Sports:
* Archie Griffin: Two-time Heisman Trophy winner, legendary running back.
* Eddie George: Heisman Trophy winner, NFL Hall of Famer, former running back.
* Ted Ginn Jr.: NFL wide receiver, also played college football at Ohio State.
* Troy Smith: Heisman Trophy winner, former quarterback.
* Chris Spielman: NFL linebacker, former Ohio State captain.
* Jesse Owens: Olympic track and field legend (though he did not graduate from Ohio State).
* J.T. Barrett: Former quarterback, current NFL player.
* Deshaun Watson: Current NFL quarterback, played one season at Ohio State.
* LeBron James: NBA superstar (though he left early to enter the NBA draft, not graduating).
Entertainment:
* Neil Armstrong: First man to walk on the moon, earned his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from Ohio State.
* Jamie Foxx: Actor, comedian, and singer (though he did not graduate from Ohio State).
* Tom Hanks: Oscar-winning actor, attended Ohio State for two years.
* Conan O'Brien: Comedian, talk show host, graduated from Ohio State.
* John Legend: Singer, songwriter, and producer (though he did not graduate from Ohio State).
* John Glenn: Astronaut, Senator, and the first American to orbit the Earth (though he did not graduate from Ohio State).
Politics:
* John Kasich: Former Governor of Ohio, U.S. Representative, presidential candidate.
* Sherrod Brown: U.S. Senator.
* Mike DeWine: Current Governor of Ohio.
* James A. Rhodes: Former Governor of Ohio.
* Ted Strickland: Former Governor of Ohio.
Business:
* Leslie Wexner: Founder and former CEO of The Limited Brands.
* Jeffery Immelt: Former CEO of General Electric.
* David S. Taylor: CEO of Procter & Gamble.
This is just a small sample of the many famous individuals who have attended Ohio State University. The university boasts a diverse alumni network, making it one of the top institutions in the nation.