2024 Football Roster
Houston, Eddrick
Jersey Number 96
Eddrick Houston
- Position:
- Defensive End
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 270
- Hometown:
- Atlanta, Ga.
- Last School:
- Buford
- Year:
- Freshman
Bio
Ohio State Overview
• Eddrick is in his second season with the program and is vying for a starting role on the interior of Ohio State's defensive line
• He played in 15 games for the 2024 CFP national champions and earned his first Varsity O letter
• His 141 snaps on defense were the most among the freshman class in 2024
• His playing time steadily increased as the season progressed to the point of him playing double digit snaps in all four of the Buckeyes' CFP games
• Totaled seven tackles on the season and two pass break-ups
• Had high games of three total tackles vs. Purdue and two solo tackles vs. Notre Dame in the CFP title game
• Earned OSU Scholar-Athlete honors and is majoring in sport industry
Honors & Awards
2023: OSU Scholar-Athlete
More on Eddrick
• Eddrick was Ohio State’s top-rated recruit on the defensive side of the ball in Ohio State's 2024 recruiting class according to 247Sports
• He enrolled in classes at Ohio State in January, 2024
• A five-star prospect and the nation’s No. 6-ranked defensive end
• Had an overall national ranking of No. 25 according to 247Sports
• In 12 games as a senior, he totaled 45 tackles, 12.0 tackles-for-loss and 5.0 sacks
• Buford finished 11-2 and advanced to the third round of the state playoffs
• As a junior, he finished with 64 tackles, 11.0 tackles-for-loss, 10 sacks and 15 quarterback pressures
• Was a MaxPrep’s Junior All-America second team selection.
• Named to the Gwinnett Daily Post Super Six and Atlanta Journal Constitution Super 11 list prior to the start of the 2023 season
• Mother is Siobhan Leslie
• Eddrick is in his second season with the program and is vying for a starting role on the interior of Ohio State's defensive line
• He played in 15 games for the 2024 CFP national champions and earned his first Varsity O letter
• His 141 snaps on defense were the most among the freshman class in 2024
• His playing time steadily increased as the season progressed to the point of him playing double digit snaps in all four of the Buckeyes' CFP games
• Totaled seven tackles on the season and two pass break-ups
• Had high games of three total tackles vs. Purdue and two solo tackles vs. Notre Dame in the CFP title game
• Earned OSU Scholar-Athlete honors and is majoring in sport industry
Honors & Awards
2023: OSU Scholar-Athlete
More on Eddrick
• Eddrick was Ohio State’s top-rated recruit on the defensive side of the ball in Ohio State's 2024 recruiting class according to 247Sports
• He enrolled in classes at Ohio State in January, 2024
• A five-star prospect and the nation’s No. 6-ranked defensive end
• Had an overall national ranking of No. 25 according to 247Sports
• In 12 games as a senior, he totaled 45 tackles, 12.0 tackles-for-loss and 5.0 sacks
• Buford finished 11-2 and advanced to the third round of the state playoffs
• As a junior, he finished with 64 tackles, 11.0 tackles-for-loss, 10 sacks and 15 quarterback pressures
• Was a MaxPrep’s Junior All-America second team selection.
• Named to the Gwinnett Daily Post Super Six and Atlanta Journal Constitution Super 11 list prior to the start of the 2023 season
• Mother is Siobhan Leslie
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