COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State began spring practice on Monday, and with it brought a bevy of questions about how the team will revamp its national-title winning defense from a year ago.

Linebacker CJ Hicks made his debut at defensive line and was already on the second-team unit and took some first-team reps. The Dayton, Ohio, native is entering his fourth year at Ohio State and early observations indicate he’ll compete for reps right away at defensive end.

Ohio State will have plenty of new faces as spring practices approaches as the Buckeyes turn the page from their national championship season.