Good BAD Afternoon: Final draft recap, reranking the 2022 recruiting class, and looking ahead to next year's NFL Draft

Here's everything Bill and Doug did this week.

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The Buckeyes had a historic run at the NFL Draft last week with 11 total draft picks (the most of any program), including four in the Top 11 (the best start to a draft since 1967). Here is a quick recap of all the Ohio State players that were picked up by NFL teams week.

Drafted Players:

First Round

• Carnell Tate - Tennessee Titans - Pick No. 4

• Arvell Reese - New York Giants - Pick No. 5

• Sonny Styles - Washington Commanders - Pick No. 7

• Caleb Downs - Dallas Cowboys - Pick No. 11

Second Round

• Kayden McDonald - Houston Texans - Pick No. 36

• Max Klare - Los Angeles Rams - Pick No. 61

• Davison Igbinosun - Buffalo Bills - Pick No. 62

Third Round

• Will Kacmarek - Miami Dolphins - Pick No. 87

Fifth Round

• Lorenzo Styles Jr. - New Orleans Saints - Pick No. 172

Sixth Round

• Caden Curry - Indianapolis Colts - Pick No. 214

Seventh Round

• Ethan Onianwa - Atlanta Falcons - Pick No. 231

Other Pickups

• CJ Donaldson - New Orleans Saints - Signed as an Undrafted Free Agent

• Tywone Malone Jr. - New Orleans Saints - Signed as an Undrafted Free Agent

• John Ferlmann - Cleveland Browns - Invited to Rookie Minicamp

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My article pick this week

After the Buckeyes had 25 players drafted in the past two years, Doug explores the question: Did Ohio State’s dominance on the field match their level of talent? He gives an insightful breakdown comparing the Ryan Day era to dynastic runs from other programs that also produced a large number of draft picks.

My podcast pick this week

Is it time for Ohio State’s NFL talent to produce even more true on-field dominance? Plus Whatcha (Subscriber only)

Bill and Doug discuss a number of topics on this week’s Wednesday Substack show, including the Buckeyes’ talent acquisition and development level, the importance of scheme and coaching, and if NFL talent is necessary to win titles in college. They end the podcast with Whatcha talking about the state of podcasts, the best snacking vegetable, and coaching your kid’s sports teams.

Other podcasts this week

• Which Ohio State football player will be the most difficult to replace this season?

• Ohio State Around the Shoe: Where will Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin go in the 2027 NFL Draft?

• Ohio State NFL Draft reactions with The Athletic’s Dane Brugler, plus Big Ten beats SEC in 1st round

• Kirby Smart gives in to Big Ten; NCAA Tournament and College Football Playoff expansion & more (video at the top of the page)

Other articles this week

• Re-ranking Ohio State’s 2022 recruiting class, four years later Bill takes a look back at the 2022 recruiting class. There were 21 players signed in that class and at the time it was ranked No. 4 nationally, but in retrospect what (if any) impact did those guys make on the field for the Buckeyes?

• Like Ryan Day and Brian Hartline before him, James Laurinaitis is building his own Position U at Ohio State

• Poll and Pod: Which Ohio State draft pick will be the most difficult to replace this season?