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Ohio State Football: Way-too-early 2022 depth chart projection

By Jackson Caudell

The Ohio State Buckeyes take the field for the Rose Bowl against the Utah Utes in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2022.College Football Rose Bowl
The Ohio State Buckeyes take the field for the Rose Bowl against the Utah Utes in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2022.College Football Rose Bowl /
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Nov 27, 2021; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (77) blocks Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Christopher Hinton (15) at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2021; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (77) blocks Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Christopher Hinton (15) at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Line

Starting left tackle: Paris Johnson Jr.
Backup: Enokk Vimahi

Starting left guard: Matt Jones
Backup: Jakob James

Starting center: Luke Wypler
Backup: Harry Miller

Starting right guard: Donavan Jackson
Backup: Trey Leroux

Starting right tackle: Dawand Jones
Backup: Josh Fryar

This is a unit that is only returning two starters and is going to be missing two key guys that are off to the NFL. Thayer Munford and Nicholas Petit-Frere are going to be tough to replace, but Ohio State has talented guys waiting in the wings.

Paris Johnson Jr should be moving back to his natural position at left tackle with Petit-Frere gone. Johnson Jr spent time at left guard but should be able to fill in nicely at left tackle. Matt Jones has been rotation in at times in the past, but he should be ready for a full-time role at right guard.

Luke Wypler is going to be back to start at center and should have a big year ahead of him. He is going to anchor this offensive line and should be one of the better linemen in the Big Ten. Donavan Jackson is a former five-star recruit who could be a breakout star for the Buckeyes. Dawand Jones is back at right tackle and while he might not be spectacular, he gets the job done and is a solid right tackle.

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