Ohio State already has one established star at defensive tackle in Haskell Garrett. It also has a potential breakout star at the position in Taron Vincent.
How much they will be on the field together as a defensive tackle pairing remains uncertain, but Ohio State is preparing for the possibility of putting both of them in the starting lineup.
During practice sessions that have been open to the media in preseason camp, Garrett and Vincent have been seen taking some first-team reps together at defensive tackle. Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson confirmed Tuesday that both of them – as well as some of the Buckeyes’ other defensive tackles – have been cross-training at nose tackle, in addition to the 3-technique spot they both played last season, to give the Buckeyes more options along their interior defensive line.