Another three Ohio State players were taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. That breaks and extends the record for the most first-round picks ever. The Buckeyes moved ahead of USC and now have a total of 84 to the Trojans’ 82. It was another night to be a proud member of Buckeye Nation.
And yes, Twitter was ablaze. Here are some of the best Twitter moments of those tied to Ohio State program with pride and maybe a wee-bit of gloating sprinkled in.
First up, how about the head coach himself congratulating Damon Arnette.
Stayed in school….Now he’s ready!! https://t.co/yZBX82Iugm
— Ryan Day (@ryandaytime) April 24, 2020
It wouldn’t be a draft without the AD chiming in:
Last year, he decided to come back to Ohio State to complete his degree and play one more season.
Last night, he became a first-round NFL draft pick. Congrats to @damon_arnette & all of our Buckeyes! #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/F6NkmDP8P6
— gene smith (@OSU_AD) April 24, 2020
How about one of the best recruiters and assistant coaches in the country?
Graduate from THE Ohio State and a 1st round pick! Well done Sir @damon_arnette #OneDayYallWillListen #BeDifferent #BIA #Fight https://t.co/Vwcp1XmNln
— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) April 24, 2020
And then, the reactions just poured in from writers, former players, and even current players.
With Young and Okudah off the board, Ohio State now has 83 all-time first-round picks, the most of any program: pic.twitter.com/B34ExT22jw
— Andrew Lind (@AndrewMLind) April 24, 2020
The only program to ever have a defensive player selected within the first 5 picks in 3 straight drafts?
The Ohio State Buckeyes.
(We’ve also had 5 defensive players selected in the Top 4 in the last 5 years 🤷♂️)#GoBucks #DevelopedHere pic.twitter.com/KtxpuRF0k8
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 24, 2020
Ohio State is a POWERHOUSE if you have the opportunity and think you have what it takes go there they have the formula year after year take notes recruits.
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) April 24, 2020
Moral of the story, @OhioStateFB is the place to be 3/3!!
— Terry McLaurin (@TheTerry_25) April 24, 2020
Every starting cornerback at Ohio State since 2014 has been an NFL Draft selection.
— Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman) April 24, 2020
After tonight's first round, here are the updated numbers per Ohio State…
Most First-Round Draft Picks All-Time:
1) Ohio State 84
2) USC 82
3) Notre Dame 69Most Draft Picks Overall Since 2000:
1) Ohio State 134
2) Alabama 122
3) Miami and LSU 115 pic.twitter.com/hnBpjREU7a— Lori Schmidt (@LoriSchmidt) April 24, 2020
The NFL Draft is an Ohio State Football commercial.
— Mekka Don (@MekkaDonMusic) April 24, 2020
Ohio State continues to shine every year one, two, and three, proud of these boys #GoBucks
— Dre'Mont Jones (@TheOfficial_80) April 24, 2020
Ohio State secondary coach Kerry Coombs yesterday on Damon Arnette: “Don't be surprised how high he gets drafted. That kid's a player.”
I'm not gonna lie, I'm surprised.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) April 24, 2020
THE Ohio State University !!
— Nick Vannett (@N_Vannett81) April 24, 2020
He’s ready now @damon_arnette #Raiders #DraftDay2020 https://t.co/bfIxLh9cOp
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) April 24, 2020
DBU & DLU…. we might just be Defensive U
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) April 24, 2020
Top 3 picks all wore scarlet and gray @Joe_Burrow10 @youngchase907 @jeffokudah Congrats fellas.
— Ezekiel Elliott (@EzekielElliott) April 24, 2020
if your a corner and don’t take Ohio State seriously…. idk what more to tell you.
— Lej (@lejondaryy) April 24, 2020
I’m sure Twitter will be on fire again Friday night for round two. Tune in at 7 PM Eastern for the rest of all the shenanigans.