Ty Howard, a linebacker from Duquesne University who earned first-team All-NEC honors, has committed to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Howard joins the Buckeyes after a standout season where he recorded 52 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and three interceptions. He is the older brother of incoming freshman running back Bo Jackson.
Ty Howard, who earned first-team All-NEC honors at Duquesne this season, announced his signing with Ohio State on Sunday.Howard joins the Buckeyes after recording 52 tackles, seven tackles for loss, four sacks, three interceptions, four pass breakups and a fumble recovery for the Dukes in just nine games in 2024. He recorded takeaways in four straight games, including a 40-yard interception return for a touchdown against St. Francis.
Under the new roster rules that will go into effect in 2025, college football teams will be able to have up to 105 players on scholarship, though Ohio State is still expected to have some walk-ons on its roster.The 6-foot, 200-pound linebacker likely projects to be a depth piece for the Buckeyes.
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