COLUMBUS, Ohio -- NFL mementos checker the wall of Ohio State's defensive line meeting room, where position coach Larry Johnson presides.
There's a Chase Young jersey from the Washington Commanders and a split Bosa jersey -- half Los Angeles Chargers, half San Francisco 49ers -- for Buckeyes brothers Joey and Nick. All three defensive linemen starred at Ohio State under Johnson, who has spent nearly a decade on staff after mentoring seven NFL first-round draft picks at Penn State during 18 years there.
If the 2023 season goes well for Ohio State's defensive line, Johnson will have a few more NFL items on his wall next year, and a different group of players sitting before him.