Every Friday Ohio State releases information on the depth chart and player availability for the upcoming game. In this case, it’s for the Big Ten Championship Game against Wisconsin. It’s one of just a handful of conference title games that will help shape the College Football Playoff.
By the looks of the depth chart, the Buckeyes might be as healthy as they’ve been all year. That’s outstanding for being at the tail end of the season, but also probably has something to do with players being able to rest a bit when things have gotten out of hand at times.
Justin Fields appears all ready to go — at least on paper. How healthy and effective he is on a sprained MCL remains to be seen.
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WR Kamryn Babb
RB Marcus Crowley
OG Gavin Cupp
DL Noah Donald
WR Ellijah Gardiner
SAF Ronnie Hickman
WR C.J. Saunders
DT Taron Vincent
Next … Ohio State Depth Chart – offense, defense, and specialists
The Ohio State Offense
Quarterback
1 – Justin Fields (6-3, 223, So.)
12 – Gunnar Hoak (6-4, 206, Gr.) OR
4 – Chris Chugunov (6-0, 208, Gr.)
Running Back
2 – J.K. Dobbins (5-10, 217, Jr.)
30 – Demario McCall (5-9, 195, Jr.) OR
33 – Master Teague III (5-11, 220, R-Fr.) OR
22 – Steele Chambers (6-1, 215, Fr.)
Wide Receiver (Z)
17 – Chris Olave (6-1, 185, So.) OR
11 – Austin Mack (6-2, 215, Sr.)
Wide Receiver (X)
9 – Binjimen Victor (6-4, 199, Sr.)
5 – Garrett Wilson (6-0, 188, Fr.)
15 – Jaylen Harris (6-5, 215, Jr.)
H-Back
14 – K.J. Hill (6-0, 195, Gr.)
26 – Jaelen Gill (6-0, 195, R-Fr.)
Tight End
89 – Luke Farrell (6-6, 250, Jr.)
88 – Jeremy Ruckert (6-5, 250, So.) OR
81 – Jake Hausmann (6-4, 245, Jr.) OR
13 – Rashod Berry (6-4, 255, Sr.)
Left Tackle
75 – Thayer Munford (6-6, 310, Jr.)
58 – Joshua Alabi (6-5, 305, Sr.)
Left Guard
73 – Jonah Jackson (6-4, 305, Gr.)
66 – Enokk Vimahi (6-4, 270, Fr.)
Center
71 – Josh Myers (6-5, 310, So.)
77 – Harry Miller (6-4, 305, Fr.)
Right Guard
52 – Wyatt Davis (6-4, 315, So.)
55 – Matthew Jones (6-4, 305, R-Fr.)
Right Tackle
76 – Branden Bowen (6-7, 315, Gr.)
78 – Nicholas Petit-Frere (6-5, 295, R-Fr.)
Next … The Ohio State defense
The Ohio State Defense
Defensive End
11 – Tyreke Smith (6-4, 267, So.) OR
33 – Zach Harrison (6-6, 255, Fr.)
54 – Tyler Friday (6-3, 260, So.)
Nose Tackle
53 – DaVon Hamilton (6-4, 310, Sr.)
67 – Robert Landers (6-1, 285, Sr.) OR
72 – Tommy Togiai (6-2, 300, So.)
Defensive Tackle
9 – Jashon Cornell (6-3, 285, Gr.)
92 – Haskell Garrett (6-2, 295, Jr.) OR
52 – Antwuan Jackson (6-2, 299, Gr.)
Defensive End
2 – Chase Young (6-5, 265, Jr.)
8 – Javontae Jean-Baptiste (6-5, 245, R-Fr.)
Linebacker
20 – Pete Werner (6-3, 239, Jr.)
47 – Justin Hilliard (6-1, 235, Sr.)
Linebacker
32 – Tuf Borland (6-1, 232, Jr.) OR
5 – Baron Browning (6-3, 248, Jr.)
19 – Dallas Gant (6-3, 232, So.)
Linebacker
39 – Malik Harrison (6-3, 245, Sr.)
36 – K’Vaughan Pope (6-1, 231, So.) OR
7 – Teradja Mitchell (6-2, 242, So.)
Cornerback
3 – Damon Arnette, Jr. (6-0, 195, Gr.)
26 – Cameron Brown (6-0, 188, So.)
Cornerback
1 – Jeff Okudah (6-1, 200, Jr.)
12 – Sevyn Banks (6-1, 200, So.)
Cornerback
24 – Shaun Wade (6-1, 194, So.) OR
10 – Amir Riep (6-0, 195, Jr.) OR
21 – Marcus Williamson (5-10, 186, Jr.)
Free Safety
4 – Jordan Fuller (6-2, 205, Sr.)
41 – Josh Proctor (6-2, 205, So.)
29 – Marcus Hooker (5-11, 200, Rs.-Fr.)
Strong Safety/Linebacker
25 – Brendon White (6-2, 215, Jr.)
23 – Jahsen Wint (5-10, 200, Jr.)
Next … The Ohio State specialists
The Ohio State Specialists
Kicker
95 – Blake Haubeil (6-3, 230, Jr.)
28 – Dominic DiMaccio (5-8, 190, So.)
Punter
91 – Drue Chrisman (6-3, 220, Jr.)
29 – Zach Hoover (6-2, 190, Jr.)
Kickoffs
95 – Blake Haubeil (6-3, 230, Jr.)
28 – Dominic DiMaccio (5-8, 190, So.)
Long Snapper
49 – Liam McCullough (6-2, 237, Sr.)
42 – Bradley Robinson (6-1, 230, Jr.) OR
94 – Roen McCullough (6-1, 230, Fr.)
Holder
91 – Drue Chrisman (6-3, 220, Jr.)
29 – Zach Hoover (6-2, 190, Jr.)
Punt Returns
5 – Garrett Wilson (6-0, 188, Fr.)
30 – Demario McCall (5-9, 195, Jr.)
14 – K.J. Hill (6-0, 195, Gr.)
Kickoff Returns
30 – Demario McCall (5-9, 195, Jr.)
17 – Chris Olave (6-1, 185, So.)