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Larry Johnson Could Rotate 12 Ohio State Defensive Linemen in 2022, But Believes Deep Unit Will Have An “Alpha Dog”

It's not exactly a secret: Ohio State's defensive line is loaded.

That's typically true of any Larry Johnson unit, but perhaps even more so entering the 2022 season. The topic was discussed at length by Johnson and every Buckeye defensive lineman available for interviews after Ohio State’s 11th preseason practice Tuesday, and if you don't believe them, just take a glance at the roster.

The Buckeyes return starters from last season – some more occasional than others – in Zach Harrison, Taron Vincent, Jerron Cage and Javontae Jean-Baptiste. The young talent may be even more exciting, as Jack Sawyer, J.