Post-OSU Update: Louis Irizarry was dismissed from the Ohio State football team after a Spring 2004 incident where he assaulted and robbed a student with Ira Guilford. Irizarry was already on probation from a Fall 2003 dormitory fight in which he spent three days in jail. Irizarry spent at least six months in jail for the robbery. He played two seasons of football at Youngstown state, grabbing 42 catches for 437 yards and three touchdowns. He is now an executive recruiter. (updated: Aug. 2025)

Major: Undeclared (2003)

High School: One of the top tight end prospects in the nation … recruited by everyone because of his combination of size, speed and ability to catch the ball … was a three-year starter … caught 128 passes for 2,593 yards and 25 touchdowns during his career … averaged 20.3 yards per reception, an incredible figure for a tight end … ready had a sensational year as a sophomore, hauling in 46 passes for 962 yards … started as a freshman and helped Ursuline win the state championship as a sophomore … won first-team All-Ohio honors as a senior, hauling in 36 passes for 823 yards and nine touchdowns … ranked as the fifth-best player in the Midwest by the Detroit Free Press and generally considered one of the Top 5 tight ends in the country … earned All-America honors as a senior … Youngstown Vindicator 2003 Player of the Year … three-time all-state and All-Steel Valley Conference selection … enjoys playing basketball in his spare time … one of his greatest thrills in sports is entering the field before and seeing all the fans … is an excellent student … National Honor Society member (2001, 2002) … has been involved in numerous community service projects … high school coach was Daniel Murphy.

Personal: Parents are Louis and Evelyn Irizarry.