Former Ohio State player highlights and moments from the first week of the NFL preseason
We like to take a little peek into some of the NFL action after Saturdays are done during the college football season, and with the preseason already kicking off this past weekend, it seems like a good time to check in to see what former Buckeyes are doing in the NFL as things continue towards the start of the 2025-2026 NFL calendar.
There are plenty of former Ohio State football players littered across NFL rosters, and many are fighting for either a spot or a larger role within their team. At other times, some are well established but still queueing up the highlight machine, even early on as things get rollin.'
Here's a look at some of the best moments and highlights from former Ohio State players doing showing up and showing out during Week 1 of the NFL preseason.
TreVeyon Henderson takes it the distance
Henderson is a big play waiting to happen, and he showed that immediately by taking his first touch 100 yards for a touchdown. You can expect the Patriots to try and get the ball to him a lot this year to take advantage of his game-breaking ability.
Once a Buckeye ...
The brotherhood is real. You see these types of meet-ups and camaraderie every time Ohio State players meet up in the NFL and beyond.
Justin Fields settles in
Looks like Fields wore a "jersey" to the stadium for his Jets debut before he slipped on the real thing. We'll see more from him in a moment.
Jack Sawyer in the black and gold
If you ever wondered what Jack Sawyer would look like as an Iowa Hawkeye, here's your chance. All jokes aside, Sawyer looks the part and had flashes in his first action for the Steelers.
Emeka Egbuka from the Bucks to the Bucs
Look, finally, a football player that looks normal walking into a game. Some of these guys get awfully weird with their wardrobes once money is no option. Ebugka is endearing himself awfully well to his teammates and fans already down in Tampa, and it's just the beginning.
Egbuka hauls in his first catch
You can bet that this will be the first of many. I have zero doubt that Ebguka is going to thrive down in Tampa, and we'll be talking about him a lot!
Fields showing off that athletic ability
And ... this is what Fields brings to the table for New York. If he can find some chemistry with his wide receivers, look out for a breakout year.
Trey Sermon finds pay dirt
It'll probably be hard for Sermon to carve out a significant role in the Steel City, but finding the end zone more often certainly doesn't hurt.
Three Buckeyes flying high for the Jets
If you are an Ohio State fan, there are a few teams that are now appointment television, with the latest being the New York Jets, which have a trio ready to improve the passing game in the Big Apple.
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