Several of the Big Ten's best backers have moved on.
One Big Ten linebacker will almost certainly be drafted in the first round of next month's NFL extravaganza. Several others – including a couple of Buckeyes – are expected to be selected as well. A bit of a talent exodus happens all the time, but losing your four top producers at one position isn't the most common occurrence. Ohio State's depleted room is the leading storyline across the Big Ten in 2021.
Al Washington's New-Look Room
While the Buckeye secondary is perhaps the biggest concern for most fans, it's the linebacker room that's going through the most turnover.