Ohio State Sees 11 Players Selected in Draft
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Columbus, Ohio. On Saturday and during the 2026 NFL Draft, Ohio State had 11 players enter the professional ranks; four Buckeyes were taken in the first round — Carnell Tate (fourth overall), Arvell Reese (fifth overall), Sonny Styles (seventh overall) and Caleb Downs (11th overall) — while Lorenzo Styles Jr. was selected in the fifth round by the New Orleans Saints.
After the draft concluded this week, the New Orleans Saints signed undrafted Ohio State players Tywone Malone and CJ Donaldson to rookie contracts, joining Lorenzo Styles Jr. on the roster. Multiple teams traded up to secure Ohio State prospects on earlier days, and the selected and signed players will report to their NFL clubs for offseason programs and training camps.
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Timeline
- 1. College seasons concluded and prospects prepared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
- 2. Early draft rounds: four Ohio State players selected in the first round.
- 3. Second day: multiple Buckeyes taken in second and third rounds.
- 4. Fifth round: Lorenzo Styles Jr. selected No. 172 by the New Orleans Saints.
- 5. Post-draft: Tywone Malone and CJ Donaldson sign with the New Orleans Saints as UDFAs.
Why it matters
Ohio State's strong showing in the NFL Draft highlights the quality of their football program. If you're a fan, it's a point of pride. If you have a child interested in football, it might be worth considering Ohio State for their college career.
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