- Nationality
- United States
- Position
- ST, S
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 205
- Birthday
- 11/29/1988
- Hometown
- Orchard Lake, MI
- High School
- St. Mary's
- Past Teams
- Ohio State
- Seasons
- 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Major: Consumer Services & Family Resource Management (2010), Management and Industry (2008), Undecided (2006-07)
Weight: 206 (2010), 194 (2008), 205 (2006-07)
2010 Media Guide: Veteran who heads into spring as one of the most experienced safeties in the Buckeye secondary … coaches like his physical, aggressive style of play … has the ability to make the big play or make the big hit.
2009: Did not see action, recovering from left knee inflammation.
2008: Served as a backup free safety … also contributed on the special units … seven tackles for season … third-year letterman.
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.
Defense
Season | Team | G | GS | Tkl | Solo | Asst | TFL | TFL Yds | Sacks | Sack Yds | FF | FR | Int | Int Yds | PBU | Blk | Def TD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2006 | Ohio State | 7 | NA | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2007 | Ohio State | 11 | NA | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2008 | Ohio State | 13 | NA | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2010 | Ohio State | 13 | NA | 23 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Total | - | 44 | NA | 46 | 24 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |