Amid all the buzz about freshman wide receiver Carnell Tate, there’s another talented first-year Buckeye on the defensive side of the ball with a chance to contribute in a major way in 2023.
Three days remain until the Buckeyes take the field in Bloomington for their season-opening tilt with Indiana, and Malik Hartford remains in the thick of a safety competition with two seniors, Ja’Had Carter and Josh Proctor.
While he’s not the most likely option to be the starting adjuster to begin the season, the praise he’s consistently received from coaches can only be a good sign for his future.