Despite losing its captain, Block ‘O’ wearer and defensive quarterback Cody Simon from 2024’s national championship squad, Ohio State enters 2025 with a great outlook at linebacker.
Senior Sonny Styles is in line to be the second-biggest star on the Buckeyes’ defense behind safety Caleb Downs. Junior Arvell Reese has a wealth of experience from playing in 4-3 packages last year. They are surrounded by a mix of fantastic young talent and a sage veteran from the transfer portal thanks to the recruiting efforts of James Laurinaitis.
While acclimating to an adjusted defensive scheme under new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, Ohio State should have a linebacking corps it can rely on that also possesses great upside with the further development of some pieces.