Buckeyes Roster Reset: Honest Evaluation of Where Ohio State Got It Right — and Where Questions Remain

Now that Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team has essentially finalized the rotational portion of its roster and the Big Ten schedule has been released for the 2026–27 season, the

International Prospect Vuk Lazarevic Commits to Ohio State

7-foot-1 Serbian forward Vuk Lazarevic has officially committed to Jake Diebler and the Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team as a member of the program’s 2026–27 recruiting class, selecting Ohio

Will Kacmarek Selected No. 87 Overall by the Miami Dolphins

Will Kacmarek was selected No. 87 overall in the third round by the Miami Dolphins, giving Miami a versatile tight end who brings physicality, reliability, and a team-first mentality to their offense. While he may not have always been the headline name in Columbus, Kacmarek built a reputation as one of the most dependable pieces in Ohio State’s system.

Davison Igbinosun Selected No. 62 Overall by the Buffalo Bills

With the 62nd overall pick in the second round, the Buffalo Bills selected Davison Igbinosun, adding a physical, high-upside cornerback to their secondary and continuing Ohio State’s strong presence throughout the 2026 NFL Draft.

Max Klare Selected No. 61 Overall by the Los Angeles Rams

With the 61st overall pick in the second round, the Los Angeles Rams selected Max Klare, adding another Ohio State playmaker to the growing list of Buckeyes heading to the league.

Kayden McDonald Selected No. 36 Overall by the Houston Texans:

After a dominant first round, Ohio State continued to make noise early on Day 2 as Kayden McDonald was selected No. 36 overall in the second round by the Houston Texans—adding another trench anchor to the growing list of Buckeyes heading to the league.

Caleb Downs Goes No. 11 Overall to the Dallas Cowboys

Continuing an incredible run in the 2026 NFL Draft, Caleb Downs was selected No. 11 overall by the Dallas Cowboys, adding yet another elite Ohio State defender to the first-round spotlight.

At this point, it’s not just a good draft for Ohio State—it’s a statement.

Sonny Styles Goes No. 7 Overall to the Washington Commanders

Continuing a dominant night for Ohio State, Sonny Styles was selected No. 7 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2026 NFL Draft, giving the program yet another top-10 pick and further cementing its place as college football’s premier pipeline to the NFL.

Arvell Reese Goes No. 5 Overall to the New York Giants

Just one pick after Carnell Tate came off the board, another Buckeye made his way into the top five as Arvell Reese was selected No. 5 overall by the New York Giants in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Back-to-back top-five selections out of Columbus isn’t just impressive—it’s becoming expected.

Carnell Tate Goes No. 4 Overall to the Tennessee Titans: Another Buckeye WR Headlines the First Round

On Thursday night, Carnell Tate became the latest Buckeye star to hear his name called early, selected No. 4 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2026 NFL Draft—a move that reinforces Ohio State’s reputation as Wide Receiver U.