Tommy Eichenberg
Tommy Eichenberg (born January 11, 2001) is an American football linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
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Position | Linebacker |
Class | Graduate |
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Born: | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | January 11, 2001
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight | 239 lb (108 kg) |
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High school | Saint Ignatius (Cleveland, Ohio) |
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Early life and high school career
Eichenberg grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and attended Saint Ignatius High School.[1] As a senior, Eichenberg was named first team All-Ohio after making 126 tackles with eight sacks, 23 tackles for loss, and five passes broken up.[2] He initially committed to play college football at Boston College, but re-opened his recruitment during his senior year.[3] Eichenberg ultimately signed to play at Ohio State over offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Iowa, and Kentucky.[4]He was a 4-star recruit.
College career
Eichenberg redshirted his true freshman year after playing in four games. Eichenberg was named a starter at linebacker entering his junior year.[5] He finished the season second on the team with 64 tackles.[6] Eichenberg was named the defensive MVP of the 2022 Rose Bowl after making 17 total tackles as Ohio State beat Utah 48–45.[7][8]
Personal life
Eichenberg's older brother, Liam, played college football at Notre Dame and currently plays in the National Football League for the Miami Dolphins.[9]
References
- Baird, Nathan (September 10, 2021). "St. Ignatius alum Tommy Eichenberg earning Ohio State football's respect — and a starting job". Cleveland.com. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- "Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg keeps dedicated approach". The Columbus Dispatch. September 2, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
- Trieu, Allen (November 8, 2018). "Michigan emerges as contender for four-star linebacker Tommy Eichenberg". Detroit News. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
- Smith, Cam (December 7, 2018). "Former BC commit, Ohio native Tommy Eichenberg commits to Ohio State". USATodayHSS.com. USA Today. Retrieved October 6, 2022.|
- Means, Stephen (September 2, 2021). "St. Ignatius' Tommy Eichenberg claims starting LB role in third year as an Ohio State football player". Cleveland.com. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
- "Ohio State LB Tommy Eichenberg named Nagurski Player of the Week". The Columbus Dispatch. September 7, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
- Baird, Nathan (April 18, 2022). "Ohio State football's Tommy Eichenberg quietly but fiercely staked claim to starting linebacker role this spring". Cleveland.com. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- Baird, Nathan (August 13, 2022). "Why Tommy Eichenberg may be the platypus Ohio State football needs at linebacker". Cleveland.com. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- Baird, Nathan (September 1, 2022). "Ohio State football linebacker, St. Ignatius grad Tommy Eichenberg faces Notre Dame family ties". Cleveland.com. Retrieved October 5, 2022.