4 prospects the Jets may have been eyeing at Ohio State Pro Day

The New York Jets' front office is looking to build out the next five to ten years of what will hopefully become a talented roster. Every position group, essentially, needs a major facelift. Outside of maybe special teams, there was nothing for the Jets to hang their hat on last season.

With so much need and so much talent about to enter the league via the draft, Darren Mougey and Aaron Glenn are making their rounds at college Pro Days. Yesterday, they hit Notre Dame. Today, they hit Ohio State.

As always, the Buckeyes have several pro prospects coming out. We'll focus on four in particular that you might see wearing Green & White someday.

Ohio State prospects the Jets are likely keeping their eye on

LB Arvell Reese

We all know this name by now. And if you don't, you should. Of all the players discussed as potential options for the Jets with the number two overall pick, he has been mocked to New York more than anyone.

Outside of Demario Davis, the Jets' linebacker position is abysmal. Unless you believe Kiko Mauigoa is about to transform into a starting-level talent overnight, they are going to need better outside linebackers to trot out. And Reese is one who can actually make a significant impact.

The Cleveland product has developed gradually yet steadily over his three seasons playing in Columbus. His first season was largely hampered by a concussion. His second season saw promise. But this past year, his third season, he totally broke out.

At 6-foot-4, 240 pounds, Reese is a large man. And he uses his size and athletic ability to provide versatility. Sure, you can consider him an edge rusher. But he also boasted an 86.5 Pro Football Focus run defense grade last season, along with an 85.6 tackling grade. He isn't a linebacker who will generate some pressure externally and leave it at that. This is a complete player who can make an impact in any context.

For a team with more holes than talent, high-level diversity can be a major asset. His eight sacks and elite run-stopping ability make him tantalizing for that reason. And by all accounts, it's very likely he ends up a Jet in 2026. I assume most of the Jets' focus was solely on Reese today.

WR Carnell Tate

Carnell Tate is a talented young wideout with elite speed and a burst that can't be taught. He might likely be available for the Jets at No. 16, but the Jets don't have any luck drafting Ohio State wide receivers, do they?

Oh, right.

Adding Tate opposite Garrett Wilson could make for a lethal receiving duo. We all already know what Wilson brings to the table. It's virtually impossible to blanket him unless the defense resorts to safety help or double-teams. But with Tate stretching the field vertically on the other end of the line of scrimmage, those measures are dubious propositions.

The concerns about Tate are that he's not very big and may have trouble releasing from press coverage as a result. But he has a positive tendency to find ways to slip out of the press before getting caught in it. And once he does that, see you later. He's gone.

He finished last season with an 88.6 offensive grade, which is terrific. This is highlighted by his 89 receiving grade and 92.2 drop grade. Not only are these impressive numbers, but they're massive leaps from his 70.6 and 76.7 grades from the previous season.

The guy gets open, and he can catch. He didn't drop a single pass last year, and he finished with an 85.7% contested catch rate. These metrics aren't good. They are elite. Adding an elite talent and another Buckeye receiver could result in a massive improvement to the passing game for years to come.

CB Davison Igbinosun

For years, I was of the opinion that cornerback was tied with edge rusher for the most crucial defensive position on the field. At least in terms of draft and capital value. I've begun to come around to the idea, though, that the safety spot may have surpassed CB in that role.

But cornerbacks are still absolutely crucial. And our best cornerback for the past few years is now wearing Blue & White in Indianapolis. So a rebuild of our corners is in order.

Luckily for Darren Mougey and company, there's a very promising option out of Ohio State that they got to take a look at. Davison Igbinosun, a local kid from Union, NJ, could be available at either pick 103 or 140.

He's a physical cornerback who has grown over the past three seasons. After transferring from Ole Miss, he took his talents to Ohio State. This is where his progress began. In 2024, he held a 61.5 coverage grade. In 2025, that grew dramatically. He finished the season with an 81.1. He specializes in press coverage, and he's not easy to break away from when he gets his hands on you right at the snap of the ball.

He also shows promise as a run stopper. I'm sorry for what I'm about to say... but I cannot think about a future Jet cornerback who's good against the run without thinking about Darrelle Revis. Remember his ability to stand up running backs on the outside? Wouldn't that be nice to have again?

Ok, I'll settle down. He's not the next Darrelle Revis. No one is. But he's good. He's tough. And he might just be available for the taking at some point in the fourth round.

QB Julian Sayin

Before you start yelling at me through the laptop, relax. I know Julian Sayin isn't getting drafted this season. And I know the Jets are at Pro Days to evaluate 2026 talent. Trust me, I'm well aware of that.

But it's a fact that they'll also keep eyes on the young stud quarterback who's throwing to Carnell Tate. Why wouldn't they? Geno Smith is far from a sure thing. And there is absolutely no assurance that the young QB of the future is coming in this year's draft.

So, why not keep an eye on quarterbacks for future drafts? Especially when they're smack-dab in front of your face.

Sayin, while standing at an unimpressive 6-foot-1, has everything else you'd look for in a quarterback. He can throw with touch, read and react to defenses, and he has experience playing with the pressure of a big-time college program.

His 77% completion percentage and 32/8 touchdown-to-interception ratio say a lot. But his 92.5 pass grade, 64 run grade, 1.4% turnover-worthy-play percentage, and 5.7% big-time throw percentage say even more. It's not just the eye test, and it's not just the counting stats. The advanced metrics indicate he can be a star.

I'm not saying he's going to end up a Jet. And I'm not saying he's one of the main topics of discussion for the front office today. But what I am saying is, when he throws a pass, it would be crazy not to simply watch.