Pronunciation: SHUT

Major: Communications (2014-15), Undeclared (2013)

Weight: 290 (2015), 300 (2014), 303 (2013), 305 (2012)

2015 Media Guide: Tommy Schutt is a true senior who has played in 31 games over his career and made two starts: as a true freshman vs. Central Florida and in 2013 vs. Illinois … he entered his senior campaign about 10 pounds lighter than his playing weight last year and more focused – and ready – to make an impact along the defensive line as a senior … an opportunity exists along the interior of the line with the departure of All-American Michael Bennett, a sixth-round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Schutt took a step toward that opportunity by having his best spring as a Buckeye … a three-year letterman, Schutt has 17 career tackles and three quarterback pressures.

2014: Schutt played in all 15 games along the defensive line for the College Football Playoff national champions and totaled 210 plays … he had 24 plays in the season-opener vs. Navy and a high of 28 plays vs. his home state school, Illinois … also had two tackles vs. the Illini and recorded tackles in eight games, including the national title game vs. Oregon.

2014 Media Guide: Tommy Schutt is a two-year letter-winner who has played in 17 games the past two seasons … a true junior defensive tackle who commands attention, Schutt has started twice – as a true freshman vs. Central Florida and last year vs. Illinois – and has recorded seven career tackles.

2013: Schutt is coming off a 2013 campaign that didn’t get cranked up until mid-season as a foot injury and subsequent surgery in fall camp kept him out of the team’s first six games … he played in seven of the final eight games of the season, including a start vs. Illinois … he was in on a career-high 39 plays vs. Illinois and 25 the next week vs. Indiana … was credited with three tackles, including a half-sack vs. Northwestern for minus-2 yards.

2013 Media Guide: Tommy Schutt is in his second season with the Buckeyes after lettering in 2012 for the undefeated, Big Ten Leaders Division champions … practiced and played well enough last year to get playing time in 10 games … started in the team’s second game of the season, vs. Central Florida, and played a personal high 21 snaps on defense … was in on 85 plays for the season … totaled four tackles plus an important quarterback “hurry” in the overtime win vs. Wisconsin.

2012 Media Guide: Tommy Schutt owns the unique numerical distinction of being the first high school senior to commit to Urban Meyer’s Ohio State program … Schutt, a five-star prospect and the No. 5 defensive tackle in the class by Scout.com and the No. 1 player in Illinois (Rivals.com), committed Dec. 12 … he is ranked among the Top 100 players nationally by Scout.com (No. 47), MaxPreps (No. 47) and Rivals.com (No. 64) and is also a member of the ESPNU 150.

High School: Helped Glenbard West, coached by Chad Hetlet, to four state playoff appearances and amassed 33 career sacks, 45 tackles-for-loss, 21 batted balls and eleven forced fumbles … earned all-state honors three consecutive years, including by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association and the Chicago Tribune as a junior and senior … named ESPNChicago.com defensive player of the year after senior season that included 73 tackles and 23.5 tackles-for-loss, including 14.5 sacks … No. 6 player in the Midwest by SuperPrep and the No. 16 defensive line prospect … a U.S. Army and SuperPrep All-American … had 67 tackles and 15 sacks as a junior.

Personal: Tommy is the son of David and Stella Schutt.