Jack Sawyer
Career Summary
Jack Sawyer is an edge defender from Pickerington, Ohio, who played for his hometown Ohio State Buckeyes before the Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Sawyer grew up in Pickerington, Ohio, and developed as a multi-sport athlete at Pickerington North.
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High School
At Pickerington North, Sawyer was the OCC-Ohio Division Defensive Player of the Year as a junior after totaling 37 tackles, 19 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks. He also played quarterback and basketball.
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College Career
Sawyer played 55 games and started 29 consecutive games across his final two seasons at Ohio State. As a senior captain, he helped lead the Buckeyes to the College Football Playoff national championship.
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Path to the NFL
After a four-year Ohio State career capped by a national championship, Sawyer entered the 2025 NFL Draft. Pittsburgh selected him in the fourth round with the 123rd overall pick.
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NFL Career
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Sawyer as an outside linebacker in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft and signed him to a four-year contract in May 2025.
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Career Accomplishments
Sawyer was a second-team All-Big Ten selection in 2024 and an Academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2023 and 2024. His sack, fumble return touchdown against Texas was a defining play during Ohio State's title run.
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Playing Style
The Steelers described Sawyer as tough with strong intangibles, football character and a knack for making big plays. Ohio State listed him at 6-foot-5 and 260 pounds as a defensive end.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 74.0
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