Michael Hall Jr. has high standards for himself heading into his rookie season in the NFL.

The former Ohio State defensive tackle and Cleveland Browns second round draft pick told reporters that his goal is to follow the standard set by many former Buckeyes. He's aiming for Defensive Rookie of the Year. He'd be "a fool not to."

"It’s not overwhelming," Hall said. "I knew what I was getting myself into. They’re holding me to a high standard and I hold myself to a high standard. I am my worst critic. Just happy to be out here and I gotta get on top of my A-game for sure.”

In three seasons at Ohio State, Hall had 45 tackles, 10 tackles-for-loss and 6 sacks.

Ohio State to NFL: Which OSU players have won Rookie of the Year?

Since the inception of the Associated Press' Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year awards, eight former Ohio State players have earned the honor, including six since 2016.

AP Offensive Rookie of the Year

• 1971: John Brockington; Green Bay Packers full back

• 1996: Eddie George; Houston Oilers running back

• 2022: Garrett Wilson; New York Jets wide receiver

• 2023: C.J. Stroud; Houston Texans quarterback

AP Defensive Rookie of the Year

• 2016: Joey Bosa; San Diego Chargers defensive end

• 2017: Marshon Lattimore; New Orleans Saints cornerback

• 2019: Nick Bosa; San Francisco 49ers defensive end

• 2020: Chase Young; Washington Football Team defensive end

2024 NFL Rookie of the Year odds: Which Ohio State player could win?

A former Ohio State player is not the favorite to be named the 2024 Offensive or Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has the best consensus odds of any Buckeye, but sits behind Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels for Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner is the betting favorite for 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Marvin Harrison Jr.; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver

• Draft Kings: +650

• FanDuel: +700

• BetMGM: +650

Tommy Eichenberg; Las Vegas Raiders linebacker

• Draft Kings: +13000

• FanDuel: +10000

• BetMGM: +10000

Cade Stover; Houston Texans tight end

• Draft Kings: +15000

• FanDuel: +15000

• BetMGM: +20000

Michael Hall Jr.; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle

• Draft Kings: +15000

• FanDuel: +10000

• BetMGM: +20000

Miyan Williams; unsigned running back

• Draft Kings: +20000

• FanDuel: +20000

• BetMGM: +25000

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: 2024 NFL Rookie of the Year betting: Ohio State odds