Edge rusher Arvell Reese was selected with the No. 5 overall pick by the New York Giants, and linebacker Sonny Styles went to the Washington Commanders two picks later. Safety Caleb Downs was selected by the Dallas Cowboys at pick No. 11 after Dallas traded up for him.

Arvell Reese heard his name called Thursday night during the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

The Dallas Cowboys have selected Ohio State safety Caleb Downs with the No. 11 pick in the first round of the NFL draft after moving up one spot in a trade with the Miami Dolphins.

It did not take long for the first player from Ohio State’s defense, which ranked first in fewest yards and points allowed last season, to be selected. Edge rusher Arvell Reese was selected with the No. 5 overall pick by the New York Giants, and linebacker Sonny Styles went to the Washington Commanders two picks later.

The Tennessee Titans selected Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Jake Diebler and the Buckeyes are on the board with their fourth addition from the transfer portal. Ohio State is adding another guard into the mix.

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