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Ohio State Eyes Record 100 Draft Picks, Five First-Round

4/23/2026

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Ohio State Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft starts April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, and Ohio State expects several first-round picks.
Mock drafts rank Arvell Reese, Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles and Carnell Tate in the top eight.
Five first-round picks would raise Ohio State’s all-time total to 100, the most in college football.
Coach Ryan Day said four Buckeyes in the top ten would be the first such occurrence since 1967.

Summary

Texas Sets Record

Texas produced 23 NFL draft picks in 2024-25, its largest total.
Six Longhorn linemen anchored the class after Texas’ SEC season, with QB Quinn Ewers taken last at No. 231.
USC’s 2006 draft set a program record, featured two Heisman winners and a 34-game winning streak.
Michigan logged 13 picks in the 2024 draft.
Georgia’s defense produced first-rounders Jalen Carter, Broderick Jones and Nolan Smith after a 65-7 championship win.

History

Historical Context

In 1967, the NFL introduced a common draft system, unifying player recruitment amid competition with the AFL. Ohio State's Coach Woody Hayes led the Buckeyes to a remarkable 27 draft picks during the 1960s. Today, Ohio State seeks its 100th first-round pick, highlighting its enduring influence in college football and the fierce rivalry for top talent among programs like Texas and Georgia.

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Ohio State Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft starts April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, and Ohio State expects several first-round picks.
Mock drafts rank Arvell Reese, Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles and Carnell Tate in the top eight.
Five first-round picks would raise Ohio State’s all-time total to 100, the most in college football.
Coach Ryan Day said four Buckeyes in the top ten would be the first such occurrence since 1967.

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