How do you stand out on defensive lines that feature NFL draft picks such as John Simon and Michael Bennett, a future NFL selection in Noah Spence and a consensus first-team All-American in Joey Bosa?
That question has hung over the head of Ohio State defensive tackle Adolphus Washington his entire career. It took him four years to find the answer.
Washington came to Columbus as one of the crown jewels of Urban Meyer's first recruiting class in 2012. Rated a 5-star defensive end and Ohio's No. 1 high school prospect, per 247Sports, he joined an Ohio State team with a big skill set, but the expectations he carried were even bigger.