If early NFL mock drafts are correct, Ohio State will have one of its greatest first rounds ever in the 2026 NFL draft.
Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese is unanimously projected as a top-seven pick, while wide receiver Carnell Tate and safety Caleb Downs are also widely projected as top-10 picks in mock drafts released over the past week following the Seattle Seahawks’ win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles is also projected as a top-15 pick in most mock drafts, while defensive tackle Kayden McDonald is widely projected to be drafted in the second half of Round 1.