Ohio State pro day live updates, highlights from Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, Carnell Tate, Caleb Downs and others 2026 NFL Draft workout originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

A program's "Pro Day" is the last group workout before the draft for most prospects. The NFL Scouting Combine was last month and anyone who did not workout in Indianapolis, this is the day circled for most of those remaining prospects. 

Short of individual workouts and an NFL team's allotted "30 visits", this is the last chance to impress scouts. Many players choose the Pro Day over the Combine due to familiarity. The home facility, but also the familiarity of players working out with their teammates as opposed to relative strangers. 

Ohio State will have 17 draft eligible players in attendance. LB Arvell Reese, EDGE Caden Curry, S Caleb Downs, WR Carnell Tate, RB CJ Donaldson Jr, CB Davison Igbinosun, DL Ehtan Onianwa, LB Joey Velazquez, DL Kayden McDonald, CB Lorenzo Styles, TE Max Klare, LB Sonny Styles, DL Tywone Malone Jr, TE Will Kacmarek, as well as a few specialists.

The following information will include drills, measurements and timed tasks (ie 40 yard dash, vertical jump, etc): 

Timed and Measured events

Drill Notes and Analysis (as those drills are completed)

• If it can be believed, Arvell Reese looks even better in the drill work than he did at the Combine. Speed, quickness, power and explosion on full display in Columbus. 

• WR Carnell Tate should be a top 10 pick, while not being the best WR at Ohio State. Tate is showing why he is on most analysts top tier at the position. Body control, hands, footwork and even getting two feet down in bounds for NFL scouts. 

• Carnell Tate declined to do any further testing beyond his work at the Combine. He chose to only run routes and catch passes from Julian Sayin specifically. 

• Senior WR Brandon Inniss, while not projected as a draft pick, is running routes to give WRs like Tate a breather. It helps to simulate situations. Tate is the only draft projected WR working out and it would be counterintuitive for him to be the only player running receiver routes. 

News and Notes from Columbus

• All 32 NFL Teams are expected to attend the Ohio State Pro Day.
• The Saints and Browns have sent a large contingent of team representatives to Columbus for this Pro Day event. 
• Bills General Manager Brandon Beane is in attendance.
• Giants General Manager Joe Schoen, Head Coach John Harbaugh and Defensive Coordinator Dennard Wilson are in attendance.  
• Steelers Assistant General Manager Andy Wiedl is in attendance.
• Dolphins General Manager Eric Sullivan is in attendance. 
• Jets General Manager Darren Mougey, Head Coach Aaron Glenn are in attendance. 
• Commanders General Manager Adam Peters, Head Coach Dan Quinn are in attendance. 
• Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson is in attendance.
• Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer is in attendance. 
• Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel is in attendance. 
• DL Caden Curry looks very smooth running the 3-cone drill
• TE Will Kacmarek displays better than expected explosion in the short shuttle. 
• Heisman finalist Julian Sayin is not throwing to Buckeyes receivers today. That task will be performed by redshirt freshman QB Tavien St. Clair. 
• LB Arvell Reese looks incredible working against the bags in drill work. 
• CB Lorenzo Styles is on the sidelines sporting what appears to be a shoulder sling. Likely stemming from his shoulder injury suffered against the Miami Hurricanes in the playoff. That injury did not prevent Styles from running a 4.27 at the NFL Scouting Combine

Video and additional reporting

Jayden Fielding getting Pro Day started by pouring one in from 55. He just connected from 60, as well.

Sure! pic.twitter.com/qQIRYp5sE8

— Spencer Holbrook (@SpencerHolbrook) March 25, 2026

Back in the building supporting the squad during Pro Day 🗣️@jacksawyer33 x @JT_Tuimoloaupic.twitter.com/mlf19CBG9k

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) March 25, 2026

Getting us started in the weight room ➡️ pic.twitter.com/TDks2ktW5I

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) March 25, 2026

Man in the arena. https://t.co/cLCjQt4ne4pic.twitter.com/vTsQ6kgkfc

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) March 25, 2026

Even when Jeremiah Smith is not draft eligible, he still draws a crowd of interested parties. 

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith taking in some of the #Buckeyes’ pro day today.

He’ll be pretty popular around this time next year. pic.twitter.com/7xRsl6PQ9J

— Brendan Howe (@bybrendanhowe) March 25, 2026

ARVELL REESE 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/Ob06gjEWx3

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) March 25, 2026

THE Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year going to work 🌰@KMac_DT | #GoBuckspic.twitter.com/5WSVNFpkgK

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) March 25, 2026

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh embrace at the Buckeyes’ Pro Day. pic.twitter.com/uDple0NLv4

— Sam Cipriani (@SamCipriani89) March 25, 2026

File this under "things Buckeye fans never thought they'd see"^^^ 

Julian Sayin to Carnell Tate: 

Sayin to Tate 🥲 pic.twitter.com/29j02Ix4dF

— Lettermen Row (@LettermenRow) March 25, 2026

Arvell Reese, future top five pick 👀 pic.twitter.com/BfSSMazYyQ

— Lettermen Row (@LettermenRow) March 25, 2026

Basket catch from 17 🎯@carnelltate | #GoBuckspic.twitter.com/UWdczUMJMy

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) March 25, 2026

Davison Igbinosun and Caleb Downs here at Ohio State Pro Day. pic.twitter.com/0JW4yUmwlt

— Dillon Davis (@DillonDavis56) March 25, 2026

Davison Igbinosun and Caleb Downs here at Ohio State Pro Day. pic.twitter.com/0JW4yUmwlt

— Dillon Davis (@DillonDavis56) March 25, 2026

Julian is out there DOTTING balls to Carnell

This is what I mean… having Julian as your QB on Pro Day is exactly what you want

He’s going to make you look good. He puts the ball anywhere he wants in a clean pocket pic.twitter.com/yyoajJsfF9https://t.co/AA9yYBJSdQ

— Ohio Divided (@BuckeyeNatty) March 25, 2026

No shortage of confidence from Carnell Tate after today’s pro day workout. Asked what he liked about his performance, Tate said he’s the best route-runner in the draft and maybe even in the league. pic.twitter.com/sXmxc5TqQx

— Dillon Davis (@DillonDavis56) March 25, 2026

Carnell Tate hauling in passes from Julian Sayin at Ohio State Pro Day. 👀

Tate is a projected top-10 pick. He has already had pre-draft visits with the Browns, Commanders, Chiefs, Saints, and Giants. pic.twitter.com/6sXwK1lw9e

— Conner Patterson (@conner_p1) March 25, 2026

Davison Igbinosun and Caleb Downs here at Ohio State Pro Day. pic.twitter.com/0JW4yUmwlt

— Dillon Davis (@DillonDavis56) March 25, 2026

Ohio State DB Caleb Downs pro day pic.twitter.com/saxXzegg13

— Theconnectsport (@theconnectsport) March 25, 2026

Arvell Reese spoke to the media in attendance following the workout

2026 Ohio State Pro Day postgame impressions. Here's the defensive heat seeker Arvell Reese. pic.twitter.com/flphTo9rD1

— Clay Hall (@NewDayForClay) March 25, 2026

OSU Head Coach Ryan Day discussed players development 

Ryan Day on Ohio State’s run of first-round talent and why it’s not a coincidence that playing in this city, for this school, and for the fans, prepare guys well.

“I think it’s easy for organizations to look at our guys and project what they’re gonna be going to their teams.” pic.twitter.com/c1TzyElCBc

— Dillon Davis (@DillonDavis56) March 25, 2026

Playmakers. @calebdowns x @carnelltatepic.twitter.com/oYD7D4Z0lZ

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) March 25, 2026

Compilation of passes and receptions from Pro Day

Julian Sayin and Tavien St. Clair throw to Carnell Tate, Max Klare, Will Kacmarek, C.J. Donaldson, Max Tomczak, Brandon Inniss, David Adolph and Nolan Baudo at Ohio State’s pro day. pic.twitter.com/GBVWuCpDD3

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) March 25, 2026

Julian Sayin and Tavien St. Clair throw to Carnell Tate, Max Klare, Will Kacmarek, C.J. Donaldson, Max Tomczak, Brandon Inniss, David Adolph and Nolan Baudo at Ohio State’s pro day. pic.twitter.com/GBVWuCpDD3

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) March 25, 2026

Caleb Downs Interview:

Arvell Reese Interview:

Lorenzo Styles Jr Interview:

Trending Topics:

• Ohio State's Pro Day includes four of the top ten players on Mel Kiper's current Big Board. Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs and Carnell Tate. 

• Since the NFL Scouting Combine, one of the largest stories to track has been Safety Caleb Downs reported injury issue. While no official media outlets have refuted the status of the injury, many have claimed it is not a long term issue and Downs should be fine for the NFL offseason program. However, according to Yahoo Sports, Downs' family and some NFL insiders are pushing back on the injury being an issue. 
• Sonny Styles, arguably the biggest winner from the NFL Scouting Combine has moved up to No. 4 overall to the Tennessee Titans in the latest PFF mock draft. Citing Styles' long and rangy ability fits a Robert Saleh mold. 
• Following a Combine performance that was objectively underwhelming, DT Kayden McDonald is giving a very different performance during the Pro Day. Powerful, nimble, and unlike the Combine, no glaring missteps or stumbles as of yet. 

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