COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Kayden McDonald has been the primary reason why Ohio State hasn’t lost a step on the defensive line despite losing four starters to the NFL.

McDonald’s breakout season has turned him into an NFL Draft prospect and put him in position to earn numerous accolades. That starts by being named the Big Ten’s Defensive Lineman of the Year.

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He is the 10th Buckeye to win this award and the fifth since Larry Johnson took over as

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