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.