Zen Michalski
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| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Business |
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| Born: | Floyds Knobs, Indiana, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 319 lb (145 kg) |
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| High school | Floyd Central (Floyds Knobs, Indiana) |
Zenuae "Zen" Michalski is an American football offensive tackle who most recently played for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Early life and high school
[edit]Michalski was born and grew up in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. He attended Floyd Central High School.[1] After receiving over 30 college offers, he narrowed his 4 final schools down and chose Louisville, but later decommitted,[2] and chose Ohio State over Florida State and Penn State.[3]
College career
[edit]Over the 2021, 2022, and 2023 seasons, Michalski played 102 snaps as a backup.[4] During the 2024 season, Michalski got his first significant playing time, including playing 105 snaps as a backup. After starting left tackle Josh Simmons got injured during Ohio State's 32–31 loss against Oregon, Michalski replaced Simmons, and was later named starter after Simmons was declared out for the season.[1][4] He made his first start during the Buckeyes' 21–17 win over Nebraska[4] but struggled, giving up two sacks and two pressures,[5] and was later carted off the field injured late in the game.[6] He was ruled out for Ohio State's 20–13 win over rival Penn State the next week.[5] For the game against Purdue, he was ruled out once again.[7] After the season, Michalski entered the transfer portal on December 20, 2024.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Krajisnik, Stefan (October 24, 2024). "'He's a superhero': Zen Michalski is Ohio State's new left tackle — but he's much more in an Indiana town". Cleveland.com. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ Teague Robinson, Cameron (September 29, 2020). "Floyd Central offensive lineman decommits from Louisville football". Louisville Courier Journal. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ Kim, David J. (October 3, 2020). "Why Floyd Central's Zen Michalski is committing to Ohio State football". Louisville Courier Journal. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c Kaufman, Joey (October 22, 2024). "Why Zen Michalski is Ohio State football's replacement for Josh Simmons at left tackle". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Rabinowitz, Bill (October 30, 2024). "What's the status of Lathan Ransom and Zen Michalski for Ohio State game vs. Penn State?". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ Rittenberg, Adam (October 29, 2024). "Buckeyes OT Michalski trending not to play at PSU". ESPN. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Greg (November 9, 2024). "Availability Report: Buckeyes Without Will Kacmarek, Zen Michalski Against Purdue". Buckeye Sports Bulletin. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ Murphy, Patrick (December 20, 2024). "Ohio State's Zen Michalski enters the transfer portal". 247Sports. Retrieved December 20, 2024.