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Well, we are in agreement again Mark. The best Buckeye to wear No. 11 is easily Antoine Winfield, and it’s not even close.
You’ve already noted all the accolades including All-American honors. However, Winfield also led Ohio State to an 11-1 record and a Sugar Bowl win over Texas A&M before making three pro bowls at the next level in the NFL.
There is one more name I’ll throw out here even though Winfield is the winner. Vonn Bell.
Just think about it.
Bell was a first-team All-Big Ten selection and first-team All-American in 2015. I don’t know that many remember that. He finished his career with 175 tackles (solo and assisted), nine interceptions, and two defensive touchdowns.
Asked this on the instant reaction pod, but where does Chase Young rank among Ohio State greats of all time? I think he's the best defensive Buckeye I've ever seen, moving Antoine Winfield to 1b.
— Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) November 24, 2019
And … he won a National Championship.
Bell was also a second-round draft pick and is still going pretty strong on Sundays today with the Cincinnati Bengals.