by WSYX Staff
Mon, March 9, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Arvell Reese blocks a pass by OU quarterback Parker Navarro during OSU's 37-9 win over Ohio University at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (John P. Wise/WSYX)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The college football factory known as Ohio State once again will feature prominently in the first round of the NFL Draft this year.
Experts project several Buckeyes will hear their names called early in the first round in next month's draft. Take a look:
ESPN's Jordan Reid:
* No. 2 selection: New York Jets select LB Arvell Reese
* No. 5: New York Giants select LB Sonny Styles
* No. 7: Washington Commanders select S Caleb Downs
* No. 9: Kansas City Chiefs select WR Carnell Tate
USA Today's Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz:
* No. 2 selection: New York Jets select LB Arvell Reese
* No. 5: New York Giants select LB Sonny Styles
* No. 8: New Orleans Saints select WR Carnell Tate
* No. 10: Cincinnati Bengals select S Caleb Downs
On3's Barkley Truax:
* No. 2 selection: New York Jets select LB Arvell Reese
* No. 5: New York Giants select WR Carnell Tate
* No. 9: Mock Trade -- Dallas Cowboys (via Kansas City Chiefs) select LB Sonny Styles
* No. 10: Mock Trade -- New York Jets (via Cincinnati Bengals) select S Caleb Downs
The three-day draft begins April 23 in Pittsburgh.