Schindler86

Most of the national chatter and Ohio State talk is about Arch Manning and the Texas offense. But Buckeye fans should really be paying attention to the Texas defense. The interior defensive line was the big question heading into spring, and early signs are very encouraging. Texas now has six defensive tackles who can make an impact and play big snaps. Last year they had four. This group may not include a 2nd- or 4th-round pick next year, but it has multiple future NFL players. What’s really impressive is the size — most of Texas’ front seven are 6’3” or taller, with several defensive linemen standing 6’5” or 6’6”. That length can create serious problems for both the run and the passing game, affecting blocking angles and giving the linebackers more room to make plays. The secondary is also strong. Texas returns four players who logged starter reps in the playoffs — Taafe, McDonald, Muhammad, and Guilbeau — along with Derek Williams, who was having an All-American type season before an ACL injury against Oklahoma. This unit is physical, experienced, and cohesive, and they’ve already been tested in big games. The pass rush is another major factor. Collin Simmons is just one piece. Trey Moore moves to off-ball linebacker after recording six sacks last year and 14 at UTSA the year before. Ethan Burke is a proven playmaker. Colton Vasek, now fully healthy, is as talented as anyone in the room. Brad Spence had 4.5 sacks at Arkansas. And Anthony Hill may be the best pass-rushing linebacker in the country — eight sacks last season, 5–6 the year before. Texas is deep, talented, and versatile on defense. Young players like Kobe Black, Tyanthony Smith, Graceson Littleton, Justus Terry, Lance Jackson, Josiah Sharma, and Elijah Barnes are already showing early-round NFL potential in reserve roles. Bottom line: this Texas defense is poised to exceed last year’s performance. The length, depth, and talent up front, combined with a physical secondary, could create real matchup problems. If Texas wins a national championship, the defense will be the foundation.

I really think the taller defensive lineman will impact the game. Sayin is 6’1. Burke is 6’6 and plays with a lot of intelligence. Travis Shaw is 6’5. Alex January is 6’5. Hero Kanu is 6’5. Lance Jackson is 6’5. Justus Terry is 6’5. If they get their hands up and bat those balls I think it impacts the game and flusters Sayin. Let’s not over pursue and allow for quick scramble yards or leave ourselves open to the screen. Bat it up. Get in his head. Then bring the house.

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