Episode 2,709 - Which Ohio State Players Should the Jets Consider Drafting? w/Joey Kaufman

The New York Jets are poised to make a major move in the upcoming NFL Draft, and Ohio State’s deep talent pool is front and center. In this episode, Scott Mason and returning guest Joey Kaufman dissect the top Buckeyes prospects, revealing that despite Arville Reese being the projected top pick, he wasn’t even the best defensive player on Ohio State’s championship team—highlighting a rare depth of talent. The conversation dives into why Sonny Stiles, a cerebral, veteran-like linebacker, could be a safer, more productive pick than Reese, while Caleb Downs—lauded as possibly the best player in the draft regardless of position—emerges as a hybrid safety-linebacker with elite football IQ and closing speed. Carnell Tate, though lacking elite production, stands out as a smooth, fundamentally sound receiver with high ceiling potential. The episode also explores value picks like Caden McDonald and cornerbacks Davison Igbenusen and tight end Max Clare, with a strong emphasis on the Jets’ need for defensive reinforcements. Most strikingly, Kaufman confirms that the Jets are almost certain to draft at least one Ohio State player—possibly multiple—given their history and the current talent pipeline, especially with Jeremiah Smith, a generational receiver, expected to dominate next year’s draft. The episode underscores a shift in draft strategy: teams aren’t just chasing star power, but value, fit, and long-term potential.