No NFL team wanted to miss the show at Ohio State’s pro day Friday. All 32 clubs were represented as the star-studded event in Columbus, Ohio, got underway, and it’s no wonder why. The Buckeyes figure to have at least 5 players selected in the first round of this year’s draft. That would be the most impressive first-round showing since the Miami Hurricanes had a record 6 players picked in Round 1 of the 2004 draft. NFL teams sent 125 representatives to the pro day Friday. Six head coaches — Mike Mularkey (Titans), Mike Tomlin (Steelers), Sean Payton (Saints), Mike Zimmer (Vikings), Marvin Lewis (Bengals) and Hue Jackson (Browns) — were credentialed for the event, although Jackson did not attend because he was feeling under the weather, per Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot. GMs Jon Robinson (Titans), Kevin Colbert (Steelers), Ryan Grigson (Colts) and Mike Maccagnan (Jets) were also present. NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah has 7 OSU players among his top-50 players in the draft. Defensive end Joey Bosa, running back Ezekiel Elliot, cornerback Eli Apple, linebacker Darron Lee and offensive tackle Taylor Decker are in line to go the first round. There’s also a lot of intrigue surrounding wide receiver Braxton Miller and quarterback Cardale Jones at the pro day. …
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