Nick Bosa on one end of the line. Chase Young on the other. Dre’Mont Jones and Robert Landers up the middle. Ohio State expected to have one of the best pass-rushes in the nation with so much talent on its defensive line to begin last season.
The Buckeyes only realized the pass-rushing potential for three games, though, before Bosa's season ended due to a core muscle injury that required surgery. Larry Johnson had to turn to Jonathon Cooper, Jashon Cornell and a pair of freshmen – Tyreke Smith and Tyler Friday – to replace the future top-five NFL draft pick.