Ryan Day sees potential for two-way role for one Ohio State LB

Ryan Day took to his Monday press conference to update Ohio State’s status to this point of fall camp.

So far, Day is especially complimentary of the progress of the defense. Jim Knowles has much of his defense installed, per Day, with a couple of players primed for breakout years.

Unfortunately for Ohio State’s offense, running back Evan Pryor went down earlier in camp with a season-ending injury. While TreVeyon Henderson and Miyan Williams remain in the backfield, Ohio State’s depth did take a hit.

Fortunately, one of the Buckeye linebackers could be poised to help as an emergency running back if need. During his Monday press conference, Day said Chip Trayanum – an Arizona State transfer playing linebacker – could see snaps in the backfield in an emergency.

Day said Chip Trayanum, who played RB at Arizona State before transferring to OSU and switching to LB, has seen a little time at RB. Day said he could be an emergency RB.

— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) August 22, 2022

Trayanum played running back for the Sun Devils during his first two seasons in college, compiling 692 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 5.4 yards per carry. While his primary role is still likely to be on the defensive side of the ball, it will be interesting to see if he can provide an occasional spark to the offense.