June 26, 2026

What Zach Harrison’s return means for Ohio State football’s defense in 2022


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Zach Harrison said his decision to remain with Ohio State football in 2022 would be heavily influenced by his contentment with what he has achieved so far. That the senior-to-be defensive end put off the NFL Draft to finish his Buckeye career says something about the answer at which he arrived. Monday was the deadline for underclassmen to declare for early entry. Harrison’s only public announcement of his intentions came in his typically understated way with an almost cryptic tweet last week. Harrison’s performance remains understated, too, for the most part. Reliability and durability carry value. The local product from Lewis Center seeks impact, though, and will need to raise his game again in 2022 for the impact he and the Buckeyes both need. No Ohio State defensive player achieved a higher Pro Football Focus grade in 2021 than Harrison’s 82.0. (The next-highest among those who played…

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