Top 5 Best Ohio State Football Players Of All Time

#2 because the final validated order places "Orlando Pace" here with 87 framework points. It follows #1 "Archie Griffin" after those deterministic tie-breaks. It is placed above #3 "Chic Harley" by the deterministic evidence, prompt-fit, source-count, and title tie-breaks.

Pace is arguably the most dominant non-quarterback, non-running back Ohio State has produced, redefining left tackle play and winning the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award twice.

#3 because the final validated order places "Chic Harley" here with 87 framework points. It follows #2 "Orlando Pace" after those deterministic tie-breaks. It is placed above #4 "Howard "Hopalong" Cassady" by the deterministic evidence, prompt-fit, source-count, and title tie-breaks.

Harley was Ohio State's first true football superstar, a three-time All-American whose popularity helped turn the Buckeyes into a major football power and helped justify Ohio Stadium's rise.

#4 because the final validated order places "Howard "Hopalong" Cassady" here with 87 framework points. It follows #3 "Chic Harley" after those deterministic tie-breaks. It leads #5 "Eddie George" by 8 points.

Cassady was a two-way star and 1955 Heisman Trophy winner who helped power Woody Hayes-era Ohio State into national prominence, including the 1954 national championship season.

#5 because the final validated order places "Eddie George" at the publication cutoff with 79 framework points. It trails #4 "Howard "Hopalong" Cassady" by 8 points.

George delivered one of the great single seasons in Buckeye history, winning the 1995 Heisman Trophy while becoming a bruising, high-volume centerpiece for a national contender.