Ohio State's Attention to Reloading its Defensive Line Apparent in 2018 Recruiting


Ohio State signed three defensive linemen in its most recent recruiting class. It already has that many committed for its next one.The Buckeyes inked 5-star end Chase Young and 4-star tackles Haskell Garrett and Jerron Cage in February. The three of them arrived on campus three weeks ago with the rest of the members of the 2017 class that didn’t enroll early. The number of big bodies Larry Johnson and Ohio State sign in eight months could at the very least double the output of the past cycle, purely out of necessity. And the Buckeyes know it, as evidenced by their actions on the recruiting trail. A quick peek at the current roster and scholarship grid reveals four seniors on Ohio State’s defensive line entering the 2017 football season. Reigning Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year Tyquan Lewis and Jalyn Holmes are at end while Tracy Sprinkle and Mike Hill play tackle. The…

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