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ORLANDO, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 4: John Walker #55 of the UCF Knights lines up against the Kansas Jayhawks during the the second half at FBC Mortgage Stadium on October 4, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Eston Parker/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) | ISI Photos via Getty Images Replacing a player like Kayden McDonald is almost impossible. Ohio State isn’t trying to find another defensive tackle who will replicate his production snap for snap or dominate every Saturday in the same fashion.
Players like McDonald don’t come around often. Instead, the Buckeyes are taking a different approach. They’re rebuilding the interior through depth, experience and specialization.
That is exactly where John Walker comes in.
The former UCF standout may never lead Ohio State in sacks or tackles for loss. He probably won’t become the face of the defense or generate weekly highlight reels. But if…
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