Ohio State has become the NFL's premier factory for elite wide receivers. Six former Buckeyes have been selected in the first round of the NFL draft over the last four years, including transfer Jameson Williams. The program's success stems largely from the tutelage of Brian Hartline, the former NFL receiver who now serves as Ohio State's receivers coach and offensive coordinator.

When asked to rank his former players, Hartline refused.

"I'm out of that game. I'm not doing that. In my head I have them, but I'll never say them. Those guys can answer. I love those guys."

Here's our ranking of the top 10 Ohio State receivers currently in the NFL, based on production, availability, overall accomplishments, and athleticism:

10. Parris Campbell, Dallas Cowboys

Selected in the second round of the 2019 draft by Indianapolis, Campbell posted impressive combine numbers: a 4.31-second 40-yard dash, a 40-inch vertical jump, and an 11-foot, 3-inch broad jump. That explosiveness has failed to translate consistently to the pros. His best NFL season came in 2022 with the Colts: 63 receptions for 623 yards and three touchdowns. At Ohio State in 2018, the 28-year-old finished with 90 receptions for 1,063 yards and 12 touchdowns—10th in school history for single-season receiving yards. Campbell is currently on the Cowboys' practice squad.

9. Noah Brown, Washington Commanders

A physical receiver with reliable hands, Brown made the signature play of Washington's season with a Hail Mary catch against Chicago that lifted the Commanders to a miraculous victory. A seventh-round pick by Dallas in 2017, his best season came in 2022 with the Cowboys: 43 receptions for 555 yards and three scores across 13 starts. The 29-year-old has battled injuries this season, appearing in just two games before missing most of the year with groin and knee problems. He could return before season's end.

8. Curtis Samuel, Buffalo Bills

The 29-year-old has appeared in six games for Buffalo with seven catches for 81 yards and a touchdown. His career-best came in 2022 with Washington: 64 receptions for 656 yards and four touchdowns. At 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds, Samuel was a second-round selection by Carolina in 2017. Like most Ohio State receivers, he's an elite athlete—posting a 4.39-second 40-yard dash and a 37-inch vertical jump at the combine. In his final season at Ohio State, Samuel caught 74 passes for 865 yards and seven scores.

7. Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals

Peers at Ohio State consider the 23-year-old the best route runner among the program's recent receivers. His NFL start has underwhelmed, though he's posting decent numbers for a young receiver: 96 receptions for 1,410 yards and 12 touchdowns across 26 games. Harrison missed the last two games after having his appendix removed but returned to practice.

6. Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions

At 24 years old, Williams is the fastest receiver on this list. He didn't run the 40-yard dash at the combine due to rehabilitation from an ACL injury suffered at Alabama, but claimed he would have clocked a 4.1-second time if healthy. Drafted 12th overall by Detroit in 2022, Williams spent his first two Ohio State seasons before transferring to Alabama.

His tape backs up the speed claim. According to Next Gen Stats, his top speed of 21.38 miles per hour is the fastest among Ohio State receivers this year. Operating as the deep threat in one of the league's elite offenses, Williams averaged 18.1 yards per catch entering Week 13—the second-best mark in the NFL.

5. Jeremiah Egbuka, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The 23-year-old is a frontrunner for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Through 11 games, Egbuka has caught 48 passes for 789 yards and seven touchdowns. Drafted 19th overall by Tampa Bay, he combines smooth route running, physicality, and sticky hands with an underrated ability to work deep.

Egbuka finished his Ohio State career as the program's all-time leader in receptions (205) and receiving yards (2,868). He's tied for third-most receiving yards on downfield throws of 10-plus air yards this season (582), behind only Jaxon Smith-Njigba and George Pickens.

4. Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints

If Williams is the fastest Buckeye, Olave isn't far behind. The San Diego native ran a blazing 4.26-second 40-yard dash at the combine before being drafted 11th overall in 2022 by New Orleans. That speed translates to consistent game-day impact.

The 25-year-old is on track for his best statistical season: 69 receptions for 731 yards and four scores. He's also on pace for his third 1,000-yard season in four years.

3. Garrett Wilson, New York Jets

Drafted 10th overall by the Jets in 2022, Wilson opened his career with three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. That streak is in jeopardy thanks to New York's quarterback issues this season. The 25-year-old has 316 receptions for 3,644 yards and 18 touchdowns across four seasons. Wilson is on injured reserve with a knee injury and is scheduled to return in Week 15 against Jacksonville.

2. Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders

At 30 years old, McLaurin is the most accomplished player on this list. A two-time Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro last season, McLaurin has posted five 1,000-yard receiving seasons in seven years as a pro. A third-round pick in 2019 by Washington, he's struggled to stay healthy this season—appearing in just four games due to a lingering quad injury. He finished his Ohio State career with 75 receptions for 1,251 yards and 19 touchdowns.

1. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks

In his third NFL season, Smith-Njigba is on pace for an NFL-record 2,029 receiving yards. He's already shattered Seattle's single-season franchise record with 1,313 yards through 11 games, surpassing DK Metcalf's previous mark of 1,303 set in 2020.

The first receiver selected in the 2023 draft (20th overall), Smith-Njigba possesses elite ball-tracking skills and produces at slot or on the perimeter. At 6 feet and 200 pounds, he still has the size and speed to beat teams consistently downfield. According to Next Gen Stats, Smith-Njigba has 1,034 receiving yards on throws of 10-plus air yards—394 more than any other player.