Home Grown: Portsmouth's Tyler Gerald

Tyler Gerald's journey went from a small town in southern Ohio to IMG Academy to Ohio State.

Tyler Gerald is a 2016 Ohio State signee.

Home Grown: Maple Heights' Kierre Hawkins

Kierre Hawkins always wanted to play at Ohio State but had to change his attitude and focus for it to happen. Maple Heights High School helped put him in position.

Home Grown: Maple Heights High School's Kierre Hawkins.

Home Grown: Walnut Ridge's Malik Harrison

A local kid from nearby Walnut Ridge, Malik Harrison had to stay patient before receiving an Ohio State offer. Now he's out to make an impact.

Home Grown

Profiling Ohio State football's home-grown talent.

Home Grown: Portsmouth's Tyler Gerald

Tyler Gerald's journey went from a small town in southern Ohio to IMG Academy to Ohio State.

15 Jul 2016
by Tim Shoemaker

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Home Grown: Maple Heights' Kierre Hawkins

Kierre Hawkins always wanted to play at Ohio State but had to change his attitude and focus for it to happen. Maple Heights High School helped put him in position.

08 Jul 2016
by Eric Seger

21 Comments

Home Grown: Walnut Ridge's Malik Harrison

A local kid from nearby Walnut Ridge, Malik Harrison had to stay patient before receiving an Ohio State offer. Now he's out to make an impact.

01 Jul 2016
by Eric Seger

25 Comments

Home Grown: Leipsic's Gavin Cupp

Gavin Cupp's journey from small-town high school to Ohio State is special.

23 Jun 2016
by Tim Shoemaker

41 Comments

Home Grown: Ridgeville's Demario McCall

Demario McCall is the first player ever from North Ridgeville to sign with Ohio State. An explosive athlete, he became a must-have prospect for the Buckeyes.

17 Jun 2016
by Eric Seger

13 Comments

Home Grown: Perry's Luke Farrell

Luke Farrell became the first Perry High School player ever to head to Ohio State on a football scholarship. His coach and personal resolve made that possible.

09 Jun 2016
by Eric Seger

4 Comments

Home Grown: La Salle's Drue Chrisman

Cincinnati La Salle had never won a playoff game in school history prior to 2014. Now, the Lancers have two state titles to their name and are looking for more.

02 Jun 2016
by Tim Shoemaker

10 Comments

Home Grown: Moeller's Jake Hausmann

One of the premier programs in the state of Ohio, Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller has a winning tradition and culture that shapes its players.

26 May 2016
by Tim Shoemaker

25 Comments

Home Grown: Jack Wohlabaugh

Jack Wohlabaugh is only the fourth Walsh Jesuit football player to attend Ohio State. He brings an added toughness, great size and feet to the interior offensive line.

19 May 2016
by Eric Seger

12 Comments

Home Grown: McKinley's Eric Glover-Williams

Eric Glover-Williams hopes to be the next big thing to come out of Canton McKinley High School.

09 Jul 2015
by Tim Shoemaker

24 Comments

Home Grown: Lorain's Rashod Berry

Rashod Berry was taught to pay attention to the little things at Lorain High School. It allowed him to live out his dream of playing for Ohio State.

07 Jul 2015
by Tim Shoemaker

24 Comments

Home Grown: St. Edward's Alex Stump

St. Edward is run like a college program and it has prepared Alex Stump for life at Ohio State.

02 Jul 2015
by Tim Shoemaker

32 Comments

Home Grown: Kilbourne's Liam McCullough

Liam McCullough is the first player out of Worthington Kilbourne High School to earn a football scholarship from Ohio State, a product of a changing culture for college football...

30 Jun 2015
by Eric Seger

26 Comments

Home Grown: Dublin Scioto's Nick Conner

Nick Conner didn't earn an Ohio State scholarship offer until the summer before his senior year, but graduated early from Dublin Scioto High School to wreak havoc this spring.

25 Jun 2015
by Eric Seger

61 Comments

Home Grown: Wayne's Robert Landers

It's been four years since Wayne High School produced an Ohio State football player, but the program's roots into the upper tier of the prep gridiron of the state runs deeper.

23 Jun 2015
by Eric Seger

24 Comments

Home Grown: Nordonia's Denzel Ward

A late bloomer, Nordonia's Denzel Ward is prepared for life at Ohio State because of his experiences in his high school program.

18 Jun 2015
by Tim Shoemaker

16 Comments

Home Grown: St. Xavier’s Justin Hilliard

Justin Hilliard marks the first St. Xavier Bomber to earn a scholarship from Urban Meyer at Ohio State, a direct result of the culture instilled in him throughout high school.

16 Jun 2015
by Eric Seger

41 Comments

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Diebler Hopes for Reinforcements vs. UK

Royal Drops 31, Bucks Beat Valpo 95-73

Perry Had “Great” OSU Visit

Day Expects Larger Transfer Crop This Year

Buckeyes Add Transfer OT Phillip Daniels

Home Grown: Portsmouth's Tyler Gerald

Home Grown: Maple Heights' Kierre Hawkins

Home Grown: Walnut Ridge's Malik Harrison

Home Grown

Home Grown: Portsmouth's Tyler Gerald

Home Grown: Maple Heights' Kierre Hawkins

Home Grown: Walnut Ridge's Malik Harrison

Home Grown: Leipsic's Gavin Cupp

Home Grown: Ridgeville's Demario McCall

Home Grown: Perry's Luke Farrell

Home Grown: La Salle's Drue Chrisman

Home Grown: Moeller's Jake Hausmann

Home Grown: Jack Wohlabaugh

Home Grown: McKinley's Eric Glover-Williams

Home Grown: Lorain's Rashod Berry

Home Grown: St. Edward's Alex Stump

Home Grown: Kilbourne's Liam McCullough

Home Grown: Dublin Scioto's Nick Conner

Home Grown: Wayne's Robert Landers

Home Grown: Nordonia's Denzel Ward

Home Grown: St. Xavier’s Justin Hilliard

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