3 Jim Palmer

Jim Palmer Ohio State
Nationality
usaUnited States
Position
ST, CB
Height
5'11"
Weight
180
Birthday
11/23/1962
Hometown
Williamsburg, VA
High School
Lafayette
Past Teams
Ohio State
Seasons
1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

Jersey #: 3 (1983-84), 43 (1981-82)

Major: Communications (1984), Business Administration (1983), Communications (1981-82)

Weight: 180 (1984), 182 (1983), 180 (1982), 178 (1981)

1984 Media Guide: Has had little playing experience even though he has letter two years … advanced to a starting role by the end of spring drills.

1983: Played 27.5 minutes with the specialty teams and as a reserve cornerback.

1982: Was a member of the specialty teams.

1982 Media Guide: His improved play in spring drills promoted him to a backup role behind Garcia Lane at left cornerback … ambition is to get a degree.

1981: Did not see any varsity action.

1981 Media Guide: Has good quickness and is a solid tackler.

High School: Played defensive safety and offensive quarterback at Lafayette High … led the team in rushing with 576 yards and completed 30 of 50 passes for over 500 additional yards as a senior … his top football thrill was when he had 17 solo tackles and 10 assists and rushed for 76 yards against Bethel High of Hampton, Virginia, a team that featured current Buckeye teammate Shaun Gayle … won eight high school letters in football, basketball and track.

Personal: Is a cousin of Ron Springs, former Ohio State star who is currently with the Dallas Cowboys … admires Ron Springs and Tony Dorsett.

Defense

SeasonTeamGGSTklSoloAsstTFLTFL YdsSacksSack YdsFFFRIntInt YdsPBUBlkDef TD
1982Ohio State8011000000000000
1983Ohio State9000000000000100
1984Ohio State6044000000000100
Total-23055000000000200