Defensive end Caden Curry led Ohio State in sacks in 2025 with 11. Linebacker Arvell Reese was second on the team with 6.5, and he was selected at pick No. 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.
Curry was pick No. 214 by the Colts.
"I have no idea," defensive line coach Marion Hobby said about Curry being available in the sixth round. "But I'll tell you, his motor runs."
Curry isn't the type of player that stays in one spot on the line. During his time as a Buckeye, he moved to the interior as well as taking hundreds of snaps on special teams.
That versatility is something Hobby appreciates and is excited to put to use.
"He's smart enough that you can put him inside or he can stay on the edge," he said. "You always want Swiss army knives in your room."
The Indianapolis Colts selected Caden Curry in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Take a look at photos from his time at Ohio State.
Ohio State defensive lineman Caden Curry plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive lineman Caden Curry recovers a fumble against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Caden Curry (92) in action against Marshall during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Ohio State defensive lineman Caden Curry, right, tackles Indiana punter James Evans after a mishandled snap during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive lineman Caden Curry plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive end Caden Curry (92) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Ohio State defensive end Caden Curry looks on during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against Miami Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Ohio State defensive lineman Caden Curry (35) poses for a portrait at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 (AJ Mast/AP Content Services for the NFL)
Ohio State defensive lineman Caden Curry (35) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ohio State defensive end Caden Curry participates in a drill during the school's NFL football Pro Day in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State defensive lineman Caden Curry celebrates their win over Texas in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive lineman Caden Curry plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive lineman Caden Curry plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State defensive lineman Caden Curry plays against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Hobby has spent time with several notable defensive ends including Vic Beasley Jr. (Clemson Tigers), Trey Hendrickson (Cincinnati Bengals) and Shaq Lawson (Clemson Tigers). He also worked with Defensive linemen Calais Campbell (Jacksonville Jaguars) and Christian Wilkins (Miami Dolphins).
He now joins a defensive staff where he will coach veterans such as defensive tackles DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart. He also has defensive end Jaylahn Tuimoloau, who was Curry's teammate, and big brother, at Ohio State.
Like Hobby, Tuimoloau was surprised that Curry fell as far as he did. Once the pick was made, Tuimoloau immediately hopped on the phone with Curry.
"I was truly excited to have another Buckeye out with us,'" he said. "I made sure to tell (the staff), 'I need him right next to me.' Now we're locker buddies."
