2026 NFL Draft Tracker: Four Ohio State Buckeyes Selected in First Eleven Picks

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) blocks Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese (8) during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
April 23, 2026

The Ohio State Buckeyes had four players taken in the first eleven picks of the NFL Draft, including Carnell Tate as the first selection and a pair of linebackers in the Top 10 for the first time in the draft era.  Ohio State looked to tie an NFL Draft record with four players selected in the Top 10 for the first time since Michigan State in 1967. The Buckeyes had…

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Ohio State Football: These Buckeyes are Poised to Breakout in 2026

Ohio State DL Kenyatta Jackson | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
March 17, 2026

Spring practice is underway for the Ohio State football team, and many returning pieces are preparing to take on the challenge of replacing the talent lost to the NFL Draft. The first week of spring practice has come to a close, and many Buckeyes are gearing up to take over this season. Returning stars such as Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, and Jaylen McClain will look to pick up right where…

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Transformation of Sonny Styles: How a Safety Became the Most Athletic Linebacker in the 2026 NFL Draft

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles (LB25) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
March 4, 2026

At Ohio State, Sonny Styles transformed from a position-switch player into an elite NFL Draft prospect after a record-setting Combine. Sonny Styles grabbed the attention of the sports world at the NFL Combine, following a historic performance. At 6-foot-5 and 244 pounds, he exploded through testing with a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, a 43.5-inch vertical jump, and an 11-foot-2 broad jump, leaving scouts and analysts buzzing. But according to Ohio State linebackers…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 3/2: Diebler Moves to 3-0 Against Purdue

Mar 1, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. (0) controls the ball as Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) defends during the second half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
March 2, 2026

Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! The Buckeyes upset No. 8 Purdue! Ohio State notches a signature Quad 1 win over Purdue 82-74. Blake Biscardi joins the podcast to recap the game and give insight to the team’s culture and mindset moving forward. We also recap the NFL Combine. Cass has high praise for Lorenzo Styles Jr….

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NFL Combine: Former Ohio State Buckeyes Chase Pro Dreams in Indianapolis

Ohio State football players Caleb Downs and Sonny Styles at the second Fall Kickoff: An Invitation to Jesus | Image Credit: Sean Moreno Photophrahy @seanmorenophotography
February 26, 2026

The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the NFL Combine, taking the next step toward their dream of playing in the league. Here are the dates and times to watch their workouts.  Each spring, the NFL Combine transforms Indianapolis into a proving ground where college football’s elite showcase their speed, strength, and skill before pro scouts and coaches. As usual, the Ohio State Buckeyes are well represented. This year, eleven Buckeyes…

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James Laurinaitis Sees the Next Wave Coming in Ohio State’s Linebacker Room

Ohio State Buckeyes linebackers coach James Laurinaitis applauds from the sideline during the NCAA football game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Ohio State won 31-7. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
January 23, 2026

“Being a Buckeye is the best decision I ever made.” James Laurinaitis knows exactly what the linebacker room at Ohio State is supposed to look like because he’s lived it. I spoke with the former three-time All-American linebacker for Ohio State, who joined the staff as a graduate assistant in 2023 and was quickly promoted to linebacker coach the following year. Like many Buckeyes today, due to national recruiting, Laurinaitis…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 1/15: 2025 Season Awards Show!

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith against Purdue | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
January 16, 2026

Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! It is time for our end of season awards show! Notable awards we handout are: -The Anti-Heisman -The Cardale Jones Tweet of the Year -Moment of the Year -Play of the Year -Freshman of the Year -Offensive MVP -Defensive MVP -Special Teams Player of the Year -Beat Reporter of the Year…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 12/19: 2025-26 College Football Playoff Preview

Caleb Downs celebrating against Rutgers | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
December 19, 2025

Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! On this episode of Bunch of Nuts we release our college football playoff bracket. Is Alabama primed for a run? Did Indiana peak too early? Dan and Cass also debate which team will face Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. Cass also reveals his top 10 potential CFP matchups. Finally, we…

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Ohio State Football: Four Buckeyes Voted First-Team All-Americans

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December 15, 2025

Ohio State continues its tradition of excellence with four players earning First-Team All-American honors: Caleb Downs, Jeremiah Smith, Arvell Reese, and Kayden McDonald. Ohio State has always been home to stars on the field and winners of postseason awards. However, being named a First-Team All-American is truly something special. The Buckeyes have now produced 93 consensus First-Team All-Americans, joining legends like Archie Griffin, Eddie George, Chris Spielman, and Troy Smith….

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Ohio State Football: Undefeated Buckeyes Head North for The Game Against Surging Wolverines

November 27, 2025

Ohio State heads north for The Game against the surging Michigan Wolverines with gold pants and the Big Ten Championship Game on the line. The Ohio State Buckeyes will close out the regular season the same way that they always do, as they will travel to Ann Arbor to face off against TTUN. The Wolverines are now in the top-15 after Tuesday’s College Football Playoff rankings came out, and have…

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