Not only did Henderson (38th overall to the Patriots) and Judkins (36th overall to the Browns) become the highest-drafted Ohio State running back duo in the modern era, they accomplished this feat while winning a national championship together.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) throws during the first half of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2025. B͏rian Hart͏line’s repu͏t͏ation͏ ͏a͏s a t͏op-tier recrui͏ter and develop͏e͏r of t͏a͏l͏ent conti͏nues t͏o soar.

Winning a college football national championship requires having as much or more talent than the next guy, and Ohio State proved that in NFL Draft.