Post-OSU Update: Kirk Lowdermilk was a third-round pick (59th overall) in the 1985 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He enjoyed a 12-year NFL career, playing 178 games (150 starts) for both the Vikings and the Colts. (updated: Mar. 2024)

Major: Engineering (1982-84)

Weight: 262 (1984), 250 (1983), 248 (1982), 237 (1981)

1984 Media Guide: The most versatile on the Buckeye squad … has played a different position each year … will start at center this year … one of the strongest and most competitive members of the team … a good student in engineering … adapted quickly to the center position … has wrestled for Ohio State the past two years even though he gets a late start because of bowl play … one of the top offensive lineman in the Big Ten.

1983: A second team all-Big Ten guard.

1983 Media Guide: Was used at middle guard and at defensive tackle in spring drills and may be groomed for offensive guard duty this fall, depending on the development of several inexperienced guards … wrestled for Ohio State last year even though he joined the team late because of the Holiday Bowl.

1982 Media Guide: Moved to middle guard midway through spring drills … was a two-way player in high school, so the move to defense is not totally new.

1981: Lettered as a freshman, playing offensive guard and with the specialty teams.

High School: As a senior at Salem High, Kirk grew two inches and added 24 pounds between November and March … won the 1981 Ohio heavyweight wrestling championship … won nine high school letters, three each in football, wrestling and baseball.

Personal: Hobbies are lifting weights and cars.