The need for opposing offenses to focus on blocking Chase Young, DaVon Hamilton often said last fall, allowed everybody else on Ohio State’s defensive front to get advantageous matchups. Many of their other teammates, including Jashon Cornell, would also reference how Young helped the rest of the defensive linemen get more pass-rushing opportunities.
Even early in the year, the increased opportunities were evident.
“It kind of helps out everybody,” Hamilton said three weeks into the 2019 season. “Everybody's getting one-on-ones at this point.”
Even with the increased attention from opponents, Young turned in arguably the most dominant season by a defensive player in Ohio State history.