Malik Hartford
| Ohio State Buckeyes – No. 25 | |
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| Position | Safety |
| Class | Freshman |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Lakota West (West Chester, Ohio) |
Malik Hartford is an American football safety for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Early life and high school
Hartford grew up in West Chester, Ohio, where he attended Lakota West High School. As a senior, he notched 43 tackles with four being for a loss, two interceptions, and one defensive touchdown.[1] Hartford committed to play college football at Ohio State.[2][3]
College career
Hartford entered the spring workouts with the Buckeyes weighing 169 pounds but would bulk his way up to over 190 pounds.[4] During the spring and summer, Hartford competed for one of the starting safety roles.[5][6] Hartford got his first career start in week two of the 2023 season versus Youngstown State.[7] In week ten versus Rutgers, Hartford notched a tackle and a pass deflection.[8]
References
- ^ Springer, Scott. "'He obviously lived up to the hype.' Lakota West's Malik Hartford heads to Ohio State". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Springer, Scott. "Cincinnati's top football recruit Malik Hartford of Lakota West chooses Ohio State". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Ohio State football commit Malik Hartford on final high school season". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Hartman, Marcus. "Hype continues to build for true freshman Malik Hartford at Ohio State". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Hartman, Marcus. "Ohio State Buckeyes: Lakota West grad still in the running for starting role". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Hartman, Marcus. "Ohio State Buckeyes: Growth of Lakota West frosh impressing coaches, teammates". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Ohio State football starts Malik Hartford as free safety in Week 2". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Hartman, Marcus. "Ohio State's Hartford happy to be ready when called upon this time". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 12 November 2023.