Being a captain of a historical program like Ohio State is something nobody can ever take away from you. It sets you apart and allows for special things like the captains’ dinner and place among a select few to ever run through the tunnel on the banks of the Olentangy.
The Buckeyes lost all of their seasoned captains from last season and announced six new captains for this fall on Friday evening. These six will hopefully lead the team towards a fifth-straight Big Ten championship run and potential appearance in another College Football Playoff.
Having all new captains snaps a streak of seven consecutive seasons in which there was at least one returning. It’s also the fewest number of captains since the 2015 team. All renditions of The Ohio State Buckeyes have had at least seven named since then. However, just because it’s six new captains doesn’t mean the lot is all a bunch of inexperienced players, far from it.
Here are your six captains of the Ohio State football team in 2021.
Kamryn Babb, Wide Receiver
EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 10: Kamryn Babb #17 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts to a first-half first down while playing the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on November 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Bio from Ohio State release
“A fourth-year performer from St. Louis and Christian Brothers College who has played in only seven games so far because of injury, but has developed into a respected leader on and off the field for the Buckeyes.”
Haskell Garrett, Defensive Tackle
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Haskell Garrett (92) practices during football training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Bio from Ohio State release
“A returning All-American from Las Vegas and Bishop Gorman H.S. who is playing his fifth season along the defensive line, and who has played in 41 games and started seven times.”
Zach Harrison, Defensive End
Zach Harrison pushes himself during spring drills. Credit: Ohio State Dept. of Athletics
Bio from Ohio State release
“A rising star as a true junior from nearby Lewis Center, Ohio and Olentangy Orange H.S. who has played in 21 games and started three times in his first two seasons with the Buckeyes.”
Teradja Mitchell, Linebacker
Teradja Mitchell (3), here leaving the field with cornerback Cameron Brown following the spring game on April 17, could start at weakside linebacker this season. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Bio from Ohio State release
“A fourth-year performer from Virginia Beach, Va., and Bishop Sullivan H.S. who has played in 28 games and is one of the most experienced linebackers on the team.”
Thayer Munford, Offensive Tackle
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Thayer Munford (75) warms up before an NCAA Division I football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Bio from Ohio State release
“A super-senior from Cincinnati by way of Massillon Washington H.S. who is playing his fifth season and has team-highs of 33 starts and 45 games played.”
Chris Olave, Wide Receiver
Chris Olave lines up in spring practice. Credit: Ohio State Dept. of Athletics
Bio from Ohio State release
“A true senior from San Ysidro, Calif., and Mission Hills H.S. who has started 12 times and played in 35 career games and is on pace to break numerous Ohio State receiving records.” [listicle id=57233] Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion.
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