Caden

Curry

Curry (6’2/257) finally got a chance to start in 2025, and he made the most of that opportunity. He was a Third-team All-American and Second-team All-Big Ten Conference performer while leading the loaded Buckeyes’ defense with 16.5 tackles for loss and finishing in the top 10 in all of college football with 11 sacks. While the production was impressive, there are concerns about his overall athleticism and fluidity, and his ability to shed blockers is a work-in-progress, to put it mildly. Still, those numbers in one of -- if not the -- best conference in college football is tough to ignore, and it’s not hard to see Curry developing into at least a situational pass-rusher at the highest level.

Curry (6'3/250) made his announcement on CBS Sports HQ, passing on offers from his home state Indiana Hoosiers, along with Alabama, Clemson and Oregon to join head coach Ryan Day at Ohio State. Curry is the 14th ranked defensive lineman in the nation according to 247Sports composite rankings, and the 88th ranked player nationally. This past season at Center Grove High School, Curry totaled 65 tackles including 24 tackles for a loss and seven sacks. He finished his career with 290 tackles for 83.5 tackles for a loss and 28 sacks to go with three pass breakups, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.