1999 Media Guide: Chad Eriksen walked-on to the football team last fall. He is strictly a place kicker.

Personal: Attended Grosse Ile High School and was an all-state kicker and honorable mention high school All-American. Chose to walk-on at Ohio State because of its “big school experience and diversity.” A brother, Justin, played football at Florida State from 1995-98. The son of Rita and Douglas Eriksen. Born Nov. 20, 1979.