Browns’ dome a symbol of Ohio’s shame

I am ashamed of the Representatives in the Ohio House and the authors of the proposed two-year budget for the state.

I pray the Ohio Senate will vote this budget proposal down and suggest edits that will better protect our freedoms, not micromanage citizens and cost us more to help millionaires build a new domed stadium.

Seriously, when did we lose the capacity to care for one another?

Supporting families and children with a tax on tobacco is much more proactive and fiscally smart than financing bonds to build yet another stadium in Cleveland.

I beg the voters and our “representatives” to make their voices heard.

I do NOT believe this bill should be passed as-is.

Remove the unnecessary language that has nothing to do with a budget (gender-affirming care) and focus our spending on REAL infrastructure improvements (schools instead of prisons, mental health care for ALL) so that we can be a better example of American freedoms.

Alena Fox, Bucyrus

I can’t retire

I’m concerned about our property taxes in Hamilton County.

I’m not a native of Cincinnati; I was born in Portsmouth.

I bought a home in Anderson Township a year after moving to the area and got a great deal. It was the first home I had bought for myself.

My taxes were very low — I believe around $500-$600 every six months, which wasn’t too bad, but I was still working full time.

Over the years, however, taxes have risen very drastically.

I’m now retirement age and my Social Security check isn’t enough to live on. I now have to work part-time just to basically live.

Last year, my taxes rose by $600.

A couple years ago, I appealed, but it didn’t work. The appeals court didn’t pass it. So now I struggle month-to-month just to pay bills and buy food. I still owe some on my house and make a mortgage payment.

It’s getting harder and harder every day.

I feel like I’m just struggling and surviving every day. I want to stay in my residence, but It’s getting harder and harder to pay my property taxes.

I’m 69 and still working. I and other elderly citizens — especially veterans — need help with our property taxes.

I feel like I’ve worked all my life and now I can’t retire.

It’s really a shame, and I know I’m not alone. Others face similar circumstances.

We really want to stay in our homes, but the way things are going, I just wonder how much longer this can continue.

Sherry Fitch, Cincinnati

Who is deranged?

Re “Criticism of Buckeyes shows how bad TDS has become, April 21: Louis Nobile, you are spot on. The OSU Buckeyes handled themselves with an aplomb that would and should make all Ohioans proud.

The president? Well, you called it. Deranged.

Josh Eaton, Columbus

It was a banner day for the Ohio State football program on Thursday. There’s always a lot of Ohio State players littered throughout the NFL draft, but the Buckeyes led all programs with four players being selected on Day 1 of the draft. Emeka Egbuka (No. 19) went to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Donovan Jackson (No. 24) was selected by the Minnesota Vikings, Tyleik Williams (No. 28) heard his name called by the Detroit Lions, and Josh Simmons (No. 32) closed the night by being picked by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Now it’s time for rounds two and three on Day 2 of the draft, when we expect more Ohio State Buckeyes to see their names scroll across the bottom of the screen. If you were up to the task of watching on Thursday night, we’re guessing that you are looking to rinse and repeat the appointment for Friday night as we head into the weekend.

If so, we have everything you need to know to tune in and watch the next two rounds of the draft. Guys like TreVeyon Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, and J.T. Tuimoloau are prime candidates to go off the board on Friday, but there’s more than likely going to be more Scarlet and Gray coming through the screen.

Here’s everything you need to know to find and watch, listen to, or stream rounds two and three of the 2025 NFL draft.

What channel is the NFL draft on Friday? How to watch, stream

It’s the same deal as Thursday night. You can watch or stream on several channels and outlets, so pick your favorite and settle in to see if you can predict what’s going to happen with some of the Ohio State players still out there.

What time does the NFL draft start Friday?

• Date: Thursday, April 24
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Lambeau Field (Green Bay, Wisconsin)

Same place but an hour earlier because there are more selections being made. You already made an appointment for last night, and you have to admit the scene was pretty remarkable in and around one of the most iconic stadiums and settings in the sport. Why not try to replicate the party atmosphere on Friday?

Who is calling the shots for the NFL draft on each platform?

• ESPN: Mike Greenberg (host), Mel Kiper Jr. (NFL draft analyst), Booger McFarland (analyst), Louis Riddick (analyst), Adam Schefter (insider) and Molly McGrath (reporter)
• ABC: Rece Davis (host), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard (analyst), Field Yates (NFL draft analyst), former Alabama football coach Nick Saban (analyst), Pete Thamel (insider) and Laura Rutledge (reporter)
• NFL Network: Rich Eisen (host), Daniel Jeremiah (NFL draft analyst), Charles Davis (analyst), Joel Klatt (analyst), Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner (analyst), Ian Rapoport (insider) and Jamie Erdahl (reporter)

Yep, same people on the same channels, at the same time. We like the ESPN College GameDay crew on ABC because you get a little more college football insight. Maybe that’s your sweet spot too?

NFL Draft 2025 draft picks tracker: first round results

1. Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward, QB, Senior, Miami.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Cleveland): Travis Hunter, DB/WR, Junior, Colorado.
3. New York Giants: Abdul Carter, Edge, Junior, Penn State.
4. New England Patriots: Will Campbell, OT, Junior, LSU.
5. Cleveland Browns (from Jacksonville): Mason Graham, DT, Junior, Michigan.
6. Las Vegas Raiders: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Junior, Boise State.
7. New York Jets: Armand Membou, OT, Junior, Missouri.
8. Carolina Panthers: Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Junior, Arizona.
9. New Orleans Saints: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Junior, Texas.
10. Chicago Bears: Colston Loveland, TE, Junior, Michigan.
11. San Francisco 49ers: Mykel Williams, Edge, Junior, Georgia.
12. Dallas Cowboys: Tyler Booker, OG, Junior, Alabama.
13. Miami Dolphins: Kenneth Grant, DT, Junior, Michigan.
14. Indianapolis Colts: Tyler Warren, TE, Senior, Penn State.
15. Atlanta Falcons: Jalon Walker, LB, Junior, Georgia.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Walter Nolen, DT, Junior, Ole Miss.
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Junior, Texas A&M.
18. Seattle Seahawks: Grey Zabel, OG, Senior, North Dakota State.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Emeka Egbuka, WR, Senior, Ohio State.
20. Denver Broncos: Jahdae Barron, CB, Junior, Texas.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Derrick Harmon, DT, Junior, Oregon.
22. Los Angeles Chargers: Omarion Hampton, RB, Junior, North Carolina.
23. Green Bay Packers: Matthew Golden, WR, Junior, Texas.
24. Minnesota Vikings: Donovan Jackson, OG, Senior, Ohio State.
25. New York Giants (from Houston): Jaxson Dart, QB, Senior, Ole Miss.
26. Atlanta Falcons (from LA Rams): James Pearce Jr., Edge, Junior, Tennessee.
27. Baltimore Ravens: Malaki Starks, S, Junior, Georgia.
28. Detroit Lions: Tyleik Williams, DT, Senior, Ohio State.
29. Washington Commanders: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Junior, Oregon.
30. Buffalo Bills: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Junior, Kentucky.
31. Philadelphia Eagles (from Kansas City): Jihaad Campbell, LB, Junior, Alabama.
32. Kansas City Chiefs (from Philadelphia): Josh Simmons, OT, Junior, Ohio State.

NFL Draft 2025 draft pick big board: top available prospects, players

Here are the top players available heading into Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, according to USA Today:

1. Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
2. Mike Green, Edge, Marshall
3. Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri
4. Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina
5. Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
6. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

2025 NFL Draft order: second, third rounds

2025 NFL Draft order, Round 2

2024 NFL Draft order, Round 3

• (65) New York Giants
• (66) Kansas City Chiefs (from Tennessee Titans)
• (67) Cleveland Browns
• (68) Las Vegas Raiders
• (69) New England Patriots
• (70) Jacksonville Jaguars
• (71) New Orleans Saints
• (72) Chicago Bears
• (73) New York Jets
• (74) Carolina Panthers
• (75) San Francisco 49ers
• (76) Dallas Cowboys
• (77) New England Patriots (from Atlanta Falcons)
• (78) Arizona Cardinals
• (79) Houston Texans (from Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders)
• (80) Indianapolis Colts
• (81) Cincinnati Bengals
• (82) Seattle Seahawks
• (83) Pittsburgh Steelers
• (84) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• (85) Denver Broncos
• (86) Los Angeles Chargers
• (87) Green Bay Packers
• (88) Jacksonville Jaguars (from Minnesota Vikings)
• (89) Houston Texans
• (90) Los Angeles Rams
• (91) Baltimore Ravens
• (92) Seattle Seahawks (from Detroit Lions, New York Jets and Las Vegas Raiders)
• (93) New Orleans Saints (from Washington Commanders)
• (94) Cleveland Browns (from Buffalo Bills)
• (95) Kansas City Chiefs
• (96) Philadelphia Eagles
• (97) Minnesota Vikings (compensatory)
• (98) Miami Dolphins (compensatory)
• (99) Houston Texans (compensatory from New York Giants)
• (100) San Francisco 49ers (compensatory)
• (101) Atlanta Falcons (compensatory from Los Angeles Rams)
• (102) Detroit Lions (compensatory)

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State has a host of NFL draft prospects awaiting to hear their names called in the 2025.

And, the Buckeyes are hopeful to break the NFL Draft record for selections from one college team in a single draft.

Fifteen players were invited to the NFL Combine in February, including: Quarterback Will Howard, running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, receiver Emeka Egbuka, offensive linemen Donovan Jackson, Josh Simmons and Seth McLaughlin, defensive ends Jack Sawyer and J.T. Tuimoloau, defensive tackles Ty Hamilton and Tyleik Williams, linebacker Cody Simon, cornerbacks Jordan Hancock and Denzel Burke and safety Lathan Ransom.

Tight end Gee Scott and offensive lineman Josh Fryar are also hoping to hear a call from an NFL team.

Here is where Ohio State’s prospects were drafted and signed:

First round

Second round

Third round

Fourth round

Fifth round

Sixth round

Seventh round

Undrafted free agent signings