The Ohio State football program has found its new defensive coordinator in an unusual place. According to multiple reports out of Columbus, the Buckeyes are bringing in former Lions head coach Matt Patricia to run their defense.

In one of the more surprising hires of the college football coaching carousel, Ryan Day and Ohio State Football is finalizing a deal to bring former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia to Columbus as the Buckeyes next defensive coordinator. ESPN's Pete Thamel was the first to report the news on Wednesday.

Ohio State is reportedly finalizing a deal to make Matt Patricia the school's defensive coordinator. Where does he rank among the top coaching hires this offseason?