Ohio State's Devin Sanchez steps up as key cornerback for the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:16 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Devin Sanchez is set to assume a prominent role as a cornerback for the Ohio State Buckeyes this season. After a freshman year filled with expectations, Sanchez played 321 snaps and earned the trust of the coaching staff. He is now slated to start opposite Jermaine Mathews Jr. this fall and has set high goals, including the Jim Thorpe Award. Sanchez's performance will be crucial, especially in matchups against top rivals such as USC, where he may be tasked with limiting receiver Tanook Hines' impact.
- •Devin Sanchez is expected to start at cornerback for Ohio State.
- •He earned significant playing time with 321 snaps last season.
- •Sanchez aims for the Jim Thorpe Award this season.
- •He will be crucial in high-stakes games, including against USC.
- •Ohio State continues to develop NFL-ready defensive backs.
- 11:16 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State Buckeyes have their next lockdown corner: Devin Sanchez
"The Ohio State Buckeyes have someone who can keep USC's best receivers in check this season. Lincoln Riley needs a creative game plan
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- College Sports•Jun 19, 2026, 5:34 AMSooners staff member begs the fan base to do what they failed to do in 2022 as the team prepares for the National Championship
- College Sports•Jun 19, 2026, 5:02 AM’Y’all See This Lady Play?’ — Lakers Legend Calls Out Wings for ’Passing Up’ on Olivia Miles-Paige Bueckers Backcourt Pairing
- NCAAF•Jun 19, 2026, 4:16 AMAlabama's Kalen DeBoer asks for more money amid concerning recruiting start
- College Sports•Jun 19, 2026, 3:48 AMAssumption Softball defeats Pleasant Valley, 5-4
- College Sports•Jun 19, 2026, 3:25 AMTransfer Update: Shah Hall Commits to the Wolfpack
- College Sports•Jun 19, 2026, 3:19 AMUConn football to get increased revenue share, but P5 hopes may be in danger
