© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation An in-depth look at what Mickens will bring to the Buckeyes both on and off the field. Ohio State secured a signature from one of the nation’s top-rated edge rushers on Wednesday when Indianapolis Lawrence Central four-star Joshua Mickens pledged his services to the Buckeyes on the first day of the Early Signing Period. The 6-foot-5 and 225-pound Mickens, who was also considering Florida State and North Carolina when he picked the Tigers back in July, finished his senior season with 74 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, two quarterback hurries and one pass break up. Mickens has all of the physical tools needed to play defensive end but also the athleticism to drop back in coverage. The Buckeyes envision him in the same role as sophomore Jack Sawyer, who played a hybrid role this fall under first-year defensive…
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