Welcome to the Eleven Warriors NFL Draft Central.
The 2025 NFL draft kicks off Thursday in Pittsburgh, and we’ve got you covered with everything you need before, during and after the event — including where each Buckeye lands, social media reactions and featured stories.
50 Buckeyes & Counting Drafted in the Ryan Day era
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 22, 2026
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The first round begins Thursday at 8 p.m., followed by the second and third rounds Friday at 7 p.m. The final four rounds take place Saturday, with the fourth round set to start at noon.
The draft will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network, with streaming available on ESPN+ and NFL+.
Eleven Warriors will provide live coverage of every Ohio State draft pick as it happens, so stay tuned throughout the weekend for the latest on the Buckeyes in the NFL draft.
Draft Predictions
APRIL 22, 2026
Full First-Round Mock Draft
Eight Big Ten players are projected to go in the top 15, including four Buckeyes in the top eight, in our projection of how all 32 first-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft will play out.
APRIL 21, 2026
Projections for Every Buckeye Draft Pick
Eleven Warriors’ projections for Ohio State’s 2026 NFL draft prospects include five first-round picks, five additional draft selections and four undrafted free agent signings.
Storylines
APRIL 23, 2026
Reese Expects Growth as a Pass-Rusher
Arvell Reese believes he can be an “elite” NFL pass-rusher as he works to improve his technique after spending “95%” of his practice time at linebacker at Ohio State.
APRIL 22, 2026
NFL Draft a “Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity” for Five Buckeyes
Ohio State’s five projected first-round picks are enjoying the opportunity to attend the NFL draft together and say OSU played a big role in developing them into top NFL prospects.
APRIL 22, 2026
Downs Worthy of a Top-Five Pick
Through elite play, next-level game knowledge and positional flexibility, Caleb Downs has proven worthy of a top-five pick in Thursday's NFL draft – regardless of positional value.
APRIL 21, 2026
Klare and Kacmarek Aiming for History
Max Klare and Will Kacmarek can make school history by being the first pair of Buckeye tight ends selected in the same NFL draft in the modern era – a testament to Keenan Bailey's room.
APRIL 20, 2026
Styles Brothers Set to Realize NFL Dreams
Sonny Styles and Lorenzo Styles Jr. are poised to be the first pair of brothers from Ohio State selected in the same NFL draft after each had their own unique college football journey.
