Ohio State Linebacker Tommy Eichenberg Named Quarterfinalist For The Lott IMPACT Trophy

Tommy Eichenberg made the cut.

On Friday, the Ohio State linebacker was named one of 16 quarterfinalists for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, an award presented to a college football player who best exhibits the characteristics of Ronnie Lott. IMPACT is an acronym for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.

Eichenberg has been one of Ohio State's top defenders this season and is tied with fellow linebacker Steele Chambers for the team lead in tackles with 25. He has also collected one sack, one tackle for loss, two quarterback hits and one forced fumble across four appearances in 2023.

"He's become that guy that sees like me. He thinks like me," said Jim Knowles, Ohio State…