November 15, 2024

Ohio State’s surplus of defensive line talent results in heavy competition for playing time

“If you’ve shown you are capable of playing to the level we expect, we’ll try to find a way to get you on the field, no question.” -Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson via Tim May, The Columbus Dispatch Ohio State once again has one of the best defensive lines in the country, and it has only gotten stronger from what was seen in 2016. Not only do the Buckeyes have starters Tyquan Lewis, Jalyn Holmes, and Sam Hubbard returning, but they have added highly-touted recruit Chase Young into the fold. Sophomore Nick Bosa is primed for a big season as he is fully recovered from the torn ACL he suffered in his senior year of high school. All of this talent, and the likes of Dre’Mont Jones, Jashon Cornell, and Jonathon Cooper haven’t even been mentioned. With all the talent Ohio State has amassed, there are only so…

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