| Buckeye Bits: Enters the spring as a returning starter at defensive tackle ... his versatility gives the Buckeyes depth at all four spots along the defensive line.
2007 (Sophomore): Started 11 games in 2007 ... recorded 24 tackles for the season ... sack and four tackles in the Wisconsin win ... forced a Kent State fumble ... interception against Michigan State ... Attack Force award: Akron ... Jack Tatum hit of week: Akron ... first-year letterman.
2006 (Freshman): Played in seven games ... totaled three tackles, which came among the last five games of the regular-season (Indiana, Minnesota and Northwestern).
2005 (Redshirt): Played on the scout team ... injured his right knee on the final day of bowl practice before the team broke for the holiday season ... had surgery and sat out winter and spring.
High School: A Parade All-American ... rated the No. 2 prospect overall in the state of New York ... totaled 74 tackles, including seven sacks as a senior ... had 67 tackles and five sacks as a junior ... also a standout basketball player ... timed at 4.75 seconds in the 40-yard dash ... is the first Buckeye from upstate New York since Will Smith (2000-03).
Personal: Son of Doug and Andrea Worthington ... enjoys writing music (lyrics) ... father played football at the University of Colorado. | 
