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Ohio State sacks leader Jack Sawyer returning in 2024

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Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer, who led the team in sacks and is a former No. 1 overall recruit, will return to the Buckeyes for the 2024 season.

Sawyer, who had hinted at a return last month, announced his decision on social media. He completed his best season as a Buckeye in 2023, recording 6.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and three quarterback hurries.

I'm back. #ReloadtheClip pic.twitter.com/71X2z5dtnc

— Jack Sawyer (@jacksawyer33) January 5, 2024

The 6-foot-4, 265-pound junior earned second-team All-Big Ten honors from the media and third-team honors from the coaches.