No one could quite replace Nick Bosa when the third-year defensive end went down with a season-ending injury in the third week of Ohio State’s season. Months later, Urban Meyer admitted he didn’t fully grasp the enormity of the loss until after Bosa's departure.
Dre’Mont Jones softened the blow, though. After opting to return to school for a fourth year rather than enter the NFL draft after three seasons with the Buckeyes, Jones played at a first-team All-Big Ten level, racking up 43 tackles, including 11 tackles for loss and nine sacks. He added five quarterback hurries, three fumble recoveries, two touchdowns, an interception and a forced fumble.