Buckeyes in the NFL: Notable former Ohio State football players Week 15 defensive performances
We have reached the end of the college football regular season and we are now sitting and waiting patiently for the Ohio State Buckeyes to take on the Utah Utes in the Rose Bowl. Until then, we have a wide variety of bowl games to watch as well, and still includes the NFL.
We love looking back on former Ohio State legends and taking a dive into how they have been performing in the pro ranks. The list of Buckeye alumni in the NFL is so large we need to split up the list into two with this one focusing on the defense.
Baron Browning, Denver Broncos
Nov 28, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos inside linebacker Baron Browning (56) reacts to his tipped pass in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
The Denver Broncos lost to the Cincinnati Bengals, 15-10, but Baron Browning had a nice game with ten total tackles.
BARON BROWNING INCOMING 😤😤😤 pic.twitter.com/gz5eYdb1nc
— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR__Broncos) December 17, 2021
Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55)sacks New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2)during second quarter action during NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday in Miami Gardens. Credit: USA TODAY Sports
The Miami Dolphins defeated the New York Jets, 31-24 and Jerome Baker had a phenomenal game with seven tackles and two sacks.
Most pressures by Linebackers this season
🥇 Devin White: 34
🥈 Jerome Baker: 24 pic.twitter.com/6iVJ8d4qXs— PFF MIA Dolphins (@PFF_Dolphins) December 17, 2021
Vonn Bell, Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell (24) runs onto the field with other Cincinnati Bengals before the NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at Empower Field in Denver, Co. Credit: USA TODAY Sports
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Denver Broncos, 15-10, and Vonn Bell earned six tackles on the day.
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— Vonn Bell (@Vonn) December 9, 2021
Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) intercepts a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) in the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Giants fall to the Cowboys, 21-6, on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford. Credit: USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Cowboys beatdown the New York Giants, 21-6, and Malik Hooker was amazing with six total tackles and an interception.
Here is Malik Hooker covering Zach Ertz on 3rd down. pic.twitter.com/ToO0O0RjFC
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) September 29, 2021
Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Steelers
Dec 19, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) reacts after a defensive stand against the Tennessee Titans turned the ball over on downs at Heinz Field. Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans, 19-13, and Cameron Heyward was responsible for six tackles and a sack.
DT Cam Heyward's 204 tackles lead all defensive tackles in the NFL since 2019! #YinzFact #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/QfoCsoAnop
— YinzChat (@YinzChat) December 14, 2021
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