Ohio State's Larry Johnson has a full library of former players at his disposal to use in convincing top recruits that he can turn them from raw talent into college football’s next great defensive lineman.
Heading into his 22nd straight season coaching defensive linemen in the Big Ten, Johnson has produced six first-round draft picks (including No. 1 overall selection Courtney Brown), seven first-team All-Americans and more Big Ten defensive players of the year than any other coach in the last quarter century. His current roster in Columbus is full of players who could join at least one of those lists.