Major: Sociology (1988), Communications (1986-87), Business Marketing (1984-85)

Jersey #: 3 (1985-88), 17 (1984)

Weight: 195 (1988), 194 (1987), 190 (1986), 192 (1985), 185 (1984)

1988 Media Guide: Sean Bell has won two letters as a reserve safety and a member of the specialty teams … injuries have kept him from reaching his full potential … figured to contend for a starting spot last fall, but a sprained wrist took him out of the picture early.

1987: Played in all 11 games last year and had eight tackles.

1987 Media Guide: Will contend this year for the starting spot at the rover position … has all the qualities needed to be an outstanding defensive back.

1986: A broken leg caused him to miss the first eight games of the 1986 season … had four tackles and two passes broken up against Texas A&M in the 1987 Cotton Bowl.

1986 Media Guide: Figures to play behind Sonny Gordon at the rover position this year … a sure tackler with good speed.

1985: Played in all 12 games as a freshman in 1985, chiefly with the specialty teams.

1985 Media Guide: Has all the ingredients to become a standout defensive back … runs the 40 in 4:5.

1984: Redshirted due to several nagging injuries.

1984 Media Guide: Has good speed and excellent timing, vital ingredients for a defensive back … Buckeyes coaches believe he can be a standout with his size, speed and determination.

High School: First-team all-Ohio as a senior … also had the best long jump in the country by a high school senior in 1983.

Personal: Three brothers and three sisters … older brother, Todd, played for Ohio State (1977-80) … his father is a minister.