Tommy Eichenberg and Steele Chambers were named to a watch list for the Butkus Award, an honor presented to the best linebacker in college football.
Eichenberg had a breakout season in 2022, recording a team-best 120 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three pass breakups, one interception and one touchdown across 13 appearances. Even more, he racked up some of those numbers as he played. After the season, Eichenberg received first-team All-Big Ten and second-team All-American honors. He was also a finalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy and a semifinalist for the Butkus Award.
While not as productive as his grunting teammate, Chambers also excelled last year, collecting 77 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two pass breakups, two interceptions, one fumble recovery and one touchdown in 13 appearances. Chambers received honorable mention All-Big Ten honors after the season – his second as a full-time linebacker after a position switch from running back in 2021.
Eichenberg and Chambers return to Ohio State in 2023 as leaders of a defense that will look to improve in Knowles' second year as defensive coordinator, especially against opponents that possess similar talent to the Buckeyes, such as Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Penn State and Michigan. With Chambers named to the Butkus Award watch list, Ohio State has now had 14 players receive preseason recognition. We have included all of those Buckeyes below with their respective honors:
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