Major: Art (1999)

Weight: 270 (1997-99)

1999 Media Guide: Ben Pulfer is an intelligent young football player who has a quality work ethic and attitude. He has battled through a serious knee injury and rehabilitation as a freshman and now he is in the midst of a position change, moving from defensive tackle to offensive tackle. “We think the transition from defense to offense is a big step for Ben,” offensive line coach Mike Jacobs said. “He really played well this spring on offense and he will contribute for us this year.”

1998: Practiced along the defensive line but did not see any game action. Was named an OSU Scholar-Athlete for the second time in his two years at Ohio State.

High School: Another top defensive lineman recruited … will contend for playing time this season … has good size and exceptional quickness … was a dominating player his senior year … committed to Ohio State during his junior year … had 74 tackles and four sacks as a senior … played in the 1997 Ohio-Pennsylvania Big 33 Classic … son of Mark and Karen Pulfer … born 11-3-78.