Big, tough, and battle-tested at Ohio State
J.B. Shugarts was a highly regarded Ohio State offensive tackle recruit who earned 35 starts in 44 games from 2008–2011 and helped the Buckeyes win three Big Ten titles. His calling cards were size, length, and a physical edge in the trenches, with evaluators describing him as a solid pass blocker and above-average run blocker; the knock was discipline and balance, plus injuries that interrupted parts of his career. If you want a lineman with experience, nastiness, and real Big Ten mileage, Shugarts fits the gritty, no-nonsense profile.
