A season ago, Ohio State's linebacker play – and unit maestro Bill Davis – came under fire due to some spotty play and questionable personnel decisions. After being added to the staff in December of 2016, Davis took over the linebacking unit after Luke Fickell headed to the Queen City.
After his first season in Columbus, the jury still seems to be out; at least among the Ohio State fanbase.
Jerome Baker was expected to see his stock soar in 2017, but the junior lacked consistency and had an up-and-down type of season. To say that the unit struggled in the losses against Oklahoma and Iowa would be a massive understatement.