Position: EDGE
\nHeight: 6’5″
\nWeight: 274 pounds
\nSchool: Ohio State<\/p>\n
More 2023 NFL Draft Profiles<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The biggest boom of the 2019 recruiting class for Ohio State came from right in their back yard. The Buckeyes faught off Michigan for the Central Ohio Native Zach Harrison<\/a> in Urban Meyer’s last recruiting cycle. As the 22nd-rated recruit in the nation and best in Ohio, expectations were sky-high and Harrison was slated to be the next elite edge rusher.<\/p>\n As a true freshman in 2019, Harrison broke onto the scene with modest production, logging 24 tackles, 5.5 for loss, and 3.5 sacks. As a sophomore in the 2020 COVID-shortened season, Harrison continued to moderately produce. He finished with 14 tackles, 4.5 for loss, two sacks, and a fumble recovery. As a junior, the expectation was that Harrison was going to take that next step and develop into that elite edge rusher. Alas, it was more of the same, overall: 25 tackles, six for loss, two sacks.<\/p>\n Initially expected an early first-round talent, Harrison had yet to show anything close. Heading into the 2022 season, Harrison’s prospects fell to day three. It looked like Harrison was going to be passed up in favor of a pair of talented sophomores. With his back against the wall, Harrison had a career year in 2022. In 13 games, he amassed 34 tackles, eight for loss, 3.5 sacks, forced three fumbles, and even hauled in an interception against Penn State.<\/p>\n When it comes to edge rushers from Ohio State, Harrison is the poster child of unrealized potential and hype. He never had a “Joey Bosa<\/a> vs Penn State”, “Chase Young<\/a> vs Wisconsin,” or even a “J.T. Tuimoloau vs Penn State” moment.<\/p>\n NFL Comparison<\/strong>: DeForest Buckner<\/a><\/p>\n Projection<\/strong>: Late 2nd\/Early 3rd<\/p>\n Teams with need at position<\/strong>: New Orleans Saints<\/a>, Chicago Bears<\/a>, Dallas Cowboys<\/a>, Cincinnati Bengals<\/a>, Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a><\/p>\n Someone\u2019s gonna draft Zach Harrison in Round 3 and be very happy they did.<\/p>\n He\u2019s 6-foot-6, 274 pounds, has the longest arms of any EDGE in the 2023 draft, and he\u2019s insanely athletic with a high motor. I\u2019d be ecstatic with him on the #Bears<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/XUmjmsm8Ie<\/a><\/p>\n — Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) March 24, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nZach Harrison NFL Draft Profile<\/h2>\n
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