Caden Curry, Kenyatta Jackson, Omari Abor and Hero Kanu should all see more playing time in year two following the departure of five veteran defensive linemen from last season.
Ohio State’s four freshman defensive linemen didn’t play much in 2022, but all of them should have the opportunity to earn bigger roles as second-year Buckeyes in 2023.
Five veterans from last season’s defensive line moved on from Ohio State after the season: defensive ends Zach Harrison, Javontae Jean-Baptiste and Tyler Friday and defensive tackles Taron Vincent and Jerron Cage. And the four second-year defensive linemen are the top candidates to take their places in the rotation.
“You want to make sure you have enough time that you allow your players to play at maximum speed at all times. If he's just on the field and he's tired, he's not gonna be a factor,” Johnson said. “So it's still important. I think the substitution has its moment. I think substitution has its place in college football. If you look across the country, we're not the only one that substitutes guys. You know what I mean? We substitute guys because I want to play fresh.
With the promise Curry showed as a freshman, it’s easy to forget he was the lowest-ranked recruit of the three defensive ends in Ohio State’s 2022 class. Jackson was the No. 60 overall prospect in that cycle while Abor was ranked just three spots behind him in. Although they didn’t play much last year, Johnson is excited about both of their potential entering year two.
At defensive tackle, Kanu will have a similar opportunity to earn a spot on the two-deep. Outside of Hamilton, Williams and Hall, the only other returning scholarship defensive tackle is fifth-year senior Jaden McKenzie, who has played only sparingly in his first four years as a Buckeye. Will Smith Jr. will also have the opportunity to compete for a position on the depth chart this spring as an early enrollee, but fellow 2023 signee Kayden McDonald won’t be on campus until June.
“I usually don't point guys out, but I have to point out Kenyatta Jackson and Hero Kanu,” Day said. “There's a handful of guys over there on the scout team that I get a chance to watch every day just put these reps together, and they're getting better. And it's not an easy job. There's a lot of reps out there and not a lot of recognition, but they have bright futures ahead of them because of all the hard work they're putting in.
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