Five Ohio State freshmen identified as potential Big Ten impact freshman by 247Sports

247Sports discussed potential impact freshmen across the country. When the Big Ten came around, five Ohio State players made the cut.

Jack Sawyer, Defensive End

COLUMBUS, OH – APRIL 17: Jack Sawyer #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes gets ready for the start of the Ohio State Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

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Sawyer was an absolute monster in the annual LiFESports Spring Game. And when pressed by media members on if that’s a normal occurrence in practice, both players and coaches agreed that it was the template of what they’ve seen from the talented freshman.

Ohio State has churned out All-American widgets at the defensive end position under Larry Johnson, and Sawyer might be the next one. But again here, there are two pretty good ones already in front of him with Zach Harrison and Tyreke Smith poised for breakout campaigns. We’ll see how he fits in the rotation.

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