He is one of nine first - year starters on defense , and he has been the leader of the Buckeyes on the defensive end all year .
James Laurinaitis , LB , Ohio State .
James Laurinaitis is one of nine first - year starters on defense , and James Laurinaitis has been the James Laurinaitis of the Ohio State on the defensive end all year .
James Laurinaitis , LB , Ohio State .