Sam Decker
	Class: Freshman Hometown: Canal Winchester, Ohio High School: Canal Winchester Position: FR

At a glance: Will compete primarily as a sprint freestyle specialist for the Buckeyes.

Background: Won the state championship in the 100 freestyle in 2011 ... captained the Canal Winchester swim team ... earned all-state recognition ... describes a trip to the state championships during his junior season as his greatest sports thrill ... the program at the time only had enough to form a relay with only four men on the roster ... also a four year member of the track and field team ... plans to major in engineering ... son of Brian and Pat Decker ... has two siblings, Nick and Andy.