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Sorry, seem to have missed this. Did in fact Josh Padilla get some snaps in? If so, how'd he do? TV guys don't focus on the down and dirty guys, just the jaw droppers (skill players). Thanks. Hinzman should be starting guard next year.
 
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Ohio State Center Joshua Padilla Impressing Tyler Bowen With Wrestling Background, "Ready" if Needed

Ohio State center Joshua Padilla likes to "destroy" his opponents, a mentality he takes from his wrestling days, and says he'll be ready if he's needed on the interior this season.
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Ohio State Center Joshua Padilla Impressing Tyler Bowen With Wrestling Background, "Ready" if Needed​

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Following a lapse from the unit in the team's rivalry loss to Michigan, Ohio State shook things up on its offensive line entering the College Football Playoff last year.

Many will recall that Luke Montgomery, then a sophomore, started rotating with Austin Siereveld at left guard, who would also rotate with starting right guard Tegra Tshabola. But there was another second-year offensive lineman that the coaching staff thought could incite some change.
Joshua Padilla might not have ultimately played a significant role in the Buckeyes' title run last year, but there was a reason he saw such consideration from the coaching staff. He came on strong behind the scenes as the season neared its end.

“They've been practicing and working towards it,” Day said in December when asked why Padilla and Montgomery were getting a shot to enter the starting OL rotation for the CFP. “I think they deserve an opportunity to compete the next two weeks to see if they can find themselves in a role."

Padilla has an outside shot to claim a starting role for Ohio State in 2025, but regardless, with confidence built from last season and a few years of physical development under his belt, he feels he's prepared to step in wherever he's needed.

"I feel like I'm ready," Padilla said in April. "I feel like my strength's there right now. I've got my weight up to 300 pounds, that's a big thing I've been working on these past couple years. So now I just feel like I'm ready if my name gets called."
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Padilla confirmed he worked exclusively at center this spring. But that doesn't mean there isn't a possible route to Ohio State's starting lineup.

The Buckeyes are, as always, searching for their best five. If Padilla proves part of that, they could slide Hinzman over to a guard spot while the other is occupied by Montgomery, Tshabola or Siereveld. It's not the most likely option. But it's on the table.

Regardless, Padilla is leaving an impression on new offensive line coach Tyler Bowen.

"Josh has done a great job really developing into a consistent player," Bowen said in April. "You can tell his wrestling background on the field, just the way he leverages, the way he's able to anchor in the ground. He kind of feels balance and body positions with the defensive line. I've been very impressed with him."
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