Ohio State football NFL draft player rookie contract signing tracker

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All told, eleven Ohio State football players heard their names called in the 2026 NFL draft and have begun preparations to compete and carve out a spot with their teams to begin the next chapter in their football careers.

It's one thing to be drafted; it hits home even more when a draft pick puts pen to paper on life-changing money to bring it all home as a dream realized. Your top of the draft guys typically take longer than those taken in the later rounds, but that doesn't take away from making a living playing a game they grew up fantasizing about making a living on.

We're keeping track of every Ohio State football NFL draft pick from the 2026 class and when they sign their rookie contracts, along with the projected value of each for you to follow along with. While most have locked it in, there are still some out there waiting to be signed. We go from the smallest value to the massive early first-round contracts for the OSU players.

All figures are taken from spotrac.com.

Ohio State football 2026 NFL draft contract tracker​

Ethan Onianwu, Offensive Tackle | Atlanta Falcons​

He only played one season at #OhioState, but this week, @EthanOnianwa signed his rookie contract with the #Falcons.https://t.co/P65z5uxy43pic.twitter.com/cA2uO2ivAD

— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) May 8, 2026

Drafted | Seventh Round, Pick 214Contract Status | Signed on May 8Projected Contract Details | 4 years, $4,535,928

Caden Curry, Defensive End | Indianapolis Colts​

Salary cap hit and contract details for Colts' DE Caden Curry

Justin Casterline, Getty Images https://t.co/5J73fhBRCtpic.twitter.com/jfATC3fGJ1

— TheColtsWire (@TheColtsWire) May 13, 2026

Drafted | Sixth Round, Pick 214Contract Status | Signed on May 8Projected Contract Details | 4 years, $4,586,532

Lorenzo Styles Jr., Defensive Back | New Orleans Saints​

After splitting his college career between Notre Dame and Ohio State, defensive back Lorenzo Styles Jr. signed his rookie NFL contract this week.https://t.co/hilBo0LJtWpic.twitter.com/oLKgCrTtFx

— Patrick Murphy (@_Pat_Murphy) May 14, 2026

Drafted | Fifth Round, Pick 172Contract Status | Signed on May 8Projected Contract Details | 4 years, $4,800,788

Will Kacmarek, Tight End | Miami Dolphins​

Dolphins select TE Will Kacmarek with No. 87 overall pick in 2026 NFL Drafthttps://t.co/1kUIcH8Dtopic.twitter.com/71Cosspv3G

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 25, 2026

Drafted | Third Round, Pick 87Contract Status | UnsignedProjected Contract Details | 4 years, $6,849,498

Davison Igbinosun, Defensive Back | Buffalo Bills​

: The Bills have signed second-round pick CB Davison Igbinosun to a four-year contract!#Bills | #GoBills | #BillsMafiapic.twitter.com/HPy4BwobO4

— Built in Buffalo (@BuiltInBuffalo_) May 8, 2026

Drafted | Second Round, Pick 62Contract Status | Signed on May 11Projected Contract Details | 4 years, $7,948,996

Max Klare, Tight End | Los Angeles Rams​

With the No. 61 overall pick in the 2026 @NFLDraft, the @RamsNFL select Max Klare.

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— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026

Drafted | Second Round, Pick 61Contract Status | UnsignedProjected Contract Details | 4 years, $8,019,854

Kayden McDonald, Defensive Tackle | Houston Texans​

Texans and second-round pick Kayden McDonald reached agreement today on a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $12,904,752 per agents Drew Rosenhaus, Robert Bailey and Oliver Chell. https://t.co/nG00bBfZIc

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 9, 2026

Drafted | Second Round, Pick 36Contract Status | Signed on May 12Projected Contract Details | 4 years, $12,904,759

Caleb Downs, Safety | Dallas Cowboys​

The #Cowboys have signed S Caleb Downs to his rookie contract, a 4-year, $28.9M fully-guaranteed deal. pic.twitter.com/turYibZwj4

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) May 1, 2026

Drafted | First Round, Pick 11Contract Status | Signed on May 1Projected Contract Details | 4 years, $28,951,992

Sonny Styles, Linebacker | Washington Commanders​

Washington’s first-round pick Sonny Styles signed his four-year, fully-guaranteed, $37.2 million contract. pic.twitter.com/8ysQRfUfAW

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 8, 2026

Drafted | First Round, Pick 7Contract Status | Signed on May 8Projected Contract Details | 4 years, $37,211,592

Arvell Reese, Linebacker | New York Giants​

The Giants select Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth pick in the NFL Draft! pic.twitter.com/BdUzshkXCK

— SNY Giants (@SNYGiants) April 24, 2026

Drafted | First Round, Pick 5Contract Status | UnsignedProjected Contract Details | 4 years, $47,831,802

Carnell Tate, Wide Receiver | Tennessee Titans​

As the #4 overall pick, WR Carnell Tate should sign a fully guaranteed 4 year, $51M contract with the #Titans, including a $33.6M signing bonus.

At $12.7M per year, Tate will soon become the 32nd highest average paid WR. He's represented by Rosenhaus Sports.

— Spotrac (@spotrac) April 24, 2026

Drafted | First Round, Pick 4Contract Status | Signed on May 12Projected Contract Details | 4 years, $51,134,910

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