Ohio State football awaits key decisions as deadline to declare for 2026 NFL Draft approaches

Ohio State football faces significant decisions as the deadline for players to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. While prominent players like wide receiver Carnell Tate, safety Caleb Downs, linebacker Arvell Reese, and defensive tackle Kayden McDonald have already declared, key players such as offensive linemen Carson Hinzman and Austin Siereveld, tight end Max Klare, and defensive end Kenyatta Jackson have yet to announce their intentions.

Max Klare, who transferred from Purdue and contributed significantly to Ohio State's College Football Playoff run, has not declared his future plans. The tight end room is undergoing changes with the departures of Will Kacmarek and Jelani Thurman, the latter transferring to North Carolina.

Kenyatta Jackson's decision is crucial for Ohio State's defensive line, as the Buckeyes risk losing all four starting defensive linemen if he opts for the NFL. Jackson recorded 6.5 sacks in his first season as a starter in 2025.

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