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8 Aaron Gant  
Aaron Gant

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Detroit, Mich.
High School:
St. Mary's
Height / Weight:
6-0 / 206
Position:
Defensive Back

Buckeye Bits: veteran who heads into spring as one of the most experienced safeties in the Buckeye secondary ... coaches like his physical, aggressive style of play ... has the ability to make the big play or make the big hit

2009 (Redshirt): did not see action, recovering from left knee inflammation

2008 (Junior): served as a backup free safety ... also contributed on the special units ... seven tackles for season ... third-year letterman

2007 (Sophomore): hampered by a right foot injury throughout the season ... a contributor on three special teams units ... recovered a fumble in the win at Purdue ... special teams dog tags: Akron ... second-year letterman

2006 (Freshman): played in the final eight games of the regular season and collected 10 tackles ... began the season on the scout team (named the scout team special units player of the week after Ohio State's win over Northern Illinois) ... gradually worked his way up the depth chart and ended the season No. 2 at free safety behind Jamario O'Neal ... forced a fumble on kickoff coverage in the win at Michigan State ... one of two true freshmen on the defensive two-deep in 2006

High School: totaled 42 tackles with two interceptions and one sack and fumble recovery as a senior ... honorable mention all-Michigan and first team all-Catholic League ... rushed for 829 yards and seven touchdowns on 149 carries as a senior ... caught three passes for 34 yards

Personal: son of Aaron Gant and Michelle Jordan ... a consumer services and family resource management major

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