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Logan George (48) Defensive Line
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Jersey Number: 48
Logan George
- Position: Defensive Line
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 249
- Hometown: Pocatello, Idaho
- Last School: Idaho State
- Year: Junior
Ryan Day admits why Ohio State went against the grain in the transfer portal to find a potential hidden gem for the Buckeyes
Ohio State took some big swings in the transfer portal last season, which made their approach this year look a lot different.
The Buckeyes didn’t need to go out and load up with Caleb Downs or Quinshon Judkins. Ohio State didn’t need to find a starting quarterback like they did with Will Howard. Instead, the Buckeyes found two potential starting tackles and other depth for the roster.
Ohio State even dipped into the FCS ranks and it caught the eyes of many. The Buckeyes don’t normally go after FCS transfers, but one player stood out that the Buckeyes thought would be a good addition to the program.
“He comes from the same hometown as Tommy and we at least knew some people there to ask questions about his background,” Ryan Day said on Monday of new DE Logan Georgia, who comes over from Idaho State. “Then watched his film and just saw a player that played really hard, and really physical, and tough. We brought him in and really liked his family and his support system.”
George is heading into his junior season and it is a big jump up in competition for him. However, the Buckeyes liked what they saw on tape and thought that it would translate well. George recorded 53 tackles and 5.5 sacks in his sophomore season.
“He’s a very serious guy, but he’s earned the respect from the team early on.”
George will figure into the defensive end rotation that will likely see Kenyatta Jackson and Caden Curry as the starters. Behind that it should be C.J. Hicks and George who will look for second-team snaps in Larry Johnson’s unit.
Ohio State will have two years to develop George, who they think can be a strong player for their defense. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound pass rusher looks the part and Buckeye fans will get their first look at him in the spring game next month.
Complete career NCAAF stats for Idaho State Bengals Defensive Lineman Logan George on ESPN. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and receiving stats.
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Defense stats at Idaho State
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10 |
14 |
1 |
0.5 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
53 |
24 |
29 |
0 |
5.5 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |