The names of the guys at the forefront of Ohio State’s 2021 defense are obvious. Zach Harrison, Sevyn Banks, Tyreke Smith, Haskell Garrett, Josh Proctor, Teradja Mitchell, Taron Vincent…
The list goes on.
A number of somewhat less-heralded players, however, could also play a significant role in whether this defense – which gave up more than 400 yards per game last year – can get back into form this fall, and they haven’t been discussed ad nauseam this offseason.
So, these are four defensive X-factors. Four Buckeyes whose potential contributions shouldn’t go overlooked as preseason camp nears.