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Saints Hosted Dinner with Ohio State Stars Before Pro Day
New Orleans scouts met with several top Buckeyes prospects ahead of their annual pro showcase.
Mar. 25, 2026 at 3:09am
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The New Orleans Saints are doing extensive scouting ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, hosting a dinner with several top prospects from Ohio State the night before the Buckeyes' pro day. Among the players the Saints brass met with were wide receiver Carnell Tate, defensive back Caleb Downs, and linebacker Arvell Reese - all expected to be top-10 picks.
Why it matters
The Saints hold the 8th overall pick in the upcoming draft and have needs at wide receiver, pass rusher, and in the secondary. By meeting with these Ohio State stars, the team is doing its due diligence on some of the top talents available who could potentially fill those roster holes.
The details
According to reports, the Saints met with Tate, Downs, Reese, as well as other Buckeyes prospects like Sonny Styles, Kayden McDonald, and Tywone Malone over dinner on Tuesday night. The team is likely considering taking one of the three main prospects - Tate, Downs, or Reese - with their first-round selection.
- The dinner meeting took place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the night before Ohio State's pro day.
The players
New Orleans Saints
The NFL team that holds the 8th overall pick in the 2026 draft and is doing extensive scouting on top prospects.
Carnell Tate
A wide receiver from Ohio State who is expected to be a top-10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Caleb Downs
A defensive back from Ohio State who is expected to be a top-10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Arvell Reese
A linebacker from Ohio State who is expected to be a top-10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
What’s next
The Saints will continue to evaluate the top prospects from Ohio State and other schools ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft in April.
The takeaway
The Saints are doing their due diligence on some of the top talents in the upcoming draft class, meeting with several Ohio State stars to get a closer look at players who could potentially fill key needs on their roster.
