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'Awesome, tough' Payton Pierce can elevate Ohio State defense

Spencer-Holbrookby: Spencer Holbrook07/06/25SpencerHolbrook
Payton Pierce
Ohio State linebacker Payton Pierce is aiming for a key role. (Mick Walker/Lettermen Row)

Payton Pierce isn't a typical modern linebacker. And that might be what Ohio State loves the most about him.

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