Incoming freshman Marcus Hooker will be suspended for the season opener against Oregon State following a June charge for driving under the influence, Urban Meyer announced on Tuesday.
Hooker, a three-star recruit and younger brother of former Ohio State safety and 2017 first-round pick Malik Hooker, was rated as the No. 642 player overall player in the 2018 class.
During his breakout session, Meyer also answered questions about Tate Martell and Jeremy Ruckert's playing time this fall, Dante Booker's health, some position battles and more.
Here's a some highlights:
- Though he didn't go into specifics, Meyer said they will find a way to get Tate Martell on the field if he is one of the best players in Ohio State's offense.
- Dre'Mont Jones will be a part of the Rushman package on third down. “I can assure you he’s not coming out now.”
- "Unless something happens, Jeremy (Ruckert) will play," Meyer said.
- While he doesn't expect him to be ready for fall camp, Meyer said he expects Tuf Borland back "early in the season."
- The starting safety spot opposite of Jordan Fuller remains wide open, but Meyer said Jahsen Wint has had an excellent summer.
- Brian Hartline has "potential to be an excellent coach," Meyer said. But he still wouldn't commit to Hartline as Ohio States next wide receivers coach.
- Meyer on Alex Grinch: "He's a perfect fit. I was glad we could get him because the moment we went after him, everybody in the country did and it was a street fight. I'm glad his wife said, ‘Let's go back home.’”
- Dante Booker is ready to play, though Meyer said they are being cautious with him after injuries.
Ohio State's fall camp is set to begin on Aug. 3. Football season is nearly upon us.
