Ryan Day Sets Elite Standard: Ohio State Targets First-Round NFL Draft Picks
Ohio State coach Ryan Day is fostering a culture where recruits are expected to be NFL first or second-round picks, a standard reinforced by the Buckeyes’ impressive performance in the 2026 NFL Draft. The program achieved a new milestone with two tight ends drafted, with Max Klare and Will Kacmarek setting new benchmarks for the position at Ohio State.
Day views this success as a testament to the program’s ability to develop elite athletes and plans to leverage this momentum on the recruiting trail, emphasizing the unique environment and expectations at Ohio State that mirror NFL standards.