Sights and Sounds

Key Points:

• Ohio State held its 2026 Pro Day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, featuring 17 members of the 2025 football team working out for NFL scouts, coaches, and executives, with full representation from all 32 NFL teams including six head coaches and six general managers.
• The event showcased a variety of drills such as 40-yard dashes and position work, providing scouts with a comprehensive evaluation of one of the nation’s deepest talent pools, though official workout results were not released by Ohio State.
• Notable performances included RB CJ Donaldson running an unofficial 4.72-second 40-yard dash and K Jayden Fielding making a 57-yard field goal, surpassing his previous college career long of 49 yards.
• Some players, like LB Sonny Styles and CB Lorenzo Styles Jr., did not participate in all drills due to prior combine performances and recent shoulder surgery, respectively, while Arvell Reese demonstrated versatility by working out as a defensive lineman after playing linebacker in college.
• The pro day also featured interviews with coaches and players, as well as participation from former Youngstown State WR Max Tomczak and current Ohio State quarterbacks and receivers in throwing workouts.