Jack Sawyer is an American football defensive end who played four years for the Ohio State Buckeyes, representing the Ohio State University in the Big Ten Conference. Sawyer's high school football career began at Pickerington High School North in Pickerington, Ohio. As a sophomore, he recorded 62 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and six sacks, which led him to commit to Ohio State University. His junior year was his breakout season, as he took on the role of starting quarterback due to team injuries, completing 79 of 135 passes for 1,056 yards and nine touchdowns while also rushing for 386 yards and six touchdowns. He won the Ohio Capital Conference-Ohio Division Defensive Player of the Year award with 13.5 sacks and 19 tackles for loss.
Since joining the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2021, Jack Sawyer has played in 54 games. He has recorded 68 solo tackles and 76 assists, along with 29 tackles for loss (TFL) and 23.0 sacks, as per Sports Reference. He also received Second-team All-Big Ten honors twice in 2023 and 2024, respectively. Sawyer concluded his college football career by winning the CFP National Championship game against Notre Dame.
Jack Sawyer's hometown and birthplace
Jack Sawyer's hometown is Pickerington, Ohio, as per Ohio State's official website. He was born on May 6, 2002, in Columbus, Ohio.
He attended Pickerington High School, where he began his football journey. During his sophomore year, he accumulated 62 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and six sacks, which helped him earn a five-star recruit rating.
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Jack Sawyer's nationality
Jack Sawyer holds American nationality, as per Ohio State's official website.
FAQ's On Jack Sawyer
A. Jack Sawyer is 22 years old, as of April 2025. He was born on May 6, 2022.
A. Michelle Sawyer is the mother of Jack Sawyer.
A. Jack Sawyer weighs 260 lb (118 kg), as per Ohio State Buckeyes' official website.
A. Jack Sawyer plays as a defensive end.
