It was pretty obvious that Jahsen Wint wasn’t ready for a starting role as a redshirt sophomore in 2018. It was obvious to fans, it was obvious to opposing teams, it was probably apparent to Wint, and if you believe the whispers, and it was apparent to the non-Schiano members of the Ohio State staff.
Despite the misgivings of everyone except for that one guy, Wint saw significant time at safety for Ohio State through the first half of the season. It wasn’t until game seven against Minnesota that Wint saw his spot taken, and while he played the next week against Purdue, he was used sparingly.