NFL Reveals 16 Players to Attend 2026 Draft
The NFL has announced that 16 promising prospects will attend the 2026 NFL Draft. This significant event is scheduled for Thursday, April 23. Among the attendees are five standout players from Ohio State, highlighting their strong roster from the previous season.
Notable Attendees of the 2026 NFL Draft
Fans and analysts are eager to see who will take the stage. Here’s the complete list of the selected players:
- David Bailey – LB, Texas Tech
- Rueben Bain Jr. – DE, Miami (Fla.)
- Mansoor Delane – DB, LSU
- Caleb Downs – DB, Ohio State
- Keldric Faulk – DE, Auburn
- Colton Hood – DB, Tennessee
- Makai Lemon – WR, USC
- Jeremiyah Love – RB, Notre Dame
- Francis Mauigoa – OL, Miami (Fla.)
- Kayden McDonald – DT, Ohio State
- Kadyn Proctor – T, Alabama
- Arvell Reese – LB, Ohio State
- Ty Simpson – QB, Alabama
- Sonny Styles – LB, Ohio State
- Carnell Tate – WR, Ohio State
- Jordyn Tyson – WR, Arizona State
Key Absence
One notable player, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, will not attend the draft. Expected to be the first overall pick, Mendoza expressed his desire to remain at home with family during this milestone.
The upcoming NFL Draft promises to showcase exceptional talent. With Ohio State represented prominently, fans will closely watch the future of these players in the league.