We are just days away from the next set of Buckeyes to make their way to the NFL by way of the 2019 NFL Draft. But in the meantime, there are some updates from players already playing professional ball to catch-up on. It’s crazy to think that the historic 2016 draft class out of Ohio State, that included guys like Joey Bosa and Ezekiel Elliott, is already heading into the final year of their rookie contracts. With the possibility of several of them hitting free agency following the 2019 season, teams are starting to make their decisions about whether they want to exercise the fifth-round option on their first round draft picks — teams have until May 3 to do so. And, in case you forgot, the Buckeyes had five Round 1 picks that year — but not everyone will be a no brainer-type extension. It was announced Tuesday that…
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