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McCalister

McCalister spent four years at Oklahoma State, starting for three of them while logging 1,849 career snaps for the Cowboys. Last year he recorded 42 tackles, six PBU and an interception while allowing a 50% completion rate in coverage. He played 389 of his 696 snaps in the slot, 121 in the box and 134 at free safety, so his versatility will be a valuable piece for the Buckeyes secondary as they try to shore up a leaky secondary that allowed 246 passing yards per game last season, 96th most in the country.

McCalister (5'11/195) has come a long way from his says as a three-star recruit from the 2018 class. McCalister has played his last four seasons at Oklahoma State, totaling 129 tackles, and one interception while breaking up 11 passes. In 2021, opposing quarterbacks targeted him 46 times, as receivers caught 23 of those passes for 224 yards and four touchdowns. McCalister started every game for the Cowboys this season, which included time at both slot cornerback and strong safety.