Mangold officially retired from the NFL earlier this year. The 34-year-old, who has three children, told the New York Post in May that he is currently devoting most of his time to being a father.
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