Ohio State released that there are 52 former Buckeyes in the NFL and 44 of them will be on active rosters for Week one.

Players that aren’t on a team’s active roster have either been put on the injured reserve to start the season or managed to hop on a team’s practice squad.

Of the 53, only about five or so have become household names, a task easier said than done. The Buckeyes have arguably five or so players that are within the top ten in their respective positions.

The most notable Buckeye is probably Ezekiel Elliott, who has been in the news for his holdout lately. Elliott is now the most-paid running back in the NFL. Likewise, Michael Thomas signed a nine-figure contract this offseason that makes him the highest paid receiver in the league.

The Buckeyes also boast players like Marshon Lattimore and Joey Bosa, a couple of defenders that create havoc for opposing offenses.

Ironically, the team with the most Buckeyes, the Saints, won the NFC last season. The Saints are expected to be a top team again this season. The Cowboys come in second with four Buckeyes.

That said, the Buckeyes have one of the most developed collegiate programs and have created a terrific culture for future NFL players, one reason they can recruit top-tier recruits with ease.

Big time, folks. This is big time! @OhioStateFB boasts nearly a 53-man roster of former players now in the NFL. The rather large contingent of Buckeyes – 52 in all – who are in the league this season include 44 on active rosters. https://t.co/s8C2F14idp — Jerry Emig (@BuckeyeNotes) September 5, 2019

Here is the complete list of Ohio State players on NFL rosters for 2019 courtesy of a release from the university.

Buckeyes on 2019 NFL Rosters

By Team – 52

LB Dante Booker – Arizona Cardinals, practice squad

WR Johnnie Dixon – Arizona Cardinals, practice squad

DT Michael Bennett – Atlanta Falcons, IR

CB Kendall Sheffield – Atlanta Falcons, active

SAF Kurt Coleman – Buffalo Bills, active

WR Curtis Samuel – Carolina Panthers, active

DE Sam Hubbard – Cincinnati Bengals, active

OG Michael Jordan – Cincinnati Bengals, active

OC Billy Price – Cincinnati Bengals, active

CB Denzel Ward – Cleveland Browns, active

WR Noah Brown – Dallas Cowboys, PUP

RB Ezekiel Elliott – Dallas Cowboys, active

WR Devin Smith – Dallas Cowboys, active

RB Mike Weber – Dallas Cowboys, practice squad

TE Jeff Heuerman – Denver Broncos, active

DT Dre’mont Jones – Denver Broncos, active

OT Taylor Decker – Detroit Lions, active

OC Corey Linsley – Green Bay Packers, active

RB Carlos Hyde – Houston Texans, active

CB Bradley Roby – Houston Texans, active

WR Parris Campbell – Indianapolis Colts, active

SAF Malik Hooker – Indianapolis Colts, active

DE Tyquan Lewis – Indianapolis Colts, active

OG Andrew Norwell – Jacksonville Jaguars, active

LB Darron Lee – Kansas City Chiefs, active

DE Joey Bosa – Los Angeles Chargers, active

LS Jake McQuaide – Los Angeles Rams, active

LB Jerome Baker – Miami Dolphins, active

LB Raekwon McMillan – Miami Dolphins, active

OT Isaiah Prince – Miami Dolphins, active

OG Pat Elflein – Minnesota Vikings, active

DT Jalyn Holmes – Minnesota Vikings, active

SAF Nate Ebner – New England Patriots, active

DE John Simon – New England Patriots, active

CB Eli Apple – New Orleans Saints, active

SAF Vonn Bell – New Orleans Saints, active

WR Ted Ginn Jr. – New Orleans Saints, active

CB Marshon Lattimore – New Orleans Saints, active

WR Michael Thomas – New Orleans Saints, active

RB Rod Smith – New York Giants, IR

CB Gareon Conley – Oakland Raiders, active

DT Jonathan Hankins – Oakland Raiders, active

SAF Malcolm Jenkins – Philadelphia Eagles, active

P Cameron Johnston – Philadelphia Eagles, active

DE Cameron Heyward – Pittsburgh Steelers, active

LB Ryan Shazier – Pittsburgh Steelers, PUP

DE Nick Bosa – San Francisco 49ers, active

OT Jamarco Jones – Seattle Seahawks, active

OG Demetrius Knox – Seattle Seahawks, IR

TE Nick Vannett – Seattle Seahawks, active

QB Dwayne Haskins – Washington Redskins, active

WR Terry McLaurin – Washington Redskins, activ