Major: Pre-business (2012)

Weight: 248 (2012), 235 (2011)

2012 Media Guide: Nick, a member of the 2011 Ohio State recruiting class, red-shirted the 2011 season as a true freshman … he caught four passes in the spring game to cap the 2012 spring drills and he came out of the spring listed as a backup at the tight end position.

High School: Tremendous receiver/blocker who earned all-Ohio recognition … all-metro, all-OCC, all-district honors … made 47 catches for 606 yards, 8 TD as a senior for Coach John Magistro  Offense-Defense Bowl, Ohio North-South Classic, Big 33 Game … also a basketball letterman … active in community service.

Personal: Son of Carol and Jim Vannett.