COLUMBUS, Ohio — Thirteen defensive linemen played for Ohio State in 2016, and they’re all back for 2017. That includes defensive tackle Tracy Sprinkle, a starter who was injured in the season opener against Bowling Green and missed the rest of the season. That doesn’t include Malik Barrow, who redshirted last year after a knee injury during his high school season. And it doesn’t include three incoming freshmen — five-star defensive end Chase Young, and four-star tackles Haskell Garrett and Jerron Cage — who could demand some playing time this year. With Ohio State starting spring football in six days, we’re exploring a burning question for the Buckeyes every day leading up to March 7. Next up is the defensive line: How will Larry Johnson sort through the pieces this spring to put together a defensive line rotation? This isn’t necessarily a problem for Ohio State. Who’s going to complain…
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