June 21, 2026

Ohio State football: What to know about the Buckeyes’ defensive front 7


Returning starters: Haskell Garrett (tackle), Tyreke Smith (end) Likely new starters: Zach Harrison at end and a tackle to be named later In the mix at end: Javontae Jean-Baptiste, Tyler Friday, Noah Potter, Cormontae Hamilton, Darrion Henry-Young, Jack Sawyer, J.T. Tuimoloau In the mix at tackle: Jaron Cage, Taron Vincent, Ty Hamilton, Antwaun Jackson, Jacolbe Cowan and Jaden McKenzie, Tyliek Williams, Michael Hall The front is not only deep and talented but experienced. Johnson’s rotation could go two deep at all four spots without including any sophomores, and Harrison would be the only true junior. Big things are expected of him after he flashed his five-star talent at times in 2020 (4.5 tackles for loss, two sacks) but was not able to take that next step to become a Chase Young- or Nick Bosa-type disruptor. ExploreLarry Johnson keeps on winning on the recruiting trail On the other side, Smith has…

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