CBS Sports’ early 2022 NFL mock draft has five Ohio State players included in first round

There are a whopping five Ohio State players in the latest 2022 NFL mock draft appearing in the first round. Here’s who they are.

Chris Olave, Wide Receiver – No. 16 overall pick to the Tennessee Titans

Ohio State vs. Clemson key Sugar Bowl matchup: Olave versus Kendrick
Dec 28, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Olave (17) catches a pass for a touchdown against Clemson Tigers safety Nolan Turner (24) during the fourth quarter in the 2019 Fiesta Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at State Farm Stadium. Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

What Edwards Says

“Tennessee signed Josh Reynolds in the offseason to replace Corey Davis but that may not be the end of the Titans’ pursuit to build depth at the position.”

What We Say

Receivers aren’t often taken in the early first-round these days, so this seems about right. However, two receivers being taken so early seems a bit of a longshot. There is a need there though, so we’ll see if things go unscripted in 2022.

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