COLUMBUS, Ohio — NFL personnel came en masse to Ohio State on Friday to watch what might have been an unprecedented collection of talent from one college football program. Ohio State’s version of the NFL Scouting Combine played on its Pro Day at Woody Hayes Athletic Center under the watchful eyes of 133 representatives from all 32 NFL teams and live cameras from ESPN and NFL Network. Among the observers were six head coaches, including Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals. Advertisement They were on hand to see 22 former Ohio State players lift and run and throw and catch. At least 14 Buckeyes have a realistic shot at being drafted next month and possibly six could be selected in the first round. Of particular interest were several players who are high on draft boards but left the combine in Indianapolis last month with question marks after their performances. Those with something to prove — defensive end Joey Bosa, wide receivers Michael Thomas and Braxton Miller and quarterback Cardale Jones — appeared to do so in the familiar confines of Ohio State’s indoor facility. “Our guys that maybe there were question marks, I think they helped themselves,” Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said. Bosa, ranked the No. 3 overall prospect by NFLDraftScout.com, improved upon a somewhat underwhelming effort in Indy with four more reps on the bench press to 28. The pass rushing prospect ran the 40-yard dash in the mid-4.7 range, a slight improvement from the combine, and also jumped in with the linebackers during position drills. Bosa’s brother, Nick, an incoming Ohio State recruit, was on hand dressed in Tennessee Titans gear for the occasion, providing a hint about where Joey could end up or at least wishing that his older sibling will be the No…
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