
- Name
- Mitch Rossi
- Nationality
United States
- Position
- ST, TE
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 235
- Hometown
- Franklin, TN
- High School
- Franklin
- Past Teams
- Ohio State
- Seasons
- 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Major: Grad (2022), Finance (2020-22), Sport Industry (2018-19)
Weight: 250 (2022), 245 (2020-21), 240 (2019), 235 (2018)
2022 Media Guide: Mitch Rossi is in his sixth season with the Ohio State football program and on scholarship after initially being an invited walk-on to the team in the summer of 2017 … he’s played in all 35 games over the past three seasons, as tight end and as a critical member of Ohio State’s special teams units.
2021: His first career reception was a touchdown: a 1-yarder in the win at Rutgers in 2021 … also had receptions in 2021 vs. Nebraska, Michigan State and against Utah in the Rose Bowl, a career-long 22-yard catch-and-run for a first down.
2021 Media Guide: He’s played in all 22 games over the past two seasons as a key member of Ohio State’s special teams unit … Rossi has been part of four Big Ten championship-winning teams and two
that have made the College Football Playoff.
2020 Media Guide: Played in all 14 games as an important part of OSU’s special teams … caught an 8-yard pass against Maryland.
2019 Media Guide: Mitch Rossi is in his third season with the Ohio State football program … he is a true junior and an OSU Scholar-Athlete.
2018 Media Guide: Mitch Rossi is in his second season with the Ohio State football program after initially being an invited walk-on to the team in the summer of 2017 … he is a true sophomore and an OSU Scholar-Athlete.
High School: Rossi played four years of both football and rugby at Franklin High School in Franklin, Tenn., while also competing in basketball for two years … a two-way standout, Rossi played both middle linebacker and running back for the Rebels and head coach Donnie Webb … named Region 3-6A offensive most valuable player and all-state as a senior in 2016 when he helped Franklin advance to the state quarterfinals for its deepest post-season run in five years … accounted for over 1,200 yards on the ground with 19 touchdowns … carried the ball 31 times for 171 yards in a 31-10 playoff win over Memphis White Station … made 77 tackles, including 10 for loss, to go along with two sacks, an interception and forced fumble as a junior … state champion and championship game MVP in rugby.
Personal: Is the son of Tom and Deb Rossi … has two older siblings.
Offensive Stats
Season | Team | G | GS | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush Avg | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec Avg | Rec TD | Lng | 2 Pt Conv | Fum | Lost |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 | Ohio State | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | Ohio State | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | Ohio State | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | Ohio State | 12 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | - | 47 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 55 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defensive Stats
Season | Team | G | GS | Tkl | Solo | Asst |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 | Ohio State | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
2020 | Ohio State | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | Ohio State | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | Ohio State | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | - | 47 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |