Ohio State's projected depth chart: Defense
What does Ohio State's projected depth chart look like with spring ball in the rear view mirror? We are going to take a stab at it today.
Defensive End
Starters: Caden Curry (6-3, 260, Sr.), Kenyatta Jackson (6-6, 258, 4Jr.)
Backups: Logan George (6-4, 250, Jr.), C.J. Hicks (6-3, 235, Sr.)
Defensive Tackle
Starters: Eddrick Houston (6-3, 285, So.), Kayden McDonald (6-2, 330, Jr.)
Backups: Jason Moore (6-6, 305, 3So.), Will Smith Jr. (6-4, 288, 3So), Tywone Malone (6-4, 301, 5Sr.), Eric Mensah (6-3, 308, RFr.)
Linebacker
Starters: Sonny Styles (6-4, 235, Sr.), Arvell Reese (6-4, 238, Jr.), Payton Pierce (6-2, 225, RFr.)
Backups: Riley Pettijohn (6-2, 215, Fr.), T.J. Alford (6-1, 225, Fr.), Garrett Stover (6-1, 220, RFr.)
Cornerback
Starters: Davison Igbinosun (6-2, 193, Sr.), Jermaine Mathews Jr. (5-11, 189, Jr.)
Backups: Aaron Scott Jr. (6-1, 185, So.), Devin Sanchez (6-2, 190, Fr.)
Nickel back/slot corner
Starter: Lorenzo Styles Jr. (6-1, 195, 5Sr.)
Backup: Bryce West (5-11, 196, RFr.)
Safety
Starters: Caleb Downs (6-0, 205, Jr.), Jaylen McClain (6-0, 192, So.)
Backups: Malik Hartford (6-3, 194, Jr.), Faheem Delane (6-1, 210, Fr.)