2026 NFL Mock Draft 11-15: Trio of Ohio State stars fly off the board
No. 11: Arizona Cardinals – Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
The Cardinals reunite Ohio State duo Marvin Harrison Jr. and Carnell Tate by taking the wideout with the No. 11 overall pick. There are rumblings on whether Kyler Murray returns to the desert or not following the 2025 NFL season. If he does or whoever is under center for the Cardinals in 2026 will have quite the deep ball threat to get the ball to in Tate, who would also pose as the perfect complement to Harrison Jr.
No. 12: Dallas Cowboys– Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
The Cowboys need to rejuvenate the defense, and they do that with the selection of Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles. While Arvell Reese is getting all the hype, Styles is sliding under the radar, but don’t get it twisted, this athletic, versatile linebacker can do it all for a defense. He’s physical, he can cover tight ends and he’s versatile enough to fit any scheme in the NFL. Most importantly, he adds speed and a high level of football instincts to the Cowboys defensive unit.
No. 13: Baltimore Ravens– Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Ravens’ fans have had the luxury of enjoying Ed Reed for years. Well, they get another generational safety with the selection of Caleb Downs. The fourth Ohio State playmaker off the board, Downs is the player who was ranked higher on most NFL Draft big boards entering the 2025 college football season. A devastating playmaker, Downs is still a cornerstone type talent and NFL teams drafting ahead of the Ravens should be punching the air by allowing him to slip to No. 13 to Baltimore.
No. 14: Minnesota Vikings – Jeremiyah Love, HB, Notre Dame
Jeremiyah Love is doing it all for Notre Dame. As a homerun hitter on the ground, Love’s ability to break ankles between the tackles and get out in open space as a pass catcher has the Fighting Irish back in the hunt for a college football playoffs berth. He can bring that same impact to the Minnesota Vikings, a team that is looking to add as many weapons around J.J. McCarthy as possible to help with his maturation in the NFL.
No. 15: Houston Texans – Spencer Fano, T, Utah
The Texans need to find protection for CJ Stroud and an athletic tackle who can get out in space and run block. Look no further than Spencer Fano who is mostly lauded for his run blocking power. At 6-foot-5, 302 pounds, Fano can play either of the tackle positions, but has excelled as the top left tackle in the nation. His high motor and explosive power fits right into how the Texans like to play on the field. In Fano, they have a player who can help upgrade the offensive line in a big way.