CLOSE What does Ohio State get from La Salle’s Jaylen Johnson? Cincinnati Enquirer The defense that Ohio State football runs is slightly different than what you see at most college football programs. Most defenses either have a nickel cornerback or a third linebacker on the field. But Ohio State’s defense features a player at the “bullet position,” a hybrid between safety and linebacker. La Salle High School defensive back Jaylen Johnson fits that mold. “(My coaches) put me in the best positions possible,” Johnson said. “Wherever you put me, I can adapt to. I’m a great athlete and a great learner.” Johnson, a three-star safety ranked No. 409 in the 2021 recruiting class by 24/7Sports, signed his letter of intent Wednesday to play for the Buckeyes. “They’re getting a versatile guy,” La Salle head coach Pat McLaughlin said. “He played safety for us, and I think he can go down and…
Continue Reading: Why La Salle's Jaylen Johnson's versatility makes him a unique fit at Ohio State
