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Veteran NFL Assistant Bill Davis to Join Ohio State Defensive Coaching Staff

If you were wondering what name Urban Meyer would add to his coaching staff after the departure of mainstay Luke Fickell, look no further.

Per a program release, Ohio State's head coach has added veteran NFL coach Bill Davis to the team's defensive staff. Davis's role within the staff and what position group he will work with is set to be determined and announced at the conclusion of the 2016 season.

Davis spent the 2016 season working in quality control for the Buckeyes. He and Meyer met while playing for the University of Cincinnati. The Youngstown, Ohio, native lettered each season he played for the Bearcats from 1985-88.