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Ohio State defensive BOLD Predictions for spring football practice | Who will surprise for Buckeyes

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Lettermen Live: Ohio State Football Podcast

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Mar 5, 2026

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2017

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Summary

An analysis of the depth and emerging talent within the Ohio State defensive unit heading into spring practice. The discussion focuses on identifying which secondary players and linebackers are poised to make an impact.

Topics

• Ohio State Football
• Buckeyes Defense
• College Football Spring Practice
• Linebacker Predictions
• Secondary Depth
• Big Ten Football
• Player Development

Highlights

• Main idea: Ohio State possesses at least six defensive backs capable of starting in various defensive schemes
• Practical takeaway: Watch for Jermaine Matthews to use spring practice to rebound and solidify his NFL trajectory
• Main idea: The linebacker room features high-potential talent like Sincere Johnson who could challenge for significant snaps
• Failure mode: The difficulty of maintaining a top-tier defense while replacing key starters like Caleb Downs and Arvell Reese
• Main idea: Physicality and size, specifically in players like Braxton Rembert, will likely drive social media buzz during spring ball

Chapters

1. 1:00 Spring Defensive Outlook: An introduction to the defensive challenges and the depth of the secondary heading into spring practice.
2. 3:00 Secondary Depth and Reliability: Evaluating the reliability of known commodities like Jermaine Matthews and the potential of Earl Little Jr.
3. 6:00 Edge Rusher Profiles: A look at the physical profiles of the edge rushers and the pieces available for the defensive front.
4. 8:00 The Year Three Leap: Discussing the historical importance of the third year in the development timeline for Ohio State defenders.
5. 11:00 Testing Against Spread Offenses: Analyzing how the defense will handle high-tempo, pass-heavy teams like Texas during the spring.
6. 16:00 Emerging Defensive Backs: Identifying potential breakout candidates in the defensive backfield beyond the primary headliners.
7. 18:00 Linebacker Room Buzz: Predicting which linebackers will generate the most momentum and social media attention this spring.