Ohio State football NFL draft rookie contract tracker
It might not have been an all-timer of a class in terms of sheer numbers this year, but the Ohio State football program still saw several former players get selected in the 2022 NFL draft. It’s history repeating itself. Players make unbelievable plays in Columbus for a few years, get awards and trophies, and then get drafted. Rinse and repeat.
That’s fun in itself, but it doesn’t become official until the drafted players sign their rookie contracts for one whale of a payday. Sometimes it happens pretty quickly, and other times there is a lot of back and forth in negotiations before the ink dries.
We like to keep track of the former Ohio State players as they sign those contracts on a momentous occasion, and that’s exactly what we’re doing this year too.
Here’s a look at all six of the former Buckeyes that were drafted for 2022 and where things stand with their rookie contract negotiations.
Garrett Wilson, Wide Receiver - New York Jets
In case you missed it, things appear to be official for Garrett Wilson and the Jets. #GoBucks https://t.co/apRjkljI8t
— Buckeyes Wire (@BuckeyesWire) May 18, 2022
Draft Selection
First Round | No. 10 overall to the New York Jets
Contract Status
Signed
Contract Detail Estimated/Reported (not official)
4-years, $20.55 million (fully guaranteed)
Chris Olave, Wide Receiver - New Orleans Saints
Congrats to Olave! #GoBucks https://t.co/KJu5gccaI3
— Buckeyes Wire (@BuckeyesWire) May 15, 2022
Draft Selection
First Round | No. 11 overall to the New Orleans Saints
Contract Status
Signed
Contract Detail Estimated/Reported (not official)
4-years, $19,271,874 million (fully guaranteed)
Nicholas Petit-Frere, Offensive Tackle - Tennesee Titans
Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Draft Selection
Third Round | No. 69 overall to the Tennessee Titans
Contract Status
Unsigned
Contract Detail Estimated/Reported (not official)
Coming …
Jeremy Ruckert, Tight End - New York Jets
Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Draft Selection
Third Round | No. 101 overall to the New York Jets
Contract Status
Unsigned
Contract Detail Estimated/Reported (not official)
Coming …
Tyreke Smith, Defensive End - Seattle Seahawks
Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Draft Selection
Fifth Round | No. 158 overall to the Seattle Seahawks
Contract Status
Signed
Contract Detail Estimated/Reported (not official)
4-years, $3,980,976
Thayer Munford, Offensive Tackle - Las Vegas Raiders
Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Draft Selection
Seventh Round | No. 238 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders
Contract Status
Signed
Contract Detail Estimated/Reported (not official)
4-years, $3,757,061
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