Ohio State walk-on defensive end Caden Davis, a Mason High School grad, is no longer on the team, a school spokesperson confirmed.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Walk-on defensive end and content creator Caden Davis is no longer with Ohio State football. The news was first reported by The Lantern on Wednesday morning with OSU football’s Sports Information Director Jerry Emig confirming Davis' departure.

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OSU’s devastating offense ranks Top 10 on each side of the ball in success rate, EPA/play and marginal efficiency. The main areas of weakness on offense are the Ohio State O-line’s ability to handle extra rushers, ranking 78th with a 9.2% blitz down sack rate, and a somewhat elevated 10.2% blown run block rate that checks in at 94th nationally.

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