No position on Ohio State’s roster requires a more massive reload than the Buckeyes’ defensive line.
All four starters from their 2024 national championship team – defensive ends JT Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer plus defensive tackles Tyleik Williams and Ty Hamilton – are out of eligibility and off to the NFL. All four of them started multiple seasons in Columbus.
Four names emerged throughout last season as the next men up, but with four open position battles and C.J. Hicks moving to the edge from linebacker, there are myriad directions for the group to go in for 2025.