At Ohio State he was known for his grunts, surehanded tackling and being a two-time captain. Now, he's a pro football player.
After five years in Columbus, Tommy Eichenberg is taking his talents to Las Vegas as the Raiders selected the Cleveland product with the No. 148 overall pick in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft on Saturday.
He's the first Buckeye linebacker to be taken in the NFL draft since Pete Werner (second round, No. 60 overall by the New Orleans Saints) and Baron Browning (third round, No. 105 overall by the Denver Broncos) were selected in the 2021 NFL draft.