No. 1 Tom Skladany

99 Warriors concludes in a big way with No. 1, three-time All-American and second-round draft choice Tom Skladany.

No. 2 Mike Doss

Our 99 Warriors project nears completion with No. 2, three-time All-American and national champion Mike Doss.

No. 3 Michael Thomas

99 Warriors keeps rolling along with No. 3 Michael Thomas, a wide receiver that helped the Buckeyes win the 2014 National Championship and the 2015 Fiesta Bowl.

Michael Thomas helped the Buckeyes win the 2014 BCS National Championship and the 2015 Fiesta Bowl.

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Counting down the greatest Ohio State Buckeyes by jersey number.

No. 22 Les Horvath

Les Horvath was Ohio State's first Heisman Trophy winner and helped the Buckeyes claim their first-ever national title in 1942.

10 Aug 2018
by Kevin Harrish

18 Comments

No. 23 Ron Springs

The best player to ever wear No. 23 at Ohio State, in the minds of the Eleven Warriors staff, is Ron Springs.

09 Aug 2018
by James Grega

22 Comments

No. 24 Shawn Springs

The 99 Warriors project moves forward with No. 24, Shawn Springs, a consensus All-American, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and two-time all-conference selection.

08 Aug 2018
by Andrew Lind

35 Comments

No. 25 Esco Sarkkinen

The 99 Warriors project rolls along with a former first team All-American and longtime Ohio State assistant coach.

07 Aug 2018
by James Grega

23 Comments

No. 26 Robert Smith

We keep rolling along in our 99 Warriors series. No. 26, Robert Smith, was the first Buckeye freshman to rush for 1,000 yards in a season and was a first-round NFL draft choice.

06 Aug 2018
by David Wertheim

31 Comments

No. 27 Eddie George

Up next in our 99 Warriors series is arguably the most dominant Buckeye ball carrier of all-time – Heisman Trophy winner and unanimous All-American, No. 27 Eddie George.

05 Aug 2018
by Kevin Harrish

48 Comments

No. 28 Chris “Beanie” Wells

The 99 Warriors project rolls on with one of the best Ohio State running backs to play for the Buckeyes in the last 20 years.

04 Aug 2018
by James Grega

33 Comments

No. 29 Pepe Pearson

The 99 Warriors project moves ahead with No. 29, Pepe Pearson, an all-conference selection who led Ohio State to a Big Ten title and victory in the Rose Bowl.

03 Aug 2018
by Andrew Lind

26 Comments

No. 30 Greg Bellisari

The 99 Warriors series continues with No. 30, Greg Bellisari, one of the original Silver Bullets.

02 Aug 2018
by James Grega

7 Comments

No. 31 Vic Janowicz

A two-sport professional, Vic Janowicz excelled at football for the Buckeyes leading to a Heisman Trophy in 1950.

01 Aug 2018
by David Wertheim

19 Comments

No. 32 Jack Tatum

One of the best defenders in Ohio State football history, Jack Tatum was a two-time consensus All-American and a two-time national champion.

31 Jul 2018
by Kevin Harrish

63 Comments

No. 33 James Laurinaitis

Our 99 Warriors series rolls on with perhaps one of the best linebackers in Ohio State history.

30 Jul 2018
by James Grega

44 Comments

No. 34 Carlos Hyde

The 99 Warriors project moves ahead with No. 34, Carlos Hyde, who was Urban Meyer’s first 1,000-yard running back.

29 Jul 2018
by Andrew Lind

81 Comments

No. 35 Jim Otis

An All-American fullback, Jim Otis was Ohio State's leading rusher for three straight seasons, including the 1968 national championship season.

28 Jul 2018
by Dan Hope

31 Comments

No. 36 Chris Spielman

Chris Spielman came to Columbus as one of the most hyped recruits in history, and didn't disappoint on his way to two All-American team honors.

27 Jul 2018
by David Wertheim

65 Comments

No. 37 William White

The 99 Warriors series continues with No. 37 William White, a four-year starter at cornerback and father to current Buckeye Brendon White.

26 Jul 2018
by Kevin Harrish

31 Comments

No. 38 Vaughn Broadnax

Perhaps the best fullback of the Earle Bruce era, Vaughn Broadnax is our pick as the best Buckeye ever to wear No. 38.

25 Jul 2018
by James Grega

51 Comments

No. 39 Jamar Martin

The 99 Warriors project rolls ahead with No. 39, fullback Jamar Martin, who was named a team captain during his senior season.

24 Jul 2018
by Andrew Lind

20 Comments

No. 40 Hopalong Cassady

Howard "Hopalong" Cassady, a Heisman Trophy winner, is one of just seven former Buckeyes to have his number retired by Ohio State.

23 Jul 2018
by Dan Hope

21 Comments

No. 41 Keith Byars

A Big Ten MVP, consensus All-American and Heisman Trophy runner-up, Keith Byars is among the best ball carriers in Buckeye history.

22 Jul 2018
by Kevin Harrish

87 Comments

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