Malik Hartford is an American football safety for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
| Ohio State Buckeyes – No. 25 | |
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| Position | Safety |
| Class | Freshman |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Lakota West (West Chester, Ohio) |
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Early life and high school edit
Hartford grew up in West Chester, Ohio, where he attended Lakota West High School. As a senior, he notched 43 tackles with four being for a loss, two interceptions, and one defensive touchdown.[1] Hartford committed to play college football at Ohio State.[2][3]
College career edit
Hartford entered the spring workouts with the Buckeyes weighing 169 pounds but would bulk his way up to over 190 pounds.[4] During the spring and summer, Hartford competed for one of the starting safety roles.[5][6] Hartford got his first career start in week two of the 2023 season versus Youngstown State.[7] In week ten versus Rutgers, Hartford notched a tackle and a pass deflection.[8]
References edit
- ^ Springer, Scott. "'He obviously lived up to the hype.' Lakota West's Malik Hartford heads to Ohio State". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Springer, Scott. "Cincinnati's top football recruit Malik Hartford of Lakota West chooses Ohio State". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Ohio State football commit Malik Hartford on final high school season". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Hartman, Marcus. "Hype continues to build for true freshman Malik Hartford at Ohio State". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Hartman, Marcus. "Ohio State Buckeyes: Lakota West grad still in the running for starting role". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Hartman, Marcus. "Ohio State Buckeyes: Growth of Lakota West frosh impressing coaches, teammates". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Ohio State football starts Malik Hartford as free safety in Week 2". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Hartman, Marcus. "Ohio State's Hartford happy to be ready when called upon this time". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 12 November 2023.