Ohio State Buckeyes football news today focuses on the team’s strategy for replacing key players drafted into the2026 NFL Draft. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! . The Buckeyes are addressing the significant departures of Carnell Tate, Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs & Arvell Reese following the 2026 NFL Draft. This video analyzes the impact of losing top talent and evaluates how Payton Pierce, Riley Pettijohn and Chris Henry Jr. can fill critical roles. Expect a detailed look at how Ohio State plans to maintain its competitive edge.
Ohio State football is preparing to replace four first-round NFL Draft picks from its roster, a significant challenge for the upcoming season. Linebackers Arvell Reese (5th pick, New York Giants) and Sonny Styles (7th pick, Washington Commanders) both departed in the first round. Wide receiver Carnell Tate was selected 4th overall by the Tennessee Titans, while safety Caleb Downs went 11th overall to the Dallas Cowboys. The team’s strategy involves developing promising young talent to step into these immediate starting roles.
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2026 Ohio State football linebackers:
Starters: Payton Pierce, Christian Alliegro, Tarvos Alford
Backups: Cincere Johnson, Eli Lee, Riley Pettijohn, Braxton Rembert, Garrett Stover, CJ Sanna
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker outlook:
– Arvell Reese was drafted by the New York Giants as the 5th overall pick in Round 1.
– Sonny Styles joined the Washington Commanders as the 7th overall pick in Round 1.
– Payton Pierce, a former No. 5 inside linebacker recruit, recorded 43 tackles last season as a reserve.
– Riley Pettijohn is another key young talent expected to compete for a starting linebacker role.
Ohio State Buckeyes drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft:
RD1, 4 — Carnell Tate (WR, Tennessee Titans)
RD1, 5 — Arvell Reese (LB, New York Giants)
RD1, 7 — Sonny Styles (LB, Washington Commanders)
RD1, 11 — Caleb Downs (S, Dallas Cowboys)
RD2, 36 — Kayden McDonald (DT, Houston Texans)
RD2, 61 — Max Klare (TE, Los Angeles Rams)
RD2, 62 — Davison Igbinosun (CB, Buffalo Bills)
RD3, 87 — Will Kacmarek (TE, Miami Dolphins)
RD5, 172 — Lorenzo Styles Jr. (DB, New Orleans Saints)
RD6, 214 — Caden Curry (DE, Indianapolis Colts)
RD7, 231 — Ethan Onianwa (OT, Atlanta Falcons)
2026 Ohio State football schedule:
Week 1: vs. Ball State
Week 2: @ Texas
Week 3: vs. Kent State
Week 4: vs. Illinois
Week 5: @ Iowa
Week 6: vs. Maryland
Week 7: @ Indiana
Week 8: Off
Week 9: @ USC
Week 10: vs. Oregon
Week 11: vs. Northwestern
Week 12: @ Nebraska
Week 13: vs. Michigan
Ohio State football faces a significant challenge replacing wide receiver Carnell Tate, who was drafted 4th overall by the Tennessee Titans. Tate’s departure creates an immediate void in the Buckeyes’ receiving corps, requiring new playmakers to emerge. Potential candidates to step up include Chris Henry Jr., Brandon Inniss, Kyle Parker, and Devin McCuin, all of whom will compete for increased targets and responsibilities. The coaching staff is evaluating how these young receivers can contribute to the Ohio State offense.
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Caleb Downs on Jaylen McClain: “I feel like you’re gonna see him take a big step this year. He had to play around me and he had to defer a lot to me this year. But this next season he’s gonna step out of his shell and be a leader on the team and do a lot.”
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