NFL draft prospects gather for Big Ten media days in Chicago
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The 2026 Big Ten Football Media Days will be held at the Hilton Chicago from July 28-30. All 18 member schools are sending their head coach and three players, totaling 54 attendees. Ohio State leads with standout prospects including wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and quarterback Julian Sayin. Oregon's quarterback Dante Moore and Minnesota's DL Anthony Smith will also be featured among top recruits. Notable prospects from other schools include USC's Jayden Maiava and Iowa's Zach Lutmer.
- •Big Ten Media Days set for July 28-30 in Chicago.
- •Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith leads the player list as a top prospect.
- •Oregon's Dante Moore also among expected high draft picks.
- •USC quarterback Jayden Maiava will represent his team on the first day.
- •Minnesota features prospects DL Anthony Smith and quarterback Drake Lindsey.
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"The 2026 Big Ten Football Media Days will transpire at the Hilton Chicago, on beautiful Michigan Avenue in Chicago, IL July 28-30.
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