Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald declares for NFL Draft

Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald declares for NFL draft

OSU exodus: T McDonald latest Buckeye in draft

Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald announced he's entering the NFL draft, becoming the fourth projected first-rounder to leave the Buckeyes for the draft this week.

Ohio State football star Kayden McDonald announces 2026 NFL Draft decision

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s Kayden McDonald announced Friday he is foregoing his senior season and declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald Makes NFL Decision

Ohio State junior nose tackle Kayden McDonald is headed to the NFL. Buckeye for life pic.twitter.com/G8jYs2rBCG— Kayden McDonald (@KMac_DT) January 9, 2026 McDonald was a Unanimous First-Team All-American this past season for the Buckeyes, earning All-Big Ten honors and the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year award. He finished fifth on the team this season with 65 tackles. He also added 9.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, and a pair of forced f…

Kayden McDonald, Kenyatta Jackson Jr., Max Klare Among Ohio State Players Who Still Have NFL Draft Decisions to Make

Four juniors from Ohio State’s 2025 roster have already announced their NFL draft decisions, but the most intriguing decisions are still to come. Losing Caleb Downs, Carnell Tate and Arvell Reese hurts, as they were three of Ohio State’s biggest stars this past season, but it would have come as a shock if any of them didn’t enter the 2026 NFL draft. All three of them are projected as early first-round picks, so they had little to gain from a d…

Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald entering 2026 NFL Draft

Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald is taking his talent to the 2026 NFL Draft, where he is expected to be a first-round draft choice.