Ohio State 16 Players Mark Most on Senior Bowl 300

MOBILE, Ala. – Ohio State football set the standard with the most players represented on the Senior Bowl 300 list, the bowl announced Thursday morning.

The list includes a representative from almost every position room at Ohio State including three defensive lineman, three offensive linemen, three safeties and three wide receivers. In total, 16 Buckeyes were on the list, three more than the next closest school.

Overall, Ohio State had 11 Buckeyes taken during the 2026 NFL Draft, which is the most of any school in the country.

Ohio State is the only school in the seven-round draft era (1994–present) to have at least three NFL Draft classes with 12 or more players selected, most recently in 2025 when 14 Buckeyes were drafted. Additionally, the Buckeyes have had 25 players selected over the last two years which is tied for the most in consecutive drafts in the seven-round draft era (1994-Present).

Ohio State had four Buckeyes taken in the top 11 and became the first program since the NFL merger to accomplish that feat (Previously: 1956: Notre Dame – 4 // 1967: Michigan State – 4).

Full list of selections to the Senior Bowl 300:

Name	Position
Julian Sayin	Quarterback
Brandon Inniss	Wide Receiver
Devin McCuin	Wide Receiver
Jeremiah Smith	Wide Receiver
Carson Hinzman	Offensive Line
Luke Montgomery	Offensive Line
Austin Siereveld	Offensive Line
Qua Russaw	Defensive End
Kenyatta Jackson Jr.	Defensive End
James Smith	Defensive Tackle
Christian Alliegro	Linebacker
Jermaine Mathews Jr.	Cornerback
Earl Little Jr.	Safety
Jaylen McClain	Safety
Terry Moore	Safety

Ohio State Preseason Honors

Phil Steele:
- Six Ohio State players were named preseason All-Americans by the publication while 16 Buckeyes were placed on the preseason All-Big Ten team.
Athlon Sports:
- Seven Ohio State players were named preseason All-Americans by the publication while 16 Buckeyes were placed on the preseason All-Big Ten team.
Walter Camp:
- Junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and redshirt junior offensive lineman Austin Siereveld were placed on the first team while redshirt sophomore quarterback Julian Sayin was listed as a preseason second team selection by the organization.
Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List:
- Kenyatta Jackson Jr.
- Jermaine Mathews Jr.
AFCA Good Works Nominees:
- Jaylen McClain
- Head coach Ryan Day
Shriners Children's East-West Bowl 1000
- Ohio State football had 19 players selected to the Shriners Children's East-West Bowl 1000. The list includes a representative from almost every position room at Ohio State including five defensive lineman, four offensive linemen, three safeties and three wide receivers.
Big Ten Preseason Honors List:
- Julian Sayin
- Jeremiah Smith
Maxwell Preseason Watch List:
- Bo Jackson
- Julian Sayin
- Jeremiah Smith
Mannelly Preseason Watch List:
- Dalton Riggs
Outland Trophy Watch List:
- Carson Hinzman
- Luke Montgomery
- Austin Siereveld
Nagurski Watch List:
- Kenyatta Jackson Jr.
- Jaylen McClain
Mackey Award Watch List:
- Hunter Welcing
Sporting News Preseason All-Americans:
- Junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was placed on the first time while offensive linemen Luke Montgomery and Austin Siereveld were listed on the second team.
Rimington Trophy Watch List:
- Carson Hinzman
Lou Groza Watch List:
- Connor Hawkins
Hornung Award Watch List:
- Brandon Inniss
On3 Preseason All-Americans:
- Junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was placed on the first time while offensive linemen Luke Montgomery was listed on the second team and Austin Siereveld was placed on the third team.
Wuerffel Trophy Watch List:
- Jaylen McClain
Lombardi Award Watch List:
- Carson Hinzman
- Luke Montgomery
- Austin Siereveld
Thrope Award Watch List:
- Earl Little Jr.
ESPN Preseason All-America
- Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and quarterback Julian Sayin were both named to the first team ahead of the 2026 season.
Walter Camp Watch List:
- Julian Sayin
- Jeremiah Smith
Doak Walker Watch List:
- Bo Jackson
CBS Preseason All-America
- Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and offensive lineman Luke Montgomery were both named to the first team ahead of the 2026 season.
AP Preseason All-America
- Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was named a first team selection and offensive lineman Luke Montgomery was placed on the second team ahead of the 2026 season.
Biletnikoff Watch List:
- Jeremiah Smith
Unitas Golden Arm Watch List:
- Julian Sayin

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