HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Ohio State University defensive tackle Haskell Garrett was named the 2021 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year on Wednesday. The Buckeye of Samoan ancestry now joins the likes of Marcus Mariota, Tua Tagovailoa and Penei Sewell as a recipient of the annual award that is presented to the most outstanding Polynesian college football player that showcases great ability and integrity. “We congratulate Haskell on an outstanding season,” Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Chairman Jesse Sapolu said in a statement. “His accomplishments are a source of great pride for the Polynesian community.” Garrett helped The Ohio State finish the 2021 season with a 10-2 record and a birth into the 2022 Rose Bowl. The defensive tackle tallied 22 total tackles, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a team leading 5.5 sacks on the season — the performance garnering First team All-Big Ten and First Team All-American…
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