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DT Malik Barrow (OSU==>UCF==>Rutgers==>TBD)

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According to Urban Meyer on 97.1 today, says despite enrolling early, Malik is still behind because of his injury. Basically said he could contribute as a true freshman, but it all depends on how he recovers
 
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11W - Better Know A Buckeye: Malik Barrow

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Our "Better Know a Buckeye" series continues with its eighth installment. We profile Malik Barrow, a defensive tackle prospect from Tampa by way of the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

Malik Barrow had a brief recruitment and was drawn to Ohio State almost immediately after the program offered in May of his junior year. He took an unofficial visit to Ohio State a month afterward and was drawn to Larry Johnson and Urban Meyer. He took some unofficial visits regionally before returning to Ohio State for its 2015 spring game. He committed to Ohio State there.

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Is Malik Barrow the Next Man Up on the Ohio State Defensive Line?

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It is never easy for a true freshman defensive tackle to work his way into the lineup at Ohio State. Malik Barrow found that out last year in his first season as a Buckeye.

Unlike most freshmen, however, Barrow was also working his way back from injury after tearing an ACL as a high school senior. He came close to getting his redshirt taken off a couple of times last season, but it never quite happened.

There is no shame in being redshirted, especially when you live on the line of scrimmage. In fact, in 2015 the Buckeyes redshirted all six of their defensive line signees. Tackles Dre’Mont Jones, Jashon Cornell, Davon Hamilton, Robert Landers, and Josh Alabi all sat and watched as rookies, as did defensive end Rashod Berry. Cornell and Alabi had some health issues last season (and Alabi has since been moved to the offensive line), but Landers, Hamilton, and Jones were all major contributors as redshirt freshmen.

If there is a path to follow here, it would be that of Jones, who also suffered a significant injury prior to arriving at Ohio State. They brought him back at the proper pace, and when he was called upon last season to replace injured Tracy Sprinkle, he responded. As a redshirt freshman, Dre’Mont Jones ended up being one of the most productive defensive tackles in the Big Ten.

Could Barrow have a similar impact this season? Well, the unit is deeper than it was a year ago, but the potential is there. Like they did with Jones, they have made sure to work Barrow at a pace that would have him ready to contribute in 2017.

“What we’re trying to do is overload him slowly, but we’re overloading him to get ready,” defensive line coach Larry Johnson said this spring. “He’s got to play in the fall, so we’re trying to find out how many plays can he play at maximum speed. That’s the key. That’s where we gauge them right now. Can you play eight, can you play 10, can you play 15? And that’s based on what we see on the field in repetitional plays.”

Entire article: http://theozone.net/2017/06/malik-barrow-next-ohio-state-defensive-line/
 
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Sounds like he is currently nursing an injury, he was held out of practice. Really hope it is nothing serious, he could be a huge factor in our defense this year and I agree, we seriously need him to step up in a big way.
 
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