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Ohio State Stars Headline NFL Draft Green Room – Five Buckeyes Among Top Prospects
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Five Ohio State standouts will take center stage at the 2024 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh on April 23, joining an elite group of college football’s brightest prospects. Defensive back Caleb Downs, defensive tackle Kayden McDonald, linebacker Arvell Reese, linebacker Sonny Styles, and wide receiver Carnell Tate have accepted invitations to the draft’s green room, where they’ll await their life-changing moment alongside NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
The Buckeyes could make history this year. If four of their players are selected in the top 10, Ohio State will join Michigan State (1967) and Notre Dame (1946) as the only schools ever to achieve that feat.
Alabama, Miami Also Well Represented
Two players each from Alabama and Miami will also attend the high-profile event. The Crimson Tide’s offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor and quarterback Ty Simpson will represent Alabama, while Miami sends defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. and offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa.
Other notable attendees include:
- Texas Tech linebacker David Bailey
- LSU defensive back Mansoor Delane
- Auburn defensive end Keldric Faulk
- USC wide receiver Makai Lemon
- Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love
- Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson
Heisman Winner to Skip Draft Night
Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, widely projected as the Las Vegas Raiders’ No. 1 pick, will forego the draft spectacle. Instead, he plans to celebrate with family and friends in his hometown of Miami.
Mendoza’s absence marks a rare occurrence for a top selection. The last No. 1 pick not to attend was Georgia’s Travon Walker in 2022, when the Jacksonville Jaguars called his name.
A Night of Dreams
For the Ohio State contingent and other attendees, draft night represents the culmination of years of hard work. The green room—a nerve-wracking yet exhilarating space—will see hugs, handshakes, and emotional reactions as players take their first steps toward NFL stardom.
With the draft just weeks away, all eyes will be on Pittsburgh to see which franchises secure college football’s top talent.
— Reported by Nexio News
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