College pride spills over to the pro league as always, with another OSU alum pouring it back to his alma mater. The Buckeyes are known as the NFL factory for a reason, and now, with alum Emeke Egbuka, Columbus shines bright in another historical NFL achievement. The rookie, who signed an $18 million contract with the Buccaneers, has made history.

Chipping in 25+ receptions for 400 receiving yards and more than five touchdowns over five games, Egbuka became the first player to achieve this in the NFL’s history. A special shoutout was in tow for offensive coordinator Brian Hartline. The coach is well-respected for his rigorous recruiting efforts to filter out the elitist talent, which then pumps the merit to the NFL. “Brian Hartline expects more out of you than you expect of yourself sometimes,” says Egbuka, who is a popular candidate for the NFL Rookie of the Year.

“He put so much into coaching us, and he believed in all of us.” He stressed that a lot of the success witnessed on the NFL trenches is due to his mentality to recruit like-minded individuals. Relishing the glory, he credits his hard work and mettle to the OSU mold that shaped him into who he is today. “Ohio State made me ready for the NFL, and we’re all super confident in our abilities,” he said on the Pat McAfee show. “I could’ve gone anywhere, but I wanted to go to Ohio State because I knew it was special.”

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