Major: Communication (2008)

Weight: 193 (2008), 200 (2007)

2008 Media Guide: Talented tailback who will get his first chance to compete this season … possesses great versatility and strength.

2007: Did not see varsity action for the Big Ten champions … scout team workhorse: Youngstown State, Washington, Michigan State, Michigan.

2007 Media Guide: Ranked as the No. 7 recruit in Ohio and the No. 27 running back in the nation … first-team All-Ohio as a senior … timed at 4.55 seconds in the 40-yard dash … led Harding to a 9-4 record and a berth in the regional semi-finals as a senior … totaled for 1,434 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior … rushed for over 1,500 yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior, earning all-conference, all-district and honorable mention All-Ohio honors … ran for 900 yards as a sophomore … possesses great versatility and strength … squats 550 pounds and has a 37-inch vertical jump … was the fifth prospect in the 2007 signing class to commit to the Buckeyes … is a tough between-the-tackles runner.

Personal: Born March 21, 1989 … son of David Sr. and Brenda Herron … has a brother, David Jr., and a sister, Christina … brother played football at Michigan State … plans to major in communication … enjoys spending time with family, playing video games, eating and working out … Nickname is “Boom” … favorite American from history is Michael Jordan.