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Josh Keatley

Top five true freshman defensive tackles in the Big Ten for 2023

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It is always fun to look at recruiting rankings. The recruiting landscape receives more coverage every year because recruiting is a very important aspect of building a program. Still, it is important to remember these players and prospects are not defined by these rankings.

I was diving into the most recent class and trying to figure out which future Buckeye is going to shine brightest and fastest but noticed the Big Ten as a whole was pretty interesting recruiting-wise this cycle. We already dived into the quarterbacksrunning backswide receiverstight ends, offensive tackles, interior offensive linemen and edge rushers. Now, we dive into the top defensive tackles.

Jason Moore, Ohio State

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The 247Sports Composite Breakdown

Height: 6 feet, 6 inches

Weight: 280 pounds

High School: DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, Maryland)

247Sports Rating: 4-Star  (No. 10 DL)

Enow Etta, Michigan

The 247Sports Composite Breakdown

Height: 6 feet, 4 inches

Weight: 260 pounds

High School: Covenant Christian Academy (Colleyville, Texas)

247Sports Rating: 4-Star  (No. 15 DL)

Andrew Depaepe, Michigan State

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The 247Sports Composite Breakdown

Height: 6 feet, 5 inches

Weight: 245 pounds

High School: Pleasant Valley (Bettendorf, Iowa)

247Sports Rating: 4-Star  (No. 17 DL)

Kayden McDonald, Ohio State

The 247Sports Composite Breakdown

Height: 6 feet, 3 inches

Weight: 310 pounds

High School: North Gwinnett (Suwanee, Georgia)

247Sports Rating: 4-Star  (No. 18 DL)

Will Smith, Ohio State

The 247Sports Composite Breakdown

Height: 6 feet, 3 inches

Weight: 260 pounds

High School: Dublin Coffman (Dublin, Ohio)

247Sports Rating: 4-Star  (No. 20 DL)

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