Stock Up: Five Buckeyes On Defense Trending Up

Which Ohio State defenders have seen their stock rise the most during fall camp?

In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down five Buckeyes on defense who are standing out based on what they've seen and heard throughout camp.

The conversation starts with freshman nickel Jay Timmons, who has quickly gone from intriguing newcomer to a player getting extensive first-team work. The guys also discuss transfer linebacker Christian Alliegro, sophomore cornerback Devin Sanchez, linebacker Riley Pettijohn, middle linebacker Payton Pierce, and safety Earl Little Jr. as Ohio State's defensive depth chart continues to take shape.

How much can Timmons contribute immediately? Could Sanchez become Ohio State's top outside corner? How deep will the linebacker rotation go? And can Little thrive in the role previously occupied by Caleb Downs?

0:30 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
0:38 — Stock Up on defense begins with Jay Timmons
1:14 — Why Timmons' first-team reps matter
1:44 — The remarkable history of freshman Ohio State nickelbacks
3:10 — Is Timmons already headed for the starting lineup?
4:19 — Stock Up: Christian Alliegro
4:45 — Why Alliegro has become a given at linebacker
5:35 — Alliegro's versatility in Matt Patricia's defense
6:51 — Stock Up: Devin Sanchez
7:39 — Could Sanchez be Ohio State's best outside corner?
8:38 — Expectations are soaring for Sanchez in Year Two
9:41 — Stock Up: Riley Pettijohn
10:15 — Pettijohn creating buzz throughout fall camp
10:53 — How Pettijohn fits into the linebacker rotation
12:04 — T.J. Alford remains very much in the mix
12:47 — Stock Up: Payton Pierce
13:30 — Why Pierce is clearly Ohio State's Mike linebacker
14:14 — The importance of the green dot and defensive communication
15:11 — Why Ohio State has so much confidence in Pierce
16:18 — Stock Up: Earl Little Jr.
16:56 — Little stepping into the Caleb Downs role
17:36 — Can Little match Downs' impact?
19:54 — A future Earl Little vs. Caleb Downs episode?
20:15 — Who did we miss?
20:35 — YouTube Hype and supporting the show
21:31 — BuckeyeInsiders.com and final thoughts

Which Buckeye defender has seen his stock rise the most during fall camp? And who did we leave off the list? Let us know in the comments.

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