After time behind Darron Lee, Chris Worley steps up for Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Two years ago a versatile athlete was moved to linebacker, earned Ohio State’s first rep in spring practice, never gave the job back and established himself as a surefire first-round draft pick.

Another multipurpose defender was shifted to the position from safety, evaluated as just narrowly behind his teammate after winter conditioning, and eventually locked out of the starting lineup for the next two seasons, forced to find other ways to contribute.

Could the roles have been reversed between Darron Lee and Chris Worley? Maybe not given the way Lee exploded on the scene.

But after a couple seasons spent in the shadows, Worley finally has his shot. This spring it’s his turn…