5 prospects Jets may have scouted closely at Ohio State's pro day

The New York Jets ' scouting caravan has been traveling on the road this week for the most notable pro day circuit of the 2026 NFL draft process. Earlier this week, Jets personnel attended the Miami Hurricanes' pro day . On Tuesday, they were in South Bend for Notre Dame's showcase, and on Wednesday, they went to Ohio State's event.

The Buckeyes have a number of impressive prospects in the 2026 NFL draft, including ones the Jets are weighing drafting at No. 2 overall. We've identified a handful of Buckeyes prospects the Jets were likely scouting closely in Columbus.

Arvell Reese, LB/EDGE Arvell Reese has been the hands-on favorite for the Jets to select at No. 2 overall. The hybrid EDGE-linebacker is an excellent athlete with positional flexibility.

The Jets likely used the pro day visit to gain more scouting information on where they see Reese playing in their defense, and if he's capable of making a full-time transition to EDGE rusher. Sonny Styles, LB Sonny Styles is an elite linebacker prospect who leaped a 43. 5-inch vertical and 11-foot-2 broad jump at the NFL Combine.