Distinguished Alumni

Prominent Ohio State Alumni
- Sophie Jaques – 2023 Patty Kazmaier Award
- Lyle Yost – 2023 NCAA Diver of the Year
- Sean Melton – 2018 Nissen Award
- Nicolas Szerszen – 2016 AVCA National Player of the Year
- Logan Stieber – 2015 Dan Hodge Trophy
- Alex Wimmers – 2010 College Baseball Foundation National Pitcher of the Year
- Evan Turner – 2009-10 John Wooden Award National Player of the Year
- Troy Smith – 2006 Heisman Trophy
- Stacey Gordon – 2004 AVCA *National Player of the Year
- Jeremy Wurtzman – 2004 ITA/Farnsworth National Senior Player of the Year
- Jamie Natalie – 2001 Nissen Award
- Blaine Wilson – 1997 Nissen Award
- Eddie George – 1995 Heisman Trophy
- Laura Davis – 1994 AVCA *National Player of the Year
- Kip Simons – 1994 Nissen Award
- Jim Jackson – 1992 UPI National Player of the Year
- Mike Racanelli – 1990 Nissen Award
- Paul Pooley – 1984 Bauer National Player of the Year
- Chris Perry – 1984 Collegiate Golf Player of the Year
- Archie Griffin – 1974 & 1975 Heisman Trophy
- Gary Bradds – AP and UPI National Player of the Year
- Jerry Lucas – 1962 National Player of the Year
- Jerry Lucas – 1961 National Player of the Year
- Howard “Hopalong” Cassady – 1955 Heisman Trophy
- Vic Janowicz – 1950 Heisman Trophy
- Les Horvath – 1944 Heisman Trophy
- John Havlicek
- Bill Willis
- Kyle Snyder
- Orlando Pace
- Cris Carter
- Ty Tucker
- Jantel Lavender
- Katie Smith
- Kelsey Mitchell
- Jessica Davenport
- Steve Arlin
- Nick Swisher
- Kyle Snyder – 2016 Olympic gold medalist