June 26, 2026

Ohio State’s 2023 defense: Ten thoughts on the Buckeyes heading into the offseason


Ohio State received a nice surprise with the return of safety Josh Proctor. Proctor, who entered the 2022 season with two years of eligibility remaining, walked on senior day, and it was assumed this would be his last year with the Buckeyes. But on Friday afternoon The Columbus Dispatch reported that Proctor will be back for the 2023 season. Proctor’s return is a significant development for the Buckeyes, which is why we’re starting our look ahead to the 2023 roster on the defensive side of the ball. Advertisement 1. Proctor’s 2022 season didn’t get off to a great start. He missed a tackle on the first play of the season against Notre Dame that led to a 54-yard pass and an eventual field goal. He was replaced later in the first quarter by Lathan Ransom and logged only 188 snaps for the entire season. He did start a total of…

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