Zach Hayes

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-2
Weight:
222
Hometown:
LaGrange Park, Ill.
Last School:
Nazareth Academy
Year:
Sophomore

Ohio State Overview
• Zach is in his second season with the program
• He joined the team in June 2024
• He is an OSU Scholar-Athlete and an Academic All-Big Ten Conference honoree who is majoring in business

Honors & Awards
2024: OSU Scholar-Athlete, Academic All-Big Ten

More on Zach
• Zach was a member of the Ohio State club football team in 2023 where he was a two-way starter
• He led the National Club Football Association in receptions with 43 and was third in receiving yards with 550
• Caught eight touchdown passes
• Named a first team NCFA All-American receiver and helped the Buckeyes to a conference championship and national runner-up finish
• Started at both free safety and cornerback
• Finished the season with 20 total tackles, one sack, one fumble recovery and one interception
• Also returned kicks
• Was a 5A state champion at Nazareth Academy.
• Starred as a wide receiver, defensive back and kicker