The Ohio State Buckeyes failed to get the job done during the 2025 season. While you can point to the quarterback, right guard, and nickel as spots that had weaknesses, the linebacker spot is the last position you can say that about. Perhaps even above receiver.
As Cleveland.com's Andrew Gillis and Stephen Means alluded, Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles could both go high in the first round of the NFL draft. Gillis doesn't believe Ohio State LB coach James Laurinaitis should get used to this level of play.
Gillis also doesn't believe the position will fall off a cliff after losing the best linebacking duo in the school's modern history.