
Ohio State’s steady, developmental edge-setter on the defensive line
Aaron Cox is best viewed as a long-term depth piece rather than a headline-stat monster: Ohio State lists him as a defensive end who has been with the program for multiple seasons, and earlier roster/stats pages show only brief game action and two career tackles, underscoring a role built more on development than production[1][3]. The real value here is the Buckeye fit—he’s a former preferred walk-on from Crestwood who earned his way into the room, bringing toughness, versatility, and a strong motor that coaches tend to love in the trenches[1][11].