Major: Sport and Leisure Studies (2008), Undeclared (2006-07)

Weight: 286 (2008), 283 (2006-07)

2008 Media Guide: Developing offensive lineman whose progress to date has been hampered by injuries … working at tackle this preseason.

2007: Did not see action for the Big Ten champions due to injury.

2007 Media Guide: Enters the fall listed as the backup at left tackle to Alex Boone … has improved in the weight room and with film study since he arrived at Ohio State … has the size and physical tools to be a productive tackle … will compete for playing time in 2007 and has a bright future.

2006: Redshirted.

High School: Earned All-Pioneer Conference, All-Northeast District and All-Ohio honors as a senior … played in the Big 33 Game after his senior year … was a two-year starter for Strongsville, mainly at offensive guard … helped lead team to state playoffs as a junior and senior.

Personal: Son of Bill and Susan Kerr … has three brothers, Bill, Luke and John, and a sister, Katie … John was a linebacker for the Buckeyes from 2004-06 and Luke played football at Bowling Green … favorite music artist is Linkin Park … favorite movie is Gladiator.