Major: Engineering (2003)

Weight: 300 (2003), 285 (2002)

2003 Media Guide: Quinn Pitcock is expected to be the backup to veteran Tim Anderson at defensive tackle … highly thought of young player whose style of play is similar to Anderson’s all-out approach … will lend quality depth to an already deep position … was redshirted last year, but demonstrated early on that he was ready to play should the coaches choose to use him … has added 15 pounds since coming to Ohio State and has greatly increased his strength (bench press 395, squat 615) … is the heir apparent to Anderson in 2004 assuming he stays healthy and continues to improve … is a talented reserve with a bright future.

2002 Season: Redshirted.

High School: A first-team Division II Associated Press All-Ohio selection as a senior … a second-team All-America pick by USA Today … the top defensive tackle in the state of Ohio and one of the country’s best … rated as the top defensive lineman in the Midwest by Super Prep Magazine … Rivals.com lists him as the nation’s fifth best defensive tackle and the 11th best defensive lineman overall … led Piqua to a 12-3 record and a berth in the state playoffs last season … finished the year with 69 tackles, including 15 sacks … simply overpowered opposing offensive linemen … from the same high school as former Buckeye defensive end Matt Finkes, who helped lead the Buckeyes to the 1996 Big Ten co-championship and a berth and victory in the 1997 Rose Bowl … high school coach – Bill Nees.

Personal: Is the son of Michael and Janey Pitcock … hobbies include riding dirt bikes and motorcycles … enjoys all sports … his grandfather, Phil Edwards, played football at Miami (Ohio) … math and science are two of his favorite subjects, which is why he hopes to pursue a degree in engineering … born Sept. 14, 1983.