Roker's Rise: Ohio State's Safety Shakeup


Author: The Daily News Now! March 12, 2026 Duration: 1:31
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Roker's Rise: Ohio State's Safety Shakeup

Ohio States Spring Practice: Leroy Rokers Rise at Safety

Ohio States spring practice kicked off with a surprise at the safety position, as lesser-known player Leroy Roker made a big impression right away. The former three-star recruit lined up with the first-team defense on day one, potentially challenging the expected leader, Terry Moore, whos recovering from a knee injury. The hosts of the podcast had mixed takes on Rokers moment, with some seeing it as a sign of real competition and others downplaying it due to Moores experience. The bigger picture could involve both safeties playing together in multi-safety packages, potentially boosting an already elite unit under new coordinator Matt Patricia. Rokers rise is a rare development story in todays transfer-heavy college football, as he stuck around through roster changes and earned late-season snaps in 2025, setting the tone for a national title contender heading into the fall.

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