August 20, 2026

Ohio State defensive end Zach Harrison hoping to deliver on potential on and off field

Bill Rabinowitz   | Buckeye Xtra Zach Harrison doesn’t have to be the next Chase Young. Or the next Nick or Joey Bosa. That’s the message Ohio State defensive line coach Larry Johnson delivers regularly to Harrison, who entered last year with the expectations that come with being a five-star prospect. The Olentangy Orange product did not disappoint. He had five tackles for losses, including 3½ sacks, while playing the second-most snaps of any Buckeyes defensive end. Blessed with rare speed for someone 6 feet 6 and 265 pounds, Harrison showed the ability to chase down ball-carriers as well as rush the quarterback. Now the Buckeyes hope Harrison is ready to take that next step as a sophomore to become a consistently dominating player, as were the Bosas and Young. A big key to doing so will be to ignore the pressure of following the Bosas and Young, each of whom was…

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