Post-OSU Update: Alex Boone went unselected in the 2009 NFL Draft, despite good workout numbers. Teams were reportedly scared off by Boone’s history with alcohol, which began in the eighth grade and resulted in two arrests (2006 and 2009). Boone did catch on with the 49ers and spent 2009 on their practice squad. That offseason, Boone trained with OSU great LeCharles Bentley and remade his body (lost 40 pounds of fat and added 25 pounds of muscle). He again played on the practice squad but did appear in the final regular season game. Boone then developed into a starting guard for the 49ers, playing and starting 59 games over the next four seasons. Humorously, Boone defended coach Jim Harbaugh as his Niner career fizzled, but immediately turned on him after he accepted the Michigan head coaching job saying Harbaugh might be “clinically insane.” LOL. He then finished his career with Minnesota, Arizona, and Seattle. (updated: Aug. 2025)

Major: History (2008), Undeclared (2005-07)

Weight: 312 (2008), 325 (2006-07), 315 (2005)

2008 Media Guide: Key Outland Trophy contender who returns at his starting left tackle spot … effective as a pass protector because of his combination of deft footwork and balance.

2007: Third-year starter at left tackle … second team all-Big Ten (media, coaches, Rivals) … 22 career starts … offensive player of week: Purdue … Jim Parker lineman of week: Northwestern, Penn State … third-year letterman.

2007 Media Guide: Returns as the starting left tackle as a junior in 2007 … talented player and a veteran of 22 career games … possesses all the physical tools to be a standout … can play either tackle spot … big, strong, aggressive and smart … studies the game intently.

2006: Started the first nine games at left tackle, but missed the next two (Illinois and Northwestern) before returning as a reserve against Michigan … was back in the starting lineup in the national championship game … team’s offensive lineman of the game vs. Penn State … offensive line allowed just 12 sacks in the regular season.

2006 Media Guide: Tremendously talented young player … possesses all the physical tools to be a standout … can play either tackle spot, but is expected to be the starter on the left side when the Buckeyes open the 2006 campaign … big, strong, aggressive and smart … effective as a pass protector because of his combination of deft footwork and balance … studies the game intently … thrust into action last year as a true freshman when right tackle Kirk Barton went down with a knee injury at Penn State … started the next three games and more than held his own … was the third tackle at the end of the year, ready to help out on either side … should benefit greatly from last year’s game experience.

2005: Played in 11 of the Buckeyes’ 12 games for a total of 126 minutes … Texas is the only game he didn’t play in … took over for Barton at Penn State and started the Michigan State, Indiana and Minnesota games the next three weeks … logged 30 minutes in a hard-fought win at Minnesota.

2005 Media Guide: USA Today and Parade first-team All-American … ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 3 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 20 player overall … Rivals.com rated him the top prospect in Ohio in their January rankings … Prep Star Magazine and ESPN’s Tom Lemming both ranked him No. 3 on their lists … Scout.com lists him as the No. 1 prospect in the Midwest and the No. 3 offensive lineman in the nation … will already be one of Ohio State’s biggest offensive lineman and has terrific footwork and a frame capable of carrying more muscle … is an aggressive blocker that enjoys driving defenders away from the line of scrimmage … was Ohio State’s second commitment to its 2005 recruiting class, committing before his junior season.

High School: 2003 and 2004 first-team All-Ohio … 50 knockdowns as a senior … started at right tackle in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Jan. 15 … will be the first student-athlete from St. Edward High School to play football at Ohio State since Rodney Bailey (1997-00).

Personal: Is the son of James and Amy Boone … has an older brother James, who was recently discharged from the Marine Corps, and a younger sister, Julianna … an uncle, Ed Boone, played football at Penn State … enjoys hunting and playing golf … claims to have the biggest truck on earth … favorite place on campus is Mirror Lake … favorite cartoon character is Yosemite Sam … favorite American from history is Bill Clinton.