Javontae Jean-Baptiste went to Ohio State from Bergen Catholic High School, where he was rated as a four-star linebacker. He took a redshirt year in 2018, moved to the defensive line and is now in his fifth season with the Buckeyes, during which he has so far recorded two sacks and forced a fumble. It’s quite possible he’ll make an even bigger impact in the second half of the season because, as defensive line coach Larry Johnson observed, “There’s still a lot on the table that we haven’t done in the Jack package.” And the Jack package calls for a stand-up defensive lineman who can handle some of the responsibilities of a linebacker, perfect for someone of Jean-Baptiste’s 6-foot-5, 250-pound stature and background. OSU Headlines newsletter:Sign up for our daily newsletter on Ohio State sports Off the field, Jean-Baptiste has graduated with a degree in human development and family sciences. Plus,…
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