Jack Sawyer saw the field nearly twice as much in 2022 as he did as a true freshman. But not all of those snaps came at the traditional defensive end position he was recruited to Ohio State to play.
The implementation of Jim Knowles’ hybrid defensive end/linebacker position was oft-discussed in the leadup to his first season as Ohio State’s defensive coordinator. With Zach Harrison and Javontae Jean-Baptiste still in the mix as veteran defensive ends, the Jack position seemed aptly designed – and named – for Sawyer to showcase an array of athletic abilities for the Buckeyes.