Buckeyes In The NFL

Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Max Klare (86) celebrates with wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) after Tate scored a touchdown in the second half at the Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

A look at the various good and bad NFL Draft outcomes for Ohio State offensive prospects, from potential top pick to late round and undrafted scenarios.

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A look at the various good and bad NFL Draft outcomes for Ohio State offensive prospects, from potential top pick to late round and undrafted scenarios.

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Jan 5, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) reacts ahead of teammates after a sack in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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A look at the best Buckeyes to make the jump to the NFL since 2010, in the last four rounds of the Draft.

Dec 7, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) makes a catch in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-Imagn Images

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A look at the top Ohio State talent selected between Rounds 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft since 2010.

Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Seattle Seahawks twentieth overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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A look at the best five Buckeyes selected on Opening Night of the NFL Draft since it became a three-day affair.

Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) and linebacker Arvell Reese (8) celebrate during the NCAA football game against the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Ohio State will have five players at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, with projections suggesting up to five first-round picks and as many as four in the top 10.

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese (8) blocks a pass by Ohio Bobcats quarterback Parker Navarro (13) in the second half at the Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

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The former Buckeyes linebacker has been one of the hottest prospects during the pre-draft process.

Dec 6, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Kayden McDonald (98) reacts before the 2025 Big Ten championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Here are three landing spots that would be ideal fits for former Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.

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Ohio State star Caleb Downs is one of the most versatile defenders in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are the five best landing spots for the elite safety.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (97) celebrates in the second half of the NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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With a wave of Buckeyes defenders departing for the 2026 NFL Draft, these returning talents could build serious draft stock for 2027.

Sep 13, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) celebrates a tackle for loss during the second quarter against the Ohio Bobcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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The Buckeyes unquestioned leader at linebacker projects as a Top-10 pick in this months NFL Draft.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) makes a catch for a touchdown Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, during the Big Ten football championship against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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With the 2026 NFL Draft just weeks away, here are the top teams that could use the services of wide receiver Carnell Tate.

Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.

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Beyond Carnell Tate, there were other Ohio State players used Pro Day to boost their NFL Draft stock with strong performances and powerful post-workout messages.

From left, Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tywone Malone, linebacker Arvell Reese and defensive tackle Kayden McDonald work out during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.

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Tywone Malone Jr. backed up his upside with numbers, while Kayden McDonald and Ethan Onianwa impressed with movement and consistency.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.

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Carnell Tate breaks down his 40-yard dash decision, upcoming visits and NFL Draft outlook.

Nov 1, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates his touchdown catch with offensive lineman Phillip Daniels (70) and tight end Will Kacmarek (89) during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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Here are three Ohio State draft prospects who should be selected much higher than anticipated this year.

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Davison Igbinosun (1) leaves the field following the Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Miami Hurricanes on Dec. 31, 2025. Ohio State lost 24-14.

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From Jersey roots to daily battles with elite receivers, the Ohio State cornerback brings size, edge and confidence into the next step.

Ohio State receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) will get a long look from coaches as the team's primary slot receiver after Garrett Wilson was moved to a role as an outside receiver.

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The former Ohio State star is already on another level of NFL stardom with recent contract updates Monday.

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) scrambles past Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) and linebacker Arvell Reese (8) during the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025. Ohio State lost 13-10.

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Joel Klatt points to rare versatility and untapped upside as reasons why he could become a game changing defender.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia celebrates with Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) and linebacker Arvell Reese (8) following the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 1, 2025.

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For Ohio State’s NFL hopefuls, Pro Day provides a final opportunity to make an impression and climb draft boards.

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese (8) gets into position during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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As the 2026 NFL Draft draws closer, the debate surrounding the Ohio State standout keeps heating up.

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Miami Hurricanes' Mark Fletcher Jr. is tackled by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Davison Igbinosun (1), linebacker Sonny Styles (0), defensive lineman Kayden McDonald (98) and Ohio linebacker Arvell Reese (8) during the first quarter of the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Buckeyes' linebacker Sonny Styles is soaring up draft boards after the combine, with Rich Eisen calling him the “hottest guy on planet Earth.”

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State wideout Carnell Tate (WO37) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

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Lemon and Tate are two of the top-three prospects available for the 2026 NFL Draft at the wide reciever position.

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Carnell Tate's combine wasn't what he hoped for, but he's still in great company with some other receivers who ran a "slower" time

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese (8) pursues Michigan Wolverines running back Bryson Kuzdzal (24) during the NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.

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Arvell Reese is projected as a top five NFL Draft pick, but there are signs that point to that being too high.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs (DB34) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

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The Buckeye hopefuls will take the field in Columbus on March 25th hoping to wow NFL teams.