Before Ohio State turned into a steamroller, flattening every team in its path through the College Football Playoff last season, there were legitimate concerns about how its offensive tackles would hold up in pass coverage. Ryan Day and then-offensive coordinator Chip Kelly even had to move Donovan Jackson out to left tackle after injuries to Josh Simmons and Zen Michalski.
Now, a year later, those concerns may still be lingering. Simmons and Jackson both became first-round NFL Draft picks, Michalski transferred away after struggling in his short stint, and right tackle Josh Fryar is out of eligibility. Day has named Austin Siereveld his starting left tackle, but the battle on the right side is too close to call.