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Ohio State defenders Reese, Styles and Downs all land in the NFC East
A first-round draft domino put three former Buckeyes in the same division after Ohio State went 30-4 and won the 2025 national title.
- Ohio State defenders Reese, Sonny Styles and Downs were selected by NFC East teams during Thursday's NFL draft, reuniting the college teammates as professional division rivals.
- The group maintained a 30-4 record together at Ohio State and won the College Football Playoff national championship in January 2025 before entering the professional ranks.
- Washington Commanders General Manager Peters selected Styles in the first round, valuing his versatility to play MIKE, WILL, or SAM positions across the defense.
- At introductory press conferences on Friday, Reese expressed enthusiasm about the rivalry, stating, "That means a lot that we get to play in the same division."
- While their championship bond endures, Downs remarked the players are now competitors, saying they are "looking forward to playing against them" after the draft concluded in Pittsburgh.
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Ohio State defenders Reese, Styles and Downs all land in the NFC East
A little more than a year since helping Ohio State win the national title together with a dominant defense, a domino effect at the NFL draft led Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles and Caleb Downs to all end up in the same division, the NFC East.
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