With all the star power on Ohio State’s roster, less-discussed talent in position rooms getting a lot of attention has been a theme this offseason.
At wide receiver that applies to anyone not named Jeremiah Smith. Along the defensive line it’s the “sleeping giant” Ty Hamilton.
At linebacker, with two five-star prospects battling to start at Will in Sonny Styles and C.J. Hicks, it’s the team’s starting Mike, Cody Simon. Despite the freakish athleticism that the former two bring to the table, it’s Simon who linebackers coach James Laurinaitis says is the most complete player the Buckeyes have at the position.