NFL teams send scouts to evaluate Ohio State and Texas game

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

NFL teams send scouts to evaluate Ohio State and Texas game
Summary

The Indianapolis Colts and fifteen other NFL franchises have personnel in attendance at the Ohio State versus Texas game on Saturday. This scouting presence includes representatives from the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, and Denver Broncos. Other teams at the matchup include the New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, and Cleveland Browns. The attendance of team scouts and personnel executives is a standard procedure in the NFL evaluation process leading toward the 2027 NFL draft. While the specific names of the attendees were not provided, the game features several high-profile draft prospects. Players evaluated include Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin alongside Texas standouts such as Colin Simmons and Arch Manning.

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  • Sixteen NFL teams have representatives at the Ohio State versus Texas game.
  • Participating teams include the Colts, Eagles, Cowboys, Seahawks, 49ers, and others.
  • Scouts are evaluating 2027 NFL draft prospects from both collegiate programs.
  • Key prospects under observation include Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, Colin Simmons, and Arch Manning.
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  • 12:44 AMYahoo SportsColts among NFL teams with reps at Ohio State v. Texas game
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The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly one of a number of NFL teams in attendance at Saturday's Ohio State vs. Texas game.

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