Considering that he was the Buckeyes’ leading tackler and their only regular three-down linebacker this past season, Jerome Baker will be missed by the Ohio State defense in 2018.
Baker’s departure from Ohio State became official on Monday, when he announced he is declaring for the 2018 NFL draft.
The good news for the Buckeyes is that they have plenty of talented young linebackers who will be looking to seize the opportunity for a spot in the starting lineup and/or more playing time.
Combined with the departure of Chris Worley, who exhausted his eligibility, Ohio State now has two open starting spots at the linebacker position.