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Ohio State’s Caleb Downs Explains Why He Isn’t an Average Safety Before NFL Draft

Speaking ahead of the NFL Draft during an appearance on Football 301 with Nate Tice, Downs made it clear he sees his game through three lenses that translate cleanly to the next level: versatility, preparation and routine.

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Ohio State’s Kayden McDonald Understands NFL Draft Isn't Final Goal

Standing on the field surrounded by kids, Kayden McDonald allowed himself to take it in. “It’s a blessing,” McDonald said. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” Not the projections.

Sonny Styles News / HITC / April 23

How Sonny Styles’ transition from safety to linebacker changed his draft stock

Sonny Styles entered college as a rare safety prospect, but his draft stock took off only after Ohio State moved him closer to the ball. That transition was not just a positional tweak.

Arvell Reese News / HITC / April 23

Why Arvell Reese’s versatility is creating a debate over his true NFL position

Arvell Reese is one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, not because teams doubt his talent, but because they cannot agree on where to play him.

Arvell Reese News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 22

Arvell Reese Explains How Ohio State Prepared Him Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

It won’t be a surprise for Ohio State Buckeyes fans when Arvell Reese becomes one of the first names announced at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Reese exploded onto the national draft scene following a dominant start to his third season at Ohio State.

Ryan Day News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 22

Ohio State’s Ryan Day Leaves Lasting Impression on Key Recruit Kaylon Bailey

The Ohio State Buckeyes continue to push their 2027 recruiting class forward. With an NFL legacy commit on the way soon, the Buckeyes are getting back to the grassroots of an in-state foundation to help set themselves up for a brighter future.

Carnell Tate News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Carnell Tate Announces Career News Before 2026 NFL Draft

Wide receiver Carnell Tate is viewed as one of the top prospects in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. lists the Ohio State product as the No.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 22

Giants may have made Jeremiyah Love, Caleb Downs NFL Draft choice

What will the Giants do if both Love and Downs are available to them at pick No. 5?

Giants reportedly could ignore this position in first round of 2026 NFL Draft

NFL Draft 2026: True-or-false predictions for David Bailey, Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and Round 1

Cardinals may draft Jeremiyah Love under one condition

Could Rams make shocking Jeremiyah Love NFL Draft decision?

The 'Har-Bowl Super Bowl starting lineups' quiz

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 22

CFB analyst disagrees with ESPN’s No. 1 ranking for Ohio State football in way too early top 25

ESPN had Ohio State atop its way too early college football takings for the 2025 season. On3’s J.D. Pickell is taking an SEC team over the Buckeyes. The Ohio State Buckeyes just wrapped up their spring where they welcomed in over 50 new players to the program.

Arvell Reese News / Yardbarker / April 22

Only one pick makes sense for the Jets

Most fans and analysts seem to be fixated on the Jets' No. 2 pick.

Insider reveals dark-horse contender to move up for Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese

Jets have insiders, sportsbooks guessing regarding David Bailey, Arvell Reese NFL Draft decision

NFL sources reportedly believe Jets will make this Arvell Reese, David Bailey decision

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Active 100-rushing-yard game leaders' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / April 22

Insider reveals dark-horse contender to move up for OSU LB Reese

Insider reveals dark-horse contender to move up for Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese

Reese very well may be the best defender in the 2026 class, and his ability to play as an off-ball linebacker as well as edge-rusher gives him immense value.

Jets have insiders, sportsbooks guessing regarding David Bailey, Arvell Reese NFL Draft decision

NFL sources reportedly believe Jets will make this Arvell Reese, David Bailey decision

NFL Draft intel: Jeremiyah Love-Cardinals buzz, Arvell Reese/David Bailey slide talk, Jordyn Tyson landing spot

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'All-time sack leader by NFL team' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 21

How Ohio State's Spring Game Changed the Wide Receiver Battle for the Buckeyes

Spring games are not supposed to answer everything. At Ohio State, they usually do the opposite. They leave you with more questions than answers, especially in a wide receiver room that always feels deeper than it should be.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 21

Ohio State Beats Out Defending CFP National Champs In Way-Too-Early Top-25 Poll

The Ohio State Buckeyes knocked on the door of a national championship repeat, but a Cotton Bowl loss to the Miami Hurricanes crushed that dream. Now, fast-forwarding to the present, the Buckeyes have a chance to wipe the slate clean and do it all over again.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / April 21

Only one pick makes sense for the Cowboys

One thing's for sure: They can't leave Round 1 without this player.

Brandon Aubrey's record-breaking extension with Cowboys proves he's no ordinary kicker

Teams not fully buying talk of Cowboys making blockbuster NFL Draft trade?

Cowboys may take a surprising approach to the 2026 NFL Draft

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Most 10+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / April 21

Giants have reportedly made huge Sonny Styles NFL Draft decision

The Giants hold the fifth and 10th picks in the first round of the draft.

Giants reportedly could ignore this position in first round of 2026 NFL Draft

Odell Beckham Jr. may be reuniting with his former team

Why Giants traded Dexter Lawrence II to Bengals instead of prolonging contract standoff

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Last rookie QB three-TD games by NFL team' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / April 21

Ex-Ohio State football player just let out why he transferred to another Big Ten school out of the portal

The Ohio State Buckeyes underwent plenty of change in the last transfer portal. Now, former Buckeye James Peoples is getting honest about his switch to Penn State.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 21

Ohio State Landing Duquesne Transfer Jimmie Williams in Portal Bolsters Bench Depth

Coming into Saturday, serious questions were swirling around the lack of urgency Jake Diebler and his staff had with the transfer portal. With the portal closing tomorrow, the Buckeyes direly still needed two bench pieces.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 20

Giants reportedly could ignore this position in first round of draft

Giants reportedly could ignore this position in first round of 2026 NFL Draft

The Giants now possess overall picks No. 5 and No. 10 in the 2026 NFL Draft after they traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II to the Cincinnati Bengals this past weekend.

Giants reportedly make massive Kayvon Thibodeaux decision after Dexter Lawrence II trade

Why Giants traded Dexter Lawrence II to Bengals instead of prolonging contract standoff

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Most Pro Bowls by NFL franchise' quiz

Jake Diebler News / A to Z Sports / April 20

Ohio State basketball’s Jake Diebler will be meeting with an SEC guard in the transfer portal this week

The Ohio State basketball program has made three transfer portal additions so far, and another could soon be on the way with a former LSU Tiger. The Ohio

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 20

Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith Could Be First Player Taken in a QB-Dominant 2027 Class

In the NFL Draft, positional value comes into play with most of the picks in the top ten. More specifically, the higher the pick is, the obvious takeaway is that the position of the player needs to impact the game more.

College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / April 20

Ohio State basketball has come out of the weekend with great news regarding the transfer portal, and one former player has signed off already

Ohio State has picked up another commitment from the transfer portal and one former Buckeye is a fan of the addition made by Jake Diebler. The Ohio State Buckeyes have been going through what is a very important transfer portal period for the program.

Caden Curry News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 19

Caden Curry Takes in Ohio Stadium One More Time Before NFL Draft

For Caden Curry, the day was not about reps or rotations. It was about being back. Curry returned to Ohio Stadium for the Buckeyes annual spring game. This time, he was on the sideline, taking it in and reflecting on what the program and the city have meant to him.