The 2026 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, showcasing Ohio State players, with four projected to be selected early in the first round. Fans can find out how to watch the event and celebrate the Buckeyes' achievements.
Key points
2026 NFL Draft starts on Thursday
Four Ohio State players projected for early selection
Potential for five total Buckeyes drafted on the first day
Fans can stream the draft on FuboTV
Ohio State has a strong history of NFL draft success
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How to watch Ohio State players get selected in the 2026 NFL draft
It's time for one of the greatest spectacles in American sports when the 2026 NFL draft gets underway on Thursday with the start of the first round. Ohio State has been an NFL factory over the years, and that looks to be the case again with four players projected to go very early in the first round and a potential for five total to go in the first day.
Not much makes an OSU fan swell with pride more than seeing a parade of Buckeyes be a part of the NFL draft, so if that's your sort of thing (we're pretty sure it is), then we have everything you need to know to not only find the draft, but to watch it and play Hang on Sloopy or something else TBDBITL has cooked up as you see names adorned in Scarlet and Gray crawl across the screen beginning on Thursday.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Caden Curry tests repetitions for the bench press during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes running back CJ Donaldson Jr. runs during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Q&A
What time does the 2026 NFL Draft start?
The 2026 NFL Draft starts on Thursday, but the exact time may vary; typically, it begins in the evening.
How many Ohio State players are expected to be drafted in 2026?
Four Ohio State players are projected to be selected early in the first round, with a potential for five total on the first day.
Where can I stream the 2026 NFL Draft?
You can stream the 2026 NFL Draft on platforms like FuboTV, which offers coverage of the event.
Which Ohio State players are likely to be drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?
While specific player names are not mentioned, four Ohio State players are projected to be selected early in the draft.
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From left, Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tywone Malone, linebacker Arvell Reese and defensive tackle Kayden McDonald work out during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Davison Igbinosun does the broad jump during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding places a ball on the tee for a kickoff during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes running back CJ Donaldson Jr. runs during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Caden Curry hits the sled during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese runs during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald runs past defensive line coach Larry Johnson during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin throws for teammates during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Max Klare catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes running back CJ Donaldson Jr. runs during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding kicks field goals during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek runs a drill with strength coach Zachary Higgins during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tywone Malone takes a breather between drills during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Max Klare catches a pass during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Caden Curry hits the sled during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs hudrates during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes running back CJ Donaldson Jr. runs the 40 during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Davison Igbinosun catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Max Klare catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs talks to Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa runs during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Caden Curry runs during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin high fives wide receiver Brandon Inniss during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Joey Velazquez runs the 40 during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs and linebacker Sonny Styles talk to Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh talks to Ohio State associate athletic director for football sports performance Mickey Marotti during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day speaks to media following the football team's Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding kicks field goals during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding kicks field goals during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate wears Adidas cleats during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Caden Curry tests repetitions for the bench press during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Best photos of Ohio State football Pro Day 2026 from Wednesday
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Caden Curry tests repetitions for the bench press during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Best photos of Ohio State football Pro Day 2026 from Wednesday
Ohio State Buckeyes running back CJ Donaldson Jr. runs during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Best photos of Ohio State football Pro Day 2026 from Wednesday
From left, Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tywone Malone, linebacker Arvell Reese and defensive tackle Kayden McDonald work out during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Davison Igbinosun does the broad jump during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding places a ball on the tee for a kickoff during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes running back CJ Donaldson Jr. runs during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Caden Curry hits the sled during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese runs during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Kayden McDonald runs past defensive line coach Larry Johnson during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin throws for teammates during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Max Klare catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes running back CJ Donaldson Jr. runs during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding kicks field goals during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek runs a drill with strength coach Zachary Higgins during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tywone Malone takes a breather between drills during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Max Klare catches a pass during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Caden Curry hits the sled during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs hudrates during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes running back CJ Donaldson Jr. runs the 40 during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Davison Igbinosun catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Max Klare catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs talks to Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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NFL Draft profile and projection for tight end Will Kacmarek
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Best photos of Ohio State football Pro Day 2026 from Wednesday
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa runs during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Caden Curry runs during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin high fives wide receiver Brandon Inniss during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Joey Velazquez runs the 40 during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Best photos of Ohio State football Pro Day 2026 from Wednesday
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs and linebacker Sonny Styles talk to Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh talks to Ohio State associate athletic director for football sports performance Mickey Marotti during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day speaks to media following the football team's Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding kicks field goals during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding kicks field goals during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate wears Adidas cleats during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.
What channel is the 2026 NFL draft on?
TV Channel: NFL Network, ESPN, ABC
Livestream:FuboTV (free trial for new subscribers)
The 2026 NFL draft will be broadcast on several channels. You can tune in on the NFL Network, ESPN, or ABC to catch all the action from Pittsburgh.
2026 NFL draft broadcast times
Date: Thurs., April 23 through Sat., April 25
Start times: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET (Round 1), Friday at 7 p.m. ET (Rounds 2 and 3), Saturday at Noon ET (Rounds 4 through 7)
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