From Recruiting Rumors to Buckeye Believer: Houston’s OSU Journey
Eddrick Houston, entering his junior season, turned heads last year with five tackles in the Cotton Bowl and three sacks over 10 games. The 6-foot-3, 292-pound Atlanta native says defensive line coach Larry Johnson—dubbed “Coach J”—was the final piece in his decision to become a Buckeye. Houston praises Johnson’s round-the-clock mentorship, recalling how the coach never missed a call or text during the recruitment process. He also lauds defensive coordinator Matt Patricia’s multiple-front scheme for its simplicity and versatility, which lets him play fast and free. With kickoff under 50 days away, Houston is poised to build on his momentum and wreak havoc in college football’s most storied program.
In a world where athletes choose colleges based on cafeteria pizza quality and mascot Instagram followers, Houston’s heartfelt adoration for Coach J is practically unheard of. Rumor has it he bought Larry Johnson’s phone burner just to ensure 24/7 access, and is now seeking a matching tattoo of the coach’s headset. Meanwhile, Patricia’s defense is so straightforward that opposing linemen reportedly show up with reading glasses and an instruction manual. Ohio State fans can’t wait to see the next act: Houston celebrating each sack by serenading Coach J with the Buckeye fight song—on repeat.
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