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Anyone other than me questions the motivation here? Due to my Negative Nellie thought process, wonder if Day & Co was wondering/hearing? that Eddrick was thinking portal after this season? LJ doesn't normally throw true freshmen in (as starters) in later season games if at all. Yes, he did well, and that is great. Helps keep him engaged certainly, and we'll see how much time he logs if Tyleik is back at 100%. Trying to figure out if this is one more ramification of the transfer portal, and/or the excellent recruiting efforts of the Buckeyes (and other elite programs). Since don't pay attention to the other programs at all, simply wonder if this manifestation is tied to portal, Knowles v Johnson, Day being a CEO, or ? And of course, there's the trickle down effect, if Hero, Twylone (gone after this year?), and Jason sit up and take notice that they've been bypassed? Not entirely certain how much a player can stand out now that we're in season. Doubt there is much 'violent hitting' during the Tuesday-Thursday practices, called full-go? Too many chances for injury. Also haven't checked to see if this burns Eddrick's redshirt. Ah well, Go Bucks!
 
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calibuck said:
Anyone other than me questions the motivation here? Due to my Negative Nellie thought process, wonder if Day & Co was wondering/hearing? that Eddrick was thinking portal after this season? LJ doesn't normally throw true freshmen in (as starters) in later season games if at all. Yes, he did well, and that is great. Helps keep him engaged certainly, and we'll see how much time he logs if Tyleik is back at 100%. Trying to figure out if this is one more ramification of the transfer portal, and/or the excellent recruiting efforts of the Buckeyes (and other elite programs). Since don't pay attention to the other programs at all, simply wonder if this manifestation is tied to portal, Knowles v Johnson, Day being a CEO, or ? And of course, there's the trickle down effect, if Hero, Twylone (gone after this year?), and Jason sit up and take notice that they've been bypassed? Not entirely certain how much a player can stand out now that we're in season. Doubt there is much 'violent hitting' during the Tuesday-Thursday practices, called full-go? Too many chances for injury. Also haven't checked to see if this burns Eddrick's redshirt. Ah well, Go Bucks!
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I think it speaks more to the fact that, outside of Kayden, none of the other backups have stepped up and claimed that role.
 
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Eddrick Houston is Ready for a Big Role in 2025, Whether at Defensive Tackle or Defensive End​

By Andy Anders on January 30, 2025 at 8:35 am @andyanders55
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It says something about Eddrick Houston’s maturity that he was willing to move from defensive end to defensive tackle.
Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson gave Houston, touted among the nation’s best edge prospects in the 2024 class, the option to stay there if Houston desired. Instead, he opted for what he felt to be best for the team.
“(Johnson) was just letting me know that I could do it, that it’s totally up to me if I want to do it and make that switch, if not, it’s OK, I could stay out there,” Houston told Eleven Warriors ahead of the Rose Bowl on Dec. 30. “Overall, it was just me wanting to help out the team in any way I can, whether that was moving to 3-tech or staying at end.”
Houston acclimated quickly along the interior and is poised for a breakout 2025 campaign, whether he sticks inside or slides back outside.
“I think he’s got the size, first of all,” Johnson told Eleven Warriors. “He’s gonna be a big kid. There was a point where we had five defensive ends, and to get him ready to go, probably inside was the best fit for him, move him that direction and get him to go play. He may go back to defensive end next year, just really an opportunity to put him in position where he can get on the field.”

Houston came to Columbus as a five-star prospect ranked 26th overall in the 247Sports composite, seventh among defensive linemen in the class of 2024. Johnson and the Buckeyes plucked him out of Georgia despite heavy pursuit from the 2021 and 2022 national champion Bulldogs, Alabama and other SEC powers.
Defensive end is where Houston made his mark as a recruit, racking up 64 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior at a powerhouse program in Buford High School. But as preparation for the 2024 season rolled forward, it became clear the Buckeyes were thinner at DT than DE. As much was proven in September when starting 3-technique defensive tackle Tyleik Williams missed the Marshall and Michigan State games with an injury and Ohio State found little that stuck rolling mostly Hero Kanu, Jason Moore and Tywone Malone in his place.

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Eddrick Houston is Ready for a Big Role in 2025, Whether at Defensive Tackle or Defensive End

Eddrick Houston is poised for a larger role with Ohio State in 2025, whether he sticks at defensive tackle or slides back out to defensive end.
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