Five Buckeyes and Ty Simpson Heading to Pittsburgh: Here's Who's Ready for Draft Night
The 2026 NFL draft is about to get real, and five Ohio State players are confident enough in their stock to sit in that green room in Pittsburgh come April 23. Defensive back Caleb Downs, defensive tackle Kayden McDonald, linebacker Arvell Reese, linebacker Sonny Styles, and wide receiver Carnell Tate will all be there waiting for their moment. That's a massive statement for the Buckeyes, and it puts them in serious company historically.
Ohio State Making a Historic Run
If Ohio State gets four of these five players into the top 10, they'll join some legendary company. We're talking Michigan State in 1967 and Notre Dame in 1946 as the only schools ever to do it. Five guys showing up says the Buckeyes believe they've got multiple day-one contributors ready for the NFL, and that's not something you see every year.
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Ohio State isn't the only powerhouse sending talent to Pittsburgh. Alabama is bringing offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor and quarterback Ty Simpson, while Miami will have defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. and offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa in attendance. Beyond that, we've got Texas Tech linebacker David Bailey, LSU defensive back Mansoor Delane, Auburn defensive end Keldric Faulk, USC wide receiver Makai Lemon, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, and Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood all confirmed.
Conference Breakdown and What's Next
The Big Ten is flexing with six prospects confirmed to attend, the SEC following with five. The ACC, Big 12, and Independents round out the rest. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza from Indiana is projected as the first overall pick by Las Vegas, so there's no shortage of elite talent heading into draft night on April 23. This is shaping up to be a stacked first round.
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