Post-OSU Update: Larry Kolic was selected with the 193rd overall pick (7th round) in the 1986 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. He played 16 games (two starts) over three years, recovering one fumble. (updated: Apr. 2023)

Pronunciation: COH-lik

Major: Industrial Technology (1984-85)

Weight: 248 (1985), 242 (1984)

1985 Media Guide: Lettered in 1982 and 1984, redshirted in 1983 … one of the strongest on the team, he bench presses 420 pounds and lifts 725.

1984: Played in eight games and had seven starting assignments … a strong, physical football player who had 74 stops in 1984, third highest on the squad, even though he missed four games … had a vital 25-yard interception return for a touchdown in the Iowa game … recovered two fumbles and caused another.

1984 Media Guide: Even though he has only 33 minutes of playing time since enrolling at Ohio State, Buckeye coaches expect him to start at inside linebacker … had little opportunity to play in 1981 and ’82 with Marcus Marek and Glen Cobb as established linebackers … bench presses 405 pounds and lifts 725 … had an excellent spring practice.

1983: Redshirted.

High School: Played linebacker at Smithville High, where he was named “Class AA Lineman of the Year” in 1980 … ran for 987 yards at fullback his senior year.