Ohio State has added another former Buckeye and NFL player to its coaching staff.
An Ohio State spokesperson confirmed to Eleven Warriors on Monday that former Ohio State safety and special teams standout Nate Ebner has joined the Buckeyes’ staff as a special teams quality control coach. Ebner was on the field coaching during Ohio State’s first practice of the spring on Monday.
Ebner, who went on to play in the NFL for 10 seasons despite being a walk-on for the Buckeyes, joins an Ohio State coaching staff that also now includes his former defensive coordinator with the New England Patriots, Matt Patricia.
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said Monday that Ebner brings credibility to the coaching staff. He looks forward to seeing Ebner grow into his role with the Buckeyes.
"This is a guy who was really self-made and turned out to have a great career in the NFL," Day said. "He was a big part of special teams. He can have an impact on the safety room. He can have an impact on special teams. He's somebody that's now trying to make the transition from player to coach, so it's great to have him around."
