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To Be or Not to Be a Buckeye, That's the Question for Local Phenom Zach Harrison

LEWIS CENTER, Ohio — It is seven days before his 17th birthday, and Zach Harrison can’t stop dancing. Outkast. 50 Cent. Michael Jackson. Nirvana. Queen. Whatever the portable black speaker sitting along the sideline spins, Harrison finds a rhythm.

But between dances, this 6’6,” 245-pound senior from Olentangy Orange High School High, who is ranked No. 4 in the nation by 247Sports’ composite ranking, terrorizes his team’s quarterback, running backs and linemen.

Wearing his blue No. 13 practice jersey and gray gym shorts rolled up unfashionably high, Harrison’s wide grin can be seen under his bright orange helmet.