Ohio State has struggled to find a true free safety after Jordan Fuller went to the NFL. I thought that might have been why they were targeting Jaylen Key. But apparently, he is more of a box/nickel player that Alabama is looking at for their 'star' position. They have Caleb Downs as their probable Free Safety. Who do we have that really fills that role? Fuller was smart, instinctive, and a solid tackler who took good angles. Last year we had Ronnie Hickman who did pretty well for a while but seemed like he could get lost in space at times and seemed like he was better closer to the line of scrimmage. It seems like most of our current candidates have similar issues. Proctor and Styles both are big-bodied play-makers--Proctor definitely can struggle in space. I think the hope was that Lathan Ransom would be a good Free Safety but he also seems to do better in the box. Martinez seems to be best at the Nickel. I am not sure about Carter but he may be better at the Nickel or Strong safety as well. Kye Stokes seems like he would be an option but doesn't always take good angles. @Birm and @Bill Landis Who is best suited to be a true Free Safety--Styles, Carter or Stokes?
The search for a Free Safety
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