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Icon for www.msn.comMSN · 22d

Ohio State making four-star 2026 linebacker a priority

That was to be expected, which is why the Buckeyes got a head start ... star linebacker Tyler Atkinson (Loganville, GA / Grayson), who has a longstanding relationship with the Ohio State coaching ...
USA TODAY · 5d

Cardinals pick Ohio State LB Cody Simon in NFL draft fourth round: Highlights, stats

Cody Simon, a revered captain and former starting middle linebacker for Ohio State, was taken early in the fourth round of the NFL draft.
Icon for www.dispatch.comColumbus Dispatch · 26d

Ohio State football spring scrimmage: Lincoln Kienholz sharp at QB and more observations

One of the biggest viewing windows into Ohio ... linebackers. The injuries that caused the Buckeyes to continually change their offensive line configuration last season means that Ohio State ...
Icon for www.dispatch.comColumbus Dispatch · 21d

Ohio State football spring game: 10 OSU players to watch in scrimmage at Ohio Stadium

To win the starting job ... But he played more on special teams than at linebacker over his first three seasons at Ohio State. Hicks has only one more year of eligibility left, and the Buckeyes ...
Icon for www.cleveland.comCleveland.com · 16d

Exploring the benefits of Ohio State football changing its defensive scheme: Buckeye Talk podcast

Ohio State features a talented collection of linebackers that defensive coaches ... knockback against the defensive line. While the starting unit of Houston and McDonald will likely be formidable ...
CBS Sports · 8d

2025 NFL Draft: Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins, Louisville QB Tyler Shough among underrated prospects

With an entire day of dedicated coverage, football fans spend most of their energy following the first round of the NFL Draft. That makes sense, considering that 32 of the best football players on the planet will realize their dreams,
Icon for www.freep.comDetroit Free Press · 21h

Detroit Lions draft Tyleik Williams, Ohio State DT, at No. 28 overall in 2025 NFL Draft

though McNeill likely will miss the start of the season while recovering from his injury. Williams was a two-year starter at Ohio State and considered one of the best run-stuffers in the draft.
Icon for www.elevenwarriors.comEleven Warriors · 28d

Four-star 2026 Safety Simeon Caldwell Commits to Ohio State

it's not out of the question Caldwell eventually plays linebacker in his Ohio State career, but he'll probably start out at safety with his 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame. He profiles as a strong ...
Icon for www.thelantern.comThe Lantern · 5d

Football: Ohio State 2025 NFL Draft day three tracker, Howard 14th Buckeye to be selected

On Saturday, Buckeye linebacker Cody Simon was the first Ohio State player to be drafted ... in all 55 games throughout his four seasons, starting the final 29 games of his junior and senior ...
The New York Times · 13d

Will Ohio State fans take it easy on Ryan Day if the Buckeyes lose to Michigan?

You have questions about Ohio State, and college football writer Cameron Teague Robinson answers some of them.
Icon for sports.yahoo.comYahoo! Sports · 28d

Ohio State football receives verbal commitment from safety/linebacker Simeon Caldwell

Simeon Caldwell was at Ohio Stadium to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes take ... safety and linebacker prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class, starting with Heisman winner Travis Hunter.
Icon for www.indystar.comThe Indianapolis Star · Mar 28, 2025

'He's the leader of the entire team.' Ohio State football's Styles eager for senior year

More: Emotions were 'bittersweet' for Ohio State football players ... too,” said linebacker Arvell Reese, who’s expected to start alongside Styles. “It’s hard to follow after a guy ...
Icon for www.elevenwarriors.comEleven Warriors · 23d

Lorenzo Styles Jr. Confident In His Ability to Win a Bigger Role for Ohio State in 2025

linebacker Sonny Styles, at Ohio State. He became a rare player to use a mid-career redshirt in his junior season while soaking up what he could from secondary coach Tim Walton. Even then ...
Icon for www.si.comSports Illustrated · 23d

Ohio State Poised To Beat SEC Competition For Nation's Top Safety Recruit

Bralan Womack is a big-time class of 2026 safety recruit, and the Ohio State Buckeyes are hot after ... media that he was able to meet senior linebacker Sonny Styles, who was considered the ...
USA TODAY · 4d

NCAA transfer portal: Why James Franklin, Penn State football want a new linebacker now

The top transfer portal linebackers still available include Amare Campbell (from North Carolina), Andrew Simpson ( Boise State) and Shay Taylor (Ohio University). Frank Bodani covers Penn State football for the York Daily Record and USA Today Network. Contact him at fbodani@ydr.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @YDRPennState.
Arizona Republic on MSN.com · 4d

Arizona Cardinals bolster defense, add offensive lineman on final day of NFL draft

The Arizona Cardinals selected Cody Simon, Denzel Burke, Hayden Conner and Kitan Crawford on the final day of the NFL draft.
Cards Wire · 4d

Grading the Arizona Cardinals' pick of LB Cody Simon in the 4th round of the NFL draft

After three defensive player picks in the 2025 NFL draft for the Arizona Cardinals in the first three rounds, they went with a defensive player in the fourth round, selecting Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon with the 115th overall pick.
Icon for www.freep.comDetroit Free Press · 21d

Ohio State football spring game: 10 OSU players to watch in scrimmage at Ohio Stadium

To win the starting job, Sayin needs to create separation ... But he played more on special teams than at linebacker over his first three seasons at Ohio State. Hicks has only one more year of eligibility left, and the Buckeyes are looking to tap ...
Icon for lionswire.usatoday.comLions Wire · Mar 28, 2025

'He's the leader of the entire team.' Ohio State football's Styles eager for senior year

A year ago, Sonny Styles was the newcomer in Ohio State’s front six on defense ... “He’s a vocal guy, and it shows up on the field, too,” said linebacker Arvell Reese, who’s expected to start alongside Styles. “It’s hard to follow after ...
Icon for ftw.usatoday.comUSA Today · Mar 28, 2025

'He's the leader of the entire team.' Ohio State football's Styles eager for senior year

A year ago, Sonny Styles was the newcomer in Ohio State’s front six on ... too,” said linebacker Arvell Reese, who’s expected to start alongside Styles. “It’s hard to follow after ...
Icon for www.cleveland.comCleveland.com · 22d

Ohio State 2025 spring game draft: Putting together the best starting defense — Buckeye Talk podcast

How do you feel about Ohio State’s defense ... plays of the season at Penn State. You know, he was able to step in and do that. Edrick Houston ended up starting a game and was amazing for ...
Austin American-Statesman · 18d

Julian Sayin came up big at Ohio State spring game, but is he big enough?

Second-year quarterback Julian Sayin pulled ahead of junior Lincoln Kienholz Saturday in the competition for Ohio State starting QB.
Icon for 247sports.com247Sports.com · 27d

Linebacker CJ Sanna commits to Ohio State

Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis stopped ... The Buckeyes also have a very good start to their 2027 recruiting class with commitments from an elite quarterback in Brady Edmunds ...
Icon for www.nbc4i.comNBC4 Columbus · Feb 16, 2024

Ohio State promotes James Laurinaitis to linebackers coach, makes other staff changes

A string of coaching announcements Thursday by Ohio State football coach Ryan Day included a former three-time All-American being named linebackers coach and an extension for the defensive ...
Icon for 247sports.com247Sports.com · Mar 14, 2025

James Laurinaitis on the progress of Arvell Reese, what he expects leadership-wise from OSU's linebackers

Linebackers coach ... former two-time captain at Ohio State. Recently, Laurinaitis was asked what rising junior Arvell Reese needs to do this spring to seize the starting middle linebacker job ...
Browns Wire on MSN.com · 7d

Top 20 linebackers in the 2025 NFL draft

The top 20 linebackers in the 2025 NFL draft starting with Jihaad Campbell of Alabama and featuring many college football stars
Icon for athlonsports.comAthlon Sports · 27d

Wisconsin Football Recruiting News: CJ Sanna Picks Ohio State Over the Badgers

The latest recruit to commit elsewhere is 3-star linebacker CJ Sanna. Sanna, from Lewis Center, Ohio, committed to Badgers' Big Ten foe, Ohio State ... for the staff to start adding some ...
Scarlet and Game on MSN.com · Mar 1, 2025

Ohio State predicted to land in-state linebacker

Some are recruiting Johnson as an edge rusher, but Ohio State sees him as a middle linebacker ... expect to see players start giving commitments once they begin taking those unofficial visits.
Icon for athlonsports.comAthlon Sports · 27d

Ohio State 'Swinging' to Land New Projected $863,000 Star Quarterback

Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz are among the top contenders to be the next Ohio State starting quarterback ... The Buckeyes landed four-star linebacker Simon Caldwell on Thursday, beating ...
Steelers Now · 5d

BREAKING: Steelers Surprisingly Draft Ohio State OLB in Fourth Round

The Pittsburgh Steelers are selecting Ohio State edge rusher Jack Sawyer with the No. 123 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Icon for www.si.comSports Illustrated · 20d

Tyler Atkinson, nation's No. 1 linebacker, visiting Ohio State Buckeyes this weekend

The 6-foot-2, 210-pound athlete is rated the nation's No, 7 overall prospect and No. 1 linebacker ... of 2027 prospect who is locked in with Ohio State. "(I'm) 1,000 percent locked in," Edmunds ...