Ryan Day’s Ohio State Buckeyes led college football for the second straight year with 11 NFL Draft Picks, emphatically supporting its NFL Factory label and player development.
Ohio State has had 25 players drafted in the last two seasons. The National Championship team had 14 chosen in 2025, and last year’s team led the sport with 11 selections. Both draft classes were headlined by the Buckeyes.
Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid give insight into why Ohio State is an NFL Factory and producing high level NFL talent every single year. Plus, will the Buckeyes experience a step back in 2026 after losing 25 players to the NFL Draft (14 in 2025 and 11 in 2026)?
Biscardi and Kincaid examine the fits for Carnell Tate (No. 4 – Tennessee Titans), Arvell Reese (No. 5 – New York Giants), Sonny Styles (No. 7 – Washington Commanders), and Caleb Downs (No. 11 – Dallas Cowboys) with their respective teams. They also reflect on Ryan Day’s seven-year career and how he’s transformed the Ohio State football program from the recruiting trail to inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to the NFL.
Plus, are the Buckeyes recession-proof? If Ohio State takes a step back due to roster attrition, would Ryan Day’s team still be better than everyone else across College Football?
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Blake Biscardi is the Lead Sports Reporter and Senior Editor at The Silver Bulletin, focusing on Ohio State athletics, primarily football, the Big Ten, and the College Football Playoff. He’s the Creator & Host of the Buckeye Cadence and Saturday Cadence podcasts, and also a member of the FWAA. Biscardi has degrees in Business Administration and Strategic Communication & Leadership.