Ohio State football is no stranger to competing for championships. Especially in recent years, Ohio State football odds have often topped the college football futures table at online sportsbooks like BetMGM.
But Ohio State has truly dominated college football in one very specific arena: wide receiver talent.Â
Over the last decade or two, the Buckeyes have established a well-documented history of producing many of the NFL’s top wide receivers. That history looks likely to continue in 2026, with Carnell Tate potentially in play to be the first wide receiver off the board.Â
Here’s a look back at Ohio State’s incredible history of producing first-round NFL receivers in the modern era of football.
Ohio State First-Round Receivers In the NFL Draft
| Draft Year | Ohio State Receiver | Pick Number, NFL Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Emeka Egbuka | 19, Buccaneers |
| 2024 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | 4, Cardinals |
| 2023 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | 20, Seahawks |
| 2022 | Garrett Wilson | 10, Jets |
| 2022 | Chris Olave | 11, Saints |
| 2007 | Ted Ginn Jr. | 9, Dolphins |
| 2007 | Anthony Gonzalez | 32, Colts |
| 2006 | Santonio Holmes | 25, Steelers |
| 2004 | Michael Jenkins | 29, Falcons |
| 1999 | David Boston | 8, Cardinals |
| 1996 | Terry Glenn | 7, Patriots |
| 1995 | Joey Galloway | 8, Seahawks |
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