May 4, 2026

Ohio State's Defensive Tackle Recruiting Still Very Much a Mystery Midway Through 2019 Cycle

Heading into the 2019 recruiting cycle, the defensive tackle position wasn’t viewed as a priority unit like the more needy wide receiver, defensive end, and offensive lines. This was thanks to a ridiculous 2018 haul that featured five-star Taron Vincent and a trio of four-star prospects in Tommy Togiai, Tyler Friday (who can man a number of spots), and JUCO standout Antwuan Jackson.  We initially had speculated the the Buckeyes could potentially finish off the 2019 class without signing a single player at the position, though for the most part the projection has been for one tackle to sign with Ohio State in December or February. The Ohio State class checks in at No. 7 in America, and defensive tackle is the only non-special teams position that has yet to be addressed. We’re now midway through the cycle and it’s looking as though Larry Johnson and Co. could bring in a…

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