Ohio State's Donovan Jackson Among Nation's Best Returning OL in 2023?

Pro Football Focus has high praise for Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman, Donovan Jackon

Matt Galatzan | Feb 7, 2023

The Ohio State Buckeyes may have one of the nation's best offensive linemen on their hands, in second-year left guard Donovan Jackson.

Jackson, who exploded onto the scene last season with the Buckeyes in his first year in the starting lineup, helped to pave the way for one of the most explosive offenses in the country.

And now, Jackson is bringing in the recognition, with Pro Football Focus ranking him as the No. 9 returning interior offensive lineman in college football in 2023.

Said PFF of Jackson:

Jackson was a top-15 recruit coming out of the 2021 class according to

On3 Sports’ consensus ratings

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The sophomore began to live up to the hype this year in his first season as a starter. His 76.7 grade was a top-10 mark among Power Five guards this year while his nine big-time blocks were tied for sixth.

Last season, Ohio State finished No. 2 in the nation in scoring offense averaging more than 44 points per game.

They also finished No. 14 in passing, No. 32 in rushing, and No. 9 in total offense racking up 490.7 yards per contest.

Yes, Ohio State will be losing a host of talent to the NFL from the offensive side of the ball this spring - most notably quarterback CJ Stroud and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

However, that list also includes tackle Paris Johnson, meaning Jackson's role next season will become even more critical for the Buckeyes.

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Published Feb 7, 2023

MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com, AllAggies.com, and the Managing Editor of BuckeyesNow.com and TheGroveReport.com He is also the Editor-In-Chief of RamDigest.com and TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels, including Twitter on @MattGalatzan For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com