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The Men Behind the Numbers: Number 72, Dan Wilkinson

Big Daddy Dominated the Collegiate Ranks and Got Paid in the League

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Jeremy Combs
Jun 26, 2026
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72 days until kickoff! That means it’s time for another edition of The Men Behind the Numbers. Today we get back to the defensive side of the ball. Wilkinson came to Columbus from Dayton, and would begin his OSU career as an offensive tackle. The transition to defense would ultimately pay massive benefits when he would be selected 1st overall in the NFL Draft.

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