Ohio State football made an impact early in the 2026 NFL Draft.
With the fourth overall pick, the Tennessee Titans took wide receiver Carnell Tate. The Titans will pair Tate with former Miami quarterback Cam Ward, who was drafted with the No. 1 overall pick last season. Tate joins former Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. as the highest-drafted Buckeyes wide receiver in program history.
The following pick, the New York Giants selected linebacker Arvell Reese, the second linebacker/edge rusher prospect taken. Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey went to the Jets with the No. 2 overall pick.
Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Carnell Tate poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesOhio State Buckeyes receiver Carnell Tate poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesOhio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesOhio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs poses with his parents Gary Downs and Tanya Shorter Downs on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesCaleb Downs (C) of Ohio State pose with Gary Downs (R) and Tanya Shorter Downs (L) prior to the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesOhio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesOhio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesOhio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesOhio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald poses with his parents Jason McDonald and Kristi Green on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesOhio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesArvell Reese of Ohio State arrives prior to the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese poses with his parents Alex Reese and Maeko Walker on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesOhio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesOhio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images1 / 15Ohio State football players suit up for NFL draft red carpetOhio State Buckeyes receiver Carnell Tate poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images1 / 15Ohio State football players suit up for NFL draft red carpetOhio State Buckeyes receiver Carnell Tate poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images2 / 15Ohio State football players suit up for NFL draft red carpetOhio State Buckeyes receiver Carnell Tate poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images3 / 15Ohio State football players suit up for NFL draft red carpetOhio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images4 / 15Ohio State football players suit up for NFL draft red carpetOhio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs poses with his parents Gary Downs and Tanya Shorter Downs on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images5 / 15Ohio State football players suit up for NFL draft red carpetCaleb Downs (C) of Ohio State pose with Gary Downs (R) and Tanya Shorter Downs (L) prior to the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)6 / 15Ohio State football players suit up for NFL draft red carpetOhio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images7 / 15Ohio State football players suit up for NFL draft red carpetOhio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images8 / 15Ohio State football players suit up for NFL draft red carpetOhio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images9 / 15Ohio State football players suit up for NFL draft red carpetOhio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images10 / 15Ohio State football players suit up for NFL draft red carpetOhio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald poses with his parents Jason McDonald and Kristi Green on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images11 / 15Ohio State football players suit up for NFL draft red carpetOhio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images12 / 15Ohio State football players suit up for NFL draft red carpetArvell Reese of Ohio State arrives prior to the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)13 / 15Ohio State football players suit up for NFL draft red carpetOhio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese poses with his parents Alex Reese and Maeko Walker on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images14 / 15Ohio State football players suit up for NFL draft red carpetOhio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images15 / 15Ohio State football players suit up for NFL draft red carpetOhio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles poses on the red carpet before the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesWith the No.7 pick, the Commanders selected Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles.
See social media reactions to the Ohio State players selected in the 2026 NFL draft below.
Carnell Tate finding out he was the first Ohio State player drafted pic.twitter.com/msnjkW8tBe
Arvell played 1 season basically and went Top 5 no other program in the country doing that . #GoBucks
Three Ohio State players drafted in the first seven picks. Not surprising at all.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State football players in 2026 NFL Draft, social media reactions