COLUMBUS, Ohio — Javontae Jean-Baptiste was the most overlooked member of Ohio State football’s defensive line in 2022, as his four sacks nearly led the team. © David Petkiewicz/cleveland.com/TNS Buckeyes defensive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste (8) applies pressure to Rockets quarterback Dequan Finn (7) during second half action in the game between the University of Toledo Rockets and the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The Buckeyes won 77-21. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com This fall he will be one of the edge rushers the Buckeyes new tackle tandem — as yet unidentified — will face off against. Jean-Baptiste announced via Twitter on Friday that he will play his final season of eligibility at Notre Dame. Ohio State plays at the Fighting Irish on Sept. 23, the fourth game of the season. One possible reason Jean-Baptiste picked the Irish? Former OSU linebackers coach Al Washington is now Notre Dame’s…
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