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COLUMBUS — Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith already had two Iron Buckeyes honors to his resume from his first two seasons with the Buckeyes.

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COLUMBUS — Ohio State is really excited about the future for freshman linebacker Garrett Stover. The first-year defender is earning his stripes and

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After piling up 181 tackles -- including 40 for loss and eight sacks -- as a senior at Lovejoy High School in Lucas, Texas, linebacker Payton Pierce

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Garrett Stover

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Versatile defender who pairs instincts and toughness with athleticism. Checked in at between 6-foot and 6-foot-1 and around 210 pounds prior to his senior year. Registers as a good athlete. Consistently runs in the 11.2 second range in the 100 meters.  Worked as a safety and running back for his high school as a senior. Plays with outstanding effort level on Friday nights. Flies around the field and makes impressive chase down plays in pursuit. Instinctual. Sees the play and diagnoses quickly. 
Sound form tackler despite playing with a cast on his right arm as a senior. 
Capable of delivering some big hits as a striker when he has room to build up steam. Very comfortable in coverage given his experience as a safety.  Looks like a natural in space. Also saw time as a running back, using his athleticism to break off long runs. Has a smaller frame and lacks length. May end up as a hybrid type linebacker/safety due to frame limitations. Will need to add mass to hold up as a downhill run defender. Older for the cycle, turning 18 years-old in the spring prior to his senior season.  Cousin of Ohio State tight end Cade Stover. 

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