Major: Undecided (1992)

Weight: 187 (1992), 180 (1991)

1992 Media Guide: Redshirted last year … will play behind Chico Nelson and Walter Taylor at free safety this year … has sprinter’s speed and is a hitter … missed some practice time last year because of a sprained knee, but was 100 percent in the spring … very competitive player and one of the first high school standouts to commit to last year’s freshman class … grew up wanting to play for the Buckeyes … works hard at getting better.

1991 Media Guide: Played both quarterback and defensive back in high school and was a first team Division Ill all-state selection at both positions … Passed for 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 1,010 more and 19 scores as a senior … Had 101 tackles and seven interceptions on defense … Also was his school’s punter … Accounted for over 4,500 passing and rushing yards as a three-year starter and had nearly 250 total tackles and 17 interceptions … Rushed for 31 touchdowns during his prep career and passed for 21 more … Holds 10 school records …. Led team to a 9-2 record in 1990, the Muskingum Valley League championship and a spot in the state playoffs … Also a four-year letterwinner in track who qualified for the state meet in the sprints as a junior and senior … Plans to major in journalism and hopes for a career as a television broadcaster … Enjoys hunting and fishing in his free time… From a family of eight children … High school coach: was former Miami, Ohio and NFL standout Rob Carpenter … Born 11-5-72.