Donovan Jackson has already solidified himself as Ohio State’s new starting left guard – and making a big impression on coaches and teammates – while also cross-training at tackle.
Saturday’s Student Appreciation Day made it clear just how important Donovan Jackson could be to Ohio State’s offensive line this season and beyond.
“I feel like I'm ready. I'm learning every day,” Jackson said last week. “Obviously, the expectations are there but when you come to Ohio State, there's always expectations. So I don't really let that bother me too much.”“He's a type where he makes one mistake and then he never makes it again,” left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. said.
“I feel like I'm one of the stronger guys on the team,” Jackson said. “So I feel like getting them off the ball is what I have to do as someone who's strong.” Saturday’s practice showed that Ohio State trusts Jackson to handle a lot at once, as he not only took first-team reps at left guard but also took second-team reps at left tackle, indicating that the Buckeyes could potentially move Jackson outside if they need someone to fill in for Johnson or Dawand Jones at tackle.
“I'm not gonna say no. I'm not gonna say like ‘No, I can't do it.’ If they need me to play tackle, I'll pop out to tackle,” Jackson said. “But I'm playing whatever Coach Frye and Coach Day tells me to play.”
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