Ohio State has five projected first-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft, but it’s the Buckeyes’ other draft prospects that have the most to gain at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Arvell Reese, Caleb Downs, Carnell Tate and Sonny Styles should all shine at the combine if they choose to work out, but they don’t really need to. Reese and Styles are already projected to be the first two linebackers drafted, while Tate is projected to be the first wide receiver drafted and Downs is a virtual lock to be the first safety off the board. As spectacular as they were during their Ohio State careers, they don’t need a combine workout to validate themselves as likely top-15 picks.