68	Evan Blankenship
	Class: Senior Hometown: Monaca, Pa. High School: Center Area Height / Weight: 6-3 / 288 Position: DL

Buckeye Bits: offensive lineman who will be in the mix this spring to earn increased playing time ... will work behind Bryant Browning at right guard ... has made solid strides in technique ... could contribute equally anywhere along the offensive line

2010 (Junior): Switched from offense to defense ... played in three games, Indiana, Purdue, and Ohio

2009 (Sophomore): saw action for the Rose Bowl and Big Ten champs

2008 (Freshman): limited action for the Big Ten co-champions

2007 (Redshirt): did not see varsity action for the Big Ten champions ... was redshirted and worked with the scout team

High School: named to the Harrisburg Patriot-News "Platinum 33" team as a senior ... rated the No. 18 prospect in Pennsylvania ... first team all-conference and all-state... bench presses 340 pounds and squats 500 ... owned a grade point average of 3.0 ... four-year varsity starter ... also played basketball and ran track in high school ... helped lead Center Area to the second round of the Class AA playoffs ... committed to Ohio State in July, 2006

Personal: talented vocalist who has represented football in the "Buckeyes Got Talent" show to rave reviews ... son of Paula Blankenship ... has a sister, Abby ... a communication major