Ohio State Players in Super Bowl LIV

If you want ready made, NFL starter, you're best off going to The Ohio State University.

Super Bowl LIV will have two representatives from Ohio State's ranks and they'll come in as foes rather than friends. The standout DE Nick Bosa has taken the league by storm in his first year, becoming an integral part of the 49ers defense, the best one in the NFL. On the other side of the ball, Kansas City Chiefs LB Darron Lee competed with more modest numbers this year and unfortunately hasn't played a snap in the post season.

49ers DE Nick Bosa

A No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft after just 29 games at OSU, Nick Bosadidn't need much time to adapt to the demands of the professional game. The 22-year-old is already competing at the highest level with 47 total tackles (32 solo), nine sacks and an interception to his name. Bosa is built for this league, and even more so for big games like the Super Bowl. Keep an eye out for the former Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year during the big game, because he's destined to be a difference-maker.

Chiefs LB Darron Lee

Perhaps a bit unlucky not to feature in the playoffs for Kansas City, Darron Lee put up good numbers over the course of the regular season, including 31 total tackles with 22 solo and nine assisted. The former College Football Playoff national champ is listed as a third-string linebacker for KC, and is not likely to receive playing time in Sunday's game unless injury concerns emerge. A ring is a ring, however, and the former New York Jet won't be fretting one bit if he adds some Super Bowl bling to a hand that already features a national championship ring.