Although spring practice is coming to a close, Ohio State continues looking to add depth to its defensive line, specifically the interior.
Last year Mike Hall had trouble staying on the field due to injuries and Tyleik Williams played sparingly behind him, Taron Vincent and Jerron Cage. Defensive line coach Larry johnson rotates plenty of bodies within his position group, so depth is paramount.
Buy Buckeyes TicketsEnter former Maryland defensive tackle Tank Booker. The Ohio native entered the portal at the beginning of March after spending his first four seasons with Maryland. He enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2022, registering 27 tackles with two sacks and two forced fumbles.
Booker released his top five schools Saturday with Ohio State making the cut along with Purdue, South Carolina, Arkansas and Texas A&M.
4•12•23 I’ll know my home! 🙏🏾
Stay tuned to my Instagram (@ tank.8) pic.twitter.com/72JZIxdAds— Tank Booker (@arbj14_) April 7, 2023
According to this report from Hale McGranahan of 247Sports, Booker is set to make his choice on April 12. We will know soon where Tank will end up.
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