1996 Ohio State Buckeyes football team 1997 NFL draftees 1997 NFL draftees

| Player | Round | Pick | Position_ | NFL_Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pace | 1 | 1 | Tackle | St. Louis Rams |
| Shawn Springs | 1 | 3 | Defensive Back | Seattle Seahawks |
| Rob Kelly | 2 | 33 | Defensive Back | New Orleans Saints |
| Ty Howard | 3 | 84 | Defensive Back | Arizona Cardinals |
| Mike Vrabel | 3 | 91 | Defensive End | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Nicky Sualua | 4 | 129 | Running Back | Dallas Cowboys |
| Matt Finkes | 6 | 189 | Defensive End | Carolina Panthers |