Friday, April 24, 2026

Question: Who was the first player from an Ohio college selected in the first NFL draft?

Answer: The New York Giants selected Ohio University offensive tackle Art Lewis in the first round with the ninth overall pick in the inaugural 1936 NFL draft. In that same draft, Ohio State offensive guard Gomer Jones was picked in the second round by the Chicago Cardinals, and the Buckeyes’ Dick Heekin was chosen in the eighth round by the Giants.