Ohio State's depth on defense took another hit Friday afternoon.
Redshirt freshman linebacker Justin Hilliard will miss the rest of the season, according to an Instagram post.
Hilliard played a vital role on Ohio State's special teams through the first three games of the 2016 season, primarily on kickoff and kickoff return teams. The Buckeyes also listed him as backup linebacker to Dante Booker and Jerome Baker.
Hilliard joined Ohio State in 2015 as a five-star prospect out of Cincinnati St. Xavier High School and Ohio's top overall recruit. After redshirting last year, Hilliard ends his 2016 campaign with four total tackles, all compiled against Bowling Green.