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Saints' Pete Werner: Ohio State's draft class could be record breaking
TL;DR
Saints linebacker Pete Werner believes Ohio State's draft class could set a record with five players potentially selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He highlighted linebackers Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese as standout prospects.
Key points
- Pete Werner is the longest-tenured Ohio State alumnus on the Saints.
- Ohio State could have five players selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Werner highlighted Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese as top prospects.
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints currently have three players from Ohio State on their roster: Chris Olave, Pete Werner, and Chase Young. All three have made a significant impact during their time in New Orleans, and that number could increase to four or even five following the 2026 NFL Draft, potentially starting in the first round.
Werner, 26, is the longest-tenured Ohio State alumnus in New Orleans. Throughout his career with the Buckeyes, he recorded a total of 111 tackles and was selected No. 60 overall in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. While While speaking to the media at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans, he also mentioned that his favorite Buckeyes in this year's draft class are linebackers Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese.
"I think I heard that five Ohio State players are going in the first round, so that might be a record," Werner said. "Got a lot of talent by those Buckeyes, so hopefully they end up in a great spot."
There are five Buckeyes who could be selected in the first round of the draft, with four of them likely to be top-10 picks: Reese, Styles, Carnell Tate, and Caleb Downs. The fifth player, defensive lineman Kayden McDonald, also has hopes of being a first-round pick, although he is considered more of a late first-round prospect.
As a point of record, six is the highest number of first-round picks that a school has ever had in a single draft. This record was achieved by both the 2004 Miami Hurricanes and the 2021 Alabama Crimson Tide. The Buckeyes are also in contention to tie the record for the most players selected in the top 10 during a single draft, a record last accomplished by the 1967 Michigan State Spartans.
Q&A
How many Ohio State players are currently on the New Orleans Saints roster?
The New Orleans Saints currently have three players from Ohio State on their roster: Chris Olave, Pete Werner, and Chase Young.
Which Ohio State players are expected to be first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Ohio State players expected to be first-round picks include Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, Carnell Tate, and Caleb Downs, with Kayden McDonald also in contention as a late first-round prospect.
What did Pete Werner say about the potential of Ohio State's draft class?
Pete Werner mentioned that he heard five Ohio State players could be selected in the first round, which he believes might set a record for the program.
