Ohio State has added another former NFL player to its staff for the 2025 season.
Billy Yates, who played in the NFL from 2003-10 and previously worked as an assistant offensive line coach alongside new Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia with the New England Patriots and Detroit Lions, has joined the Buckeyes’ support staff as a defensive quality control coach.
Yates is one of four former NFL players to join Ohio State’s expanded coaching staff this offseason alongside assistant offensive line coach Marcus Johnson, defensive program assistant Tony Washington Jr. and special teams quality control coach Nate Ebner, who’s starting his coaching career with the Buckeyes this offseason after previously playing at Ohio State and in the NFL.