Position Reviews (DL): What can we expect from the new look Defensive Line in 2026?

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Position Reviews (DL): What can we expect from the new look Defensive Line in 2026?

With Kenyatta Jackson anchoring the defensive line, many question marks still remain.

Jerrod Slater, Jeremy Combs, and Jake Burns

Mar 03, 2026

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The Buckeyes are reloading up front in 2026, and with key production gone, the spotlight shifts to the next wave. Talent isn’t the question — development and consistency are. Today in the Film Room, we’re breaking down Will Smith Jr., Zion Grady, Beau Atkinson, and Eddrick Houston** — what the tape shows, where the traits translate, and who’s ready to s…

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