"Every team that needs a physical defensive tackle has been in touch with me. Given his profile, college production, and future projection, it doesn't take a football genius to see why McDonald is seemingly on every wish list of a team that has to address needs along the interior of the defensive line."
"Unless something unexpected happens, Kayden McDonald will be a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. After watching McDonald collect three sacks, pick up nine tackles-for-loss, and force two fumbles in 14 games for the Buckeyes last year, you can see why voters (and fans ... and NFL talent evaluators) are digging his game."
Kayden McDonald, an Ohio State defensive tackle, has a Top 30 visit with the Chicago Bears. He is also meeting with several other teams, including the Bengals and Patriots. McDonald has had formal interviews with multiple NFL teams and is highly regarded due to his college performance. He was a unanimous All-American and the Big Ten's Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2025. His impressive stats include three sacks and nine tackles-for-loss in 14 games, making him a strong candidate for a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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