When it comes to defensive players during the Jim Tressel era, A.J. Hawk was the best. Hawk, a one-star prospect from Centerville, Ohio, took over as a starter in 2003 and immediately rose to prominence. He won the Lombardi Award in 2005, was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in 2004 and 2005, and ended his career as the Buckeyes’ top tackler three times. During his three full seasons as a Buckeye starter, Hawk recorded 394 tackles, 15 sacks, and seven interceptions. He might be among the
A.J. Hawk: The Best Defensive Player of the Jim Tressel Era During the Jim Tressel era at Ohio State (2001–2010), the Buckeyes built a reputation […]