High School: One of three freshman running backs on the roster … was an offensive and defensive standout in high school, but is expected to concentrate on offense at Ohio State … runs the 40 in 4.4. seconds … rushed for 967 yards and scored seven touchdowns as a senior … also returned punts … played basketball his last two years, averaging 20 points a game as a senior … also ran track and was timed at 10.8 in the 100-meter dash and 22.6 in the 200 meters … triple jumped 45-6 … is an outstanding athlete.

Personal: Is the son of David and Helen Kennedy.