Major: Management and Industry (2008), Undecided (2006-07)

Weight: 194 (2008), 205 (2006-07)

2008 Media Guide: Listed as the backup to Anderson Russell at free safety … OSU coaches like his physical, aggressive style of play … has the ability to make the big play or make the big hit.

2007: Was hampered by a right foot injury throughout the season … a contributor on three special teams units … recovered a fumble in the win at Purdue … special teams dog tags: Akron … second-year letterman.

2007 Media Guide: Second year safety … a hard-hitter who will be a mainstay as his career progresses … was one of two freshmen on the defensive two-deep last season.

2006: Played in the final eight games of the regular season and collected 10 tackles … gradually worked his way up the depth chart and ended the season as the No. 2 free safety … forced a fumble on kickoff coverage in the win at Michigan State.

2006 Media Guide: OSU coaches like his physical, aggressive style of play … has the ability to make the big play or make the big hit.

High School: Totaled 42 tackles with two interceptions and one sack and fumble recovery as a senior … honorable mention All-Michigan and first-team All-Catholic League … rushed for 829 yards and seven touchdowns on 149 carries as a senior … caught three passes for 34 yards.

Personal: Son of Aaron Gant and Michelle Jordan … favorite food is ribs … favorite former Buckeyes are Ted Ginn Jr. and Mike Doss … favorite actress is Lauren London.