COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Four Ohio State defenders were named to preseason watch lists on Wednesday, as honors continued to roll in. Safety Caleb Downs and cornerback Davison Igbinosun were named to the Thorpe Award watch list, while linebackers Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese were named to the Butkus Award watch list.

The 2025 Butkus Award preseason watch list was announced on Wednesday and two Ohio State players were among the names appearing.