Ohio State's defensive tackle room entered spring full of questions… but did the Buckeyes quietly build a strength?

In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down the entire post-spring defensive tackle situation:

• Eddrick Houston's HUGE opportunity
• James Smith's rapid rise
• John Walker's late spring surge
• Freshmen flashing early
• Matt Patricia's possible 3-DT packages
• Biggest concerns heading into fall camp
• Updated depth chart projections

Can Larry Johnson develop another dominant interior defensive line?

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