Ohio State posed important defensive question for James Laurinaitis to answer in 2026

Does Ohio State have capable replacements for Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese in the Buckeyes' LB room? | Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe Ohio State Buckeyes will be down two stud linebackers on day one of the 2026 NFL draft when Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles hear their names from Roger Goodell and figure out where they'll spend the first few years, at least, of their pro careers.

As Cleveland.com's Stefan Krajisnik notes, Reese and Styles are the continuation of a defensive reputation that has persisted since Ryan Day became the head coach, no matter who he's delegated defensive leadership to.

Krajisnik also asked an important question that doesn't seem…