1940-60
Grouping these times together for the sake of efficiency. Don Scott was drafted ninth overall by the Bears in 1941. He opted for a military career. On October 1, 1943, Scott died when his B-26 Marauder bomber crashed in England while he was in training. He was buried in Canton, OH. The following month, Ohio State University trustees named the school’s new airport after him. The Cleveland Rams selected Jack Graf, who backed up Scott for two years, in the 1942 NFL Draft, but he attended Harvard Business School. In 1955, two Buckeye QBs were drafted. Dave Leggett was chosen in the seventh round by the Chicago Cardinals. Leggett played briefly for the Cardinals, throwing one incomplete pass, before getting called into the military. He spent two years in the Air Force and then played football in the Canadian Football League. John Borton went in the 13th round to the Browns. He played one year, throwing six passes, completing three for 22 yards. The New York Giants drafted Frank Kremblas in the 23rd round in 1959. He never played in the NFL, despite being part of the 1957 Ohio State championship team.