Jim Knowles Has “Long-Term” Concerns at Cornerback As Position Group Has Been “Banged Up” Early in Camp

Injuries are already spelling trouble for Ohio State's cornerback room early in preseason camp.

At a post-practice press conference Tuesday, first-year defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said the position group is "a little banged up," which has led to second- and third-year safeties Jantzen Dunn and Cameron Martinez taking reps at corner.

Knowles doesn't expect the health issues or general depth concerns about the unit to be quick fixes, either.

“I think it’s long-term. I think we’re gonna have to keep those guys fresh," Knowles said. "What are there, six scholarship guys I believe? So we’re gonna have to dual-train. Like Jantzen, Cam, they are guys we’re gonna have to dual-train, because…