Jack Sawyer’s been the leader of this year’s senior class for over five years.
The first player to commit in Ohio State’s 2021 recruiting class in February 2019, the five-star prospect at defensive end hosted teammates at his home for barbecues and served as a top peer recruiter for the Buckeyes.
Five years later, with him and his teammates reeling off back-to-back losses to close their season for a second straight campaign, Sawyer once again emerged in a leadership role. This time the directive wasn’t to guide future teammates toward Columbus, however, it was to get them to stay there for one more go-round.