A year ago, Darron Lee was the breakout star on Ohio State’s defense.
The former New Albany High School quarterback won the weakside linebacker position in the spring. He then made big play after big play all season, showing explosiveness and a knack for blitzing. Lee was named defensive Most Valuable Player in the Sugar Bowl victory over Alabama with two sacks and another tackle for loss.
Lee proved he could make any play, but this year, the third-year sophomore has learned something harder — that he doesn’t have to.
Opposing offensive coordinators have geared their game plans to try to avoid Ohio State’s biggest stars.