Tanner McCalister brings multiple years of starting experience and familiarity with Jim Knowles’ defense to Ohio State, which could make him an immediate asset to the 2022 defense.
While new Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is just getting to know most of his new players, he knows exactly what he’s getting in the Buckeyes’ newest player.
“Knowing what you’re doing on the field is one of the most important things to help you play fast,” McCalister toldon Wednesday. “I obviously know Coach Knowles’ defense, so that’s gonna allow me to go out there and play fast from day one, so hopefully I can get in there with the guys and be a team player and help everybody out as well and earn myself a spot on the starting lineup.”
Given that McCalister has only one remaining year of collegiate eligibility, the decision to bring him in via the transfer portal is akin to Ohio State bringing in Jonah Jackson in 2019 and Trey Sermon in 2020. While Ohio State’s first transfer addition this offseason, DeaMonte Trayanum, is probably more likely to make a big impact in 2023 or 2024 than in 2022 – considering that he is converting from running back to linebacker – McCalister will be expected to take on a big role right away.
Built more like a traditional slot cornerback than a safety at 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds, McCalister isn’t the thumper that Lathan Ransom is. He can get beat to the ball by tight ends and bigger receivers even when he’s well-positioned in coverage due to his limited size, so there may be situations where the Buckeyes want to have a bigger safety on the field over McCalister.
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