While it’s not uncommon for Ohio State to produce stars at every position on the field, the Buckeyes have had an especially good run at defensive end in recent years.
John Simon was a first-team All-Big Ten defensive end in both 2011 and 2012, earning Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year honors in his senior season. Joey Bosa had one of the most dominant three-year runs of individual play in Ohio State history from 2013 to 2015, earning first-team All-American honors and Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year honors in both 2014 and 2015, adding Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2014.