June 21, 2026

C.J. Hicks is helping Al Washington recruit linebackers to Ohio State football’s 2022 class: Buckeyes Recruiting Roundup

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Linebacker is going to be a significant focal point for Ohio State football’s 2022 recruiting class. © Joshua Gunter/cleveland.com/cleveland.com/TNS Ohio State Buckeyes linebackers coach Al Washington at the 2019 Ohio State spring game, April 13, 2019. n Al Washington already started to be on a shortlist of some of the nation’s top players in 2020 and 2021. That led to commits from Kourt Williams, Cody Simon and Mitchell Melton in 2020 and Reid Carrico in 2021. The 2021 class also Jaylen Johnson who is listed as a safety, but his frame — like Williams — makes him a perfect fit to play the SAM linebacker or Bullet position for the Buckeyes  In 2022, Washington will need to reload the room. Ohio State expected to lose seven players, with Tommy Eichenberg and Craig Young serving as the only players with over two years of experience in the program.…

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