Dawyne Haskins has not played competitive football in the state of Ohio since he finished his Buckeye career in 2018. Terry McLaurin, who earned PFWA All-Rookie Team honors last season, hasn’t played in Ohio since leaving Ohio State either. And, of course, Chase Young has not played football since finishing at Ohio State in December.
The Washington Redskins have a roster studded with high-profile former Buckeyes. Haskins is the only former Ohio State quarterback currently starting in the NFL. After a rough start in his first few games, Haskins became a solid starter for the Redskins, who hope that the former Buckeye will be their leader for the future.
McLaurin, meanwhile, became an instant rookie sensation at wide receiver, hauling in a 69-yard touchdown catch in his first NFL game. McLaurin was a bit of a surprise. He was expected by most to be a solid receiver, but nowhere near the star that he quickly became.
And, of course, Chase Young was just drafted by the Redskins, who expect him to contribute instantly. There is plenty of reason to expect big things from Young from day one, given his skill set and what he showed in his time at Ohio State.
The Redskins also have a fourth Buckeye, tight end Marcus Baugh, on the roster. All four of these former Buckeyes will be returning to play professional football in Ohio when the Redskins visit the Browns in Week 3. It is too soon to tell what sports will be like when September 27th rolls around, but if there are fans in the stands then you can expect whatever fans are in the stands to give these former Buckeye standouts a warm welcome in their return to the Buckeye states.
The Browns, meanwhile, currently have two former Buckeyes on their roster–offensive lineman Malcomlm Pridgeon and cornerback Denzel Ward.
The Redskins will also play the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11 this coming year, but that game will be in Washington.