Jack Sawyer announces decision to return to Ohio State for 2024 season
Ohio State Buckeyes EDGE Jack Sawyer has made a decision on the 2024 NFL Draft. He has officially decided to return to Columbus for the 2024 season.
Sawyer made his announcement on X (formerly known as Twitter), as he shared a highlight package with the caption, “I’m back. #ReloadtheClip.” Check it out below.
Jack Sawyer played high school football at Pickerington North (OH), where he was a five-star prospect. He was the No. 4 overall recruit in the 2021 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
He’s been better and better each season for Ohio State. Over his three years with the Buckeyes, Sawyer has amassed 85 total tackles, 14 sacks, four passes defensed and three forced fumbles. His best season came in 2023, when he accumulated 6.5 sacks on the season.
Moving forward, he’ll look to stake his claim to the Mt. Rushmore of Ohio State pass rushers. It’ll take a lot, but Jack Sawyer is coming back to Columbus with a vengeance in 2024.
More on the 2024 NFL Draft
The 2024 NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Michigan, with the first round on Thursday, April 25, the second and third rounds on Friday, April 26, and the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday, April 27.
Players will have the opportunity to solidify their draft stock at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana from February 26 through March 4.
The three-day event will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on ESPN and NFL Network.
To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility.
Last season, 69 players were granted special eligibility for the 2023 NFL Draft. 13 underclassmen who had completed their college degrees were also deemed eligible to be selected.
The deadline to declare for the 2024 NFL Draft is on January 15. NFL teams will receive a full list of eligible players in the class on January 19.