Earlier, we took a look at a clip that gives us some hope for the Ohio State defensive back group.
Now, let’s just enjoy the fact that the Buckeyes are constantly back on the field over the course of the next 5 weeks or so. Spring always brings plenty of hope and that is happening for head coach Ryan Day and his program.
Like every team in college football, there is plenty of turnover from year to year and what we saw on the field last fall might be different from what we will see this fall.
Check out below some of the videos and pictures that were shared on Twitter after Ohio State’s second spring practice.
The quarterbacks
Here’s some footage of Ohio State’s quarterbacks throwing the ball at today’s practice: pic.twitter.com/ocrn40D0FR
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) March 9, 2023
Breakdown
All eyes are on Kyle McCord and Devin Brown but transfer Tristan Gebbia (14) is getting some work in as well.
The offensive line
#Buckeyes offensive guards Matthew Jones (55) and Louisiana-Monroe transfer Victor Cutler Jr. (59) working alongside one another during drill work at Ohio State’s second spring practice.@LanternSports pic.twitter.com/YVwDb8hqE7
— Jacob Benge (@JacobBenge) March 9, 2023
Breakdown
Just behind quarterback, this group has plenty of questions that need to be answered this spring after losing three starters from last year’s unit.
Freshman tight end Jelani Thurman
#Buckeyes freshman tight end Jelani Thurman getting early drill work in during Ohio State’s second spring practice.
Thurman stands out with his 6-foot-6 frame and ability to navigate across the football field.@LanternSports pic.twitter.com/U2SB6lGnjV
— Jacob Benge (@JacobBenge) March 9, 2023
Breakdown
It’s not out of the question for Thurman to be in the mix for a spot on the two-deep behind starter Cade Stover.
More tight end action
Ohio State tight ends catching some passes. #YearOfTheTightEnd pic.twitter.com/2LiTjPmgkg
— Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) March 9, 2023
Breakdown
Stover, Gee Scott Jr., and Joe Royer were the first three reps which could be the rotation but Thurman could force the coaches’ hand.
The defensive line
Caden Curry, Jack Sawyer, JT Tuimoloau, Omari Abor and Mitchell Melton practice their shuffle technique in an option drill with Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson. pic.twitter.com/EFfangxGhs
— Chase Brown (@chaseabrown__) March 9, 2023
Breakdown
As outlined after the first practice, Jack Sawyer is fully back with the unit which only makes the group’s depth that much better.
Tug of war
Winner-loser
Watch as Ohio State’s tight ends take victory over Buckeye linebackers in tug-of-war at the start of the team’s second spring practice this morning.@LanternSports pic.twitter.com/jXvt7N3cgd
— Jacob Benge (@JacobBenge) March 9, 2023
Breakdown
Straight from the Urban Meyer era — competition for everything.
Cornerbacks Denzel Burke and Jordan Hancock
Denzel Burke and Jordan Hancock work through dropbacks with Ohio State cornerbacks coach Tim Walton. pic.twitter.com/jfBrtIKZTj
— Chase Brown (@chaseabrown__) March 9, 2023
Breakdown
This group needs a big spring.
Offensive lineman getting sled work in
Ohio State offensive linemen including Tegra Tshabola (77), George Fitzpatrick (68), Ben Christman (71), Carson Hinzman (75) and Victor Cutler Jr. (59) doing sled work. pic.twitter.com/uJ9c7DYTb7
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) March 9, 2023
Thoughts
Ditto for the cornerbacks.
More of the quarterbacks
Kyle McCord and Devin Brown take reps as the Ohio State quarterbacks go through the early sessions of the team’s second spring practice. pic.twitter.com/3MUTNIOU2S
— Chase Brown (@chaseabrown__) March 9, 2023
Thoughts
Devin Brown wearing No. 33 and throwing passes still looks a bit weird.
Marvin Harrison Jr. still returning punts
Marvin Harrison Jr. was the first player in line for punt returns during Ohio State’s second spring practice. pic.twitter.com/xhhscAf8ZS
— Chase Brown (@chaseabrown__) March 9, 2023
Thoughts
Still don’t like this…
Davison Igbinosun
Reporters were allowed to watch a part of practice this morning. Here’s a glimpse of CB Davison Igbinosun, a transfer from Ole Miss. pic.twitter.com/jGctuoGGJw
— Bill Rabinowitz 🗞 (@brdispatch) March 9, 2023
Thoughts
Igbinosun is quickly becoming my favorite player on this team, he just needs to add one to his number.
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