Ohio State leads draft with most selections in back-to-back years
Ohio State had 11 players taken in the 2026 NFL Draft to lead all NCAA programs. It's the second consecutive year the Buckeyes produced the most total selections.
Texas A&M and Alabama had 10 players to rank just behind Ohio State, while Clemson, Miami, and Texas Tech all tied for third with nine.
2026 selections by NCAA schools
| Program | Players Selected |
|---|---|
| Ohio State | 11 |
| Alabama | 10 |
| Texas A&M | 10 |
| Clemson | 9 |
| Miami | 9 |
| Texas Tech | 9 |
The Buckeyes had eight go in the first three rounds, including four on Thursday night in Round 1. Carnell Tate, Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, and Caleb Downs all heard their names called in the first 11 picks.
Ohio State draft picks
| Player | Round (Overall) | Team |
|---|---|---|
| WR Carnell Tate | 1 (4th) | Titans |
| LB Arvell Reese | 1 (5th) | Giants |
| LB Sonny Styles | 1 (7th) | Commanders |
| S Caleb Downs | 1 (11th) | Cowboys |
| DT Kayden McDonald | 2 (36th) | Texans |
| TE Max Klare | 2 (61st) | Rams |
| CB Davison Igbinosun | 2 (62nd) | Bills |
| TE Will Kacmarek | 3 (87th) | Dolphins |
| S Lorenzo Styles Jr. | 5 (172nd) | Saints |
| EDGE Caden Curry | 6 (214th) | Colts |
| OT Ethan Onianwa | 7 (231st) | Falcons |
Ohio State set a Big Ten record last year with a total of 14 selections, and the conference was once again front and center this year with 10 picks in the first round.
Indiana, fresh off its first National Championship, set a school record with eight draft picks.