After all of the rumors stating that they would target one of the two top offensive linemen (Ronnie Stanley or Laremy Tunsil) at No. 3 overall, the San Diego Chargers instead bolster their defensive front with former Ohio State defensive end Joey Bosa. All three – defensive end Joey Bosa, running back Ezekiel Elliott and cornerback Eli Apple – are just 20 years old. Perry became the second in four picks, Bosa the first since seventh-round tackle Shane Olivea in 2004.
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With five first-round picks, Ohio State (74 players selected in the first round) trails only USC (79) for the most first-round picks of any college program.
Locals: In second round, the Eagles have no pick, the Giants have No. 40, the Jets have No. 51; in third round, the Giants have No. 71 in third round, the Eagles have No. 79, and the Jets have No. 83. Spence subsequently played for Eastern Kentucky a year ago and wound up going 39th overall to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the draft. Michigan State’s Connor Cook, Mississippi State’s Dak Prescott, Ohio State’s Jones, Arkansas’ Brandon Allen and Stanford’s Kevin Hogan are possibilities.
Yes, there still are some terrific Buckeyes left in the National Football League draft, even after five went in the first round.
By then, Bosa already was a solid hour into his new life as a Charger.
The self-appointed Hero in a Half Shirt knew this would be a good night, and he was right.
As soon as Goodell handed the spotlight over to Goff, the booing turned to cheers. With several picks to go, it appeared that the Buckeyes could get there, given that they still had a few highly regarded prospects available, including wide receiver Michael Thomas and safety Vonn Bell.
“It’s unbelievable to watch my son stand up at the podium and do such a wonderful job as a 20-year-old”, John Bosa said. “I can’t wait to get out there”.
2016 NFL Draft A detailed view of the state just before the Rams’ first-round pick is announced at the NFL Draft on April 28, 2016.
On Saturday morning, Telesco made the first fourth-round pick of his tenure, and it was someone from a suddenly familiar place. Now Elliott is headed to “America’s team”, which has won five Super Bowls but none since 1995.
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“I’m so happy, so relieved”, Bosa said in an interview with the NFL Network immediately after he was picked.
