Ohio State received a commitment from Oklahoma State from transfer cover safety Tanner McCalister yesterday who brings with him multiple years of experience in Jim Knowles’ system. With the Buckeyes hiring of Jim Knowles, bringing in a player with experience in his defense will pay dividends for Ohio State in the long run.
This past season Ohio State’s defense lacked edge and emotional leadership. McCalister brings both of those to the table, and his ability in that department will be his greatest asset when he arrives in Columbus. Today we’re going to look at how his tenacity shows in the way he plays the position using some of his film.