Zach Hayes
Junior linebacker on Ohio State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 226 lb · La Grange Park, IL
The story
3 linebacker on Ohio State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
The full story, with sourcesBuzz vs Tape
Fans warmer than rivals
His own fans are far more bullish than the rival fanbase.
Also worth knowing:
Zach Hayes
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Ryan Day
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
Zach Hayes plays linebacker for Ohio State.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Ohio State has produced 7 All-Conference linebackers and 2 All-Americans. 12 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Sonny Styles was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ohio State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Ohio State
Returning around him
- 11 Ohio State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -21 net (17 in / 38 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Ohio State · Last season: 12-2 (AP #3) · Talent rank #5 · 2026 recruiting class #4
Background
Honors and Awards 2025: Academic All-Big Ten, OSU Scholar-Athlete 2024: Academic All-Big Ten, OSU Scholar-Athlete Sophomore (2025) Appeared in one game as a sophomore, totaling one snap on special teams. GRAMBLING (9/6): Saw one snap. Freshman (2024) - NATIONAL CHAMPION Did not appear in a game M...
The linebacker corps · Ohio State
- #14Christian Alliegro48 tackles · 2025
- #26Payton Pierce44 tackles · 2025
- #5Riley Pettijohn9 tackles · 2025
- #17Tarvos Alford6 tackles · 2025
- #37Zach Hayesno box-score line yet
9 more on the roster · Ohio State team page