Ohio State '20 IN OL (RS JR) - Zenuae Michalski

Zen Michalski has quickly established himself as one of Ohio State’s top backup offensive tackles, which could lead to a starting job next season if he performs well this year. https://t.co/o6RwzW3mS6 pic.twitter.com/ZhdJlMhpJ6

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) August 13, 2022

 

Zen Michalski “learned a lot” from being Ohio State’s second-team left tackle in 2022 and plans to “put in all the work I can” this offseason as he competes for a starting job. https://t.co/IcRKTmLPzP

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) January 14, 2023

 

• Michalski said his transition from left tackle to right tackle has been somewhat challenging, mainly because he developed a comfortability and familiarity with the left side of the offensive line throughout his career. “It’s been interesting… but I have high hopes.”
• Michalski said he learned early on this offseason that he would switch to the right side. “It was a few weeks into winter workouts,” he said.
• Michalski said he’s become a big brother to Tegra Tshabola. He said he loves Tshabola and recently took off his black stripe and replaced it with a scarlet-colored stripe. Michalski said he wants nothing but to see Tshabola succeed.
• Michalski said he feels confident he can start at right tackle from day one in Ohio State’s offense. He knows it will be difficult, referring to Paris Johnson Jr.'s challenges in his transition from left guard to left tackle. However, he is ready to overcome adversity and thrive in his new spot.
• “Left tackle is a hard f––– position. Sorry, I didn’t mean to curse,” Michalski laughed. He said he’s grateful to have learned the skills necessary to play that spot in case he needs to in the future but feels ready to make the switch to right tackle if that’s what the team needs to be successful.

 

• On Zen Michalski not being at practice, Day says the Buckeyes don't expect it to be a long-term injury and that they hope to get him back before the end of the spring.

 

In better injury news, offensive tackle Zen Michalski was back on the field Friday after missing Ohio State’s Student Appreciation Day scrimmage last Saturday.