2026 tOSU Defense Discussion.

[RugbyBuck]

I think Beau Atkinson is an interesting player, the fact that he's still around and wasn't "processed out" tells me that the coaches still see something there. Maybe he just needed some extended time to adjust to the bigger stage and will actually be able to contribute more in 2026.

And this is a "contract" year for him, as I believe it's his last. Playing to be drafted and in what round. He needs to have a year like Curry just had.

 

[Captain Buckeye]

I think Beau Atkinson is an interesting player, the fact that he's still around and wasn't "processed out" tells me that the coaches still see something there. Maybe he just needed some extended time to adjust to the bigger stage and will actually be able to contribute more in 2026.

I was very surprised he didn’t have a bigger impact last year.

I made an error with my line up posting.

If we don’t deploy the LB hybrid role I think Grady/Atkinson can no doubt start.