NFL Draft picks by college 2026: Updated totals for Ohio State, others as Big Ten opens early lead
Ohio State and the Big Ten had a massive night at the 2026 NFL Draft. The ACC and SEC also shined brightly.
NFL Draft picks by college 2026: Updated totals for Ohio State, others as Big Ten opens early lead originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Ohio State led all schools with four players selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft -- though the order was a little different than expected.
The Tennessee Titans drafted receiver Carnell Tate with the No. 4 pick. Edge rusher Arvell Reese went with the next pick to the New York Giants , and linebacker Sonny Styles went two picks later at No.
7 to the Washington Commanders . The Dallas Cowboys selected Caleb Downs with the No. 11 pick.
Miami had three players selected in the first round. The Giants took tackle Francis Mauigoa (No. 10), Tampa Bay drafted edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr.