Post-OSU Update: Larry Kolic was selected with the 193rd overall pick (7th round) in the 1986 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. He played 16 games (two starts) over three years, recovering one fumble. (updated: Apr. 2023)

Pronunciation: COH-lik

Major: Industrial Technology (1983-85)

Weight: 248 (1985), 242 (1984), 227 (1983), 217 (1981)

1985 Media Guide: Lettered in 1982 and 1984, redshirted in 1983 … one of the strongest on the team, he bench presses 420 pounds and lifts 725.

1984: Played in eight games and had seven starting assignments … a strong, physical football player who had 74 stops in 1984, third highest on the squad, even though he missed four games … had a vital 25-yard interception return for a touchdown in the Iowa game … recovered two fumbles and caused another.

1984 Media Guide: Even though he has only 33 minutes of playing time since enrolling at Ohio State, Buckeye coaches expect him to start at inside linebacker … had little opportunity to play in 1981 and ’82 with Marcus Marek and Glen Cobb as established linebackers … bench presses 405 pounds and lifts 725 … had an excellent spring practice.

1983: Redshirted.

1983 Media Guide: Had little opportunity to play the past two seasons with Marcus Marek and Glen Cobb on hand … bench presses 370 pounds and lifts 665 from the squat … a rugged tackler with good agility.

1982: Started the Baylor game.

1982 Media Guide: Earned the right to replace All-American candidate Marcus Marek in spring drills when Marek broke a bone in his hand … an extremely hard hitter with good quickness and strength … bench presses 365 pounds and squats 660 … impresses the Buckeye coaches because of his consistency … has all the ingredients to be a standout.

1981 Media Guide: Will be used as an interior linebacker for Ohio State … an unusually hard hitter with good speed and determination … has all the ingredients to become a top-notch linebacker, including the desire to excel.

High School: Played linebacker at Smithville High, where he was named “Class AA Lineman of the Year” in 1980 … won all-Ohio honors as a linebacker … ran for 987 yards on 160 carries at fullback his senior year … won the Ohio shot put championship.

Personal: Hobbies are lifting weights and sports … works in construction over the summer.