Ohio State '19 OH LB (RS SR) - Tommy Eichenberg ('21 Rose Bowl Defensive MVP, '22 and '23 First Team All-BIG)

Eichenberg piled up more solo tackles (77) in 2022 than he had total tackles (64) in 2021. He thrived in defensive coordinator Jim Knowles’ 4-2-5 system. Eichenberg was even productive while playing with a pair of injured hands down the stretch. He wasn’t only a great tackler for the Buckeyes — he was also one of their best pass rushers with the third-most pressures (23) on the team, per Pro Football Focus, not to mention 2.5 sacks.

 

If Ohio State's defense is going to take the next step toward greatness, it's a solid bet Tommy Eichenberg will be a driving force in accomplishing the goal. https://t.co/v7fyWa3nYZ

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) May 21, 2023

 

Tommy Eichenberg teased his stardom at the end of the 2021 season with a record-setting Rose Bowl.

Then, last year, the Ohio State LB proved his prolific performance wasn't a fluke. Again and again.

I took a look at Eichenberg's best games from 2022:https://t.co/USYnpmHcDw

— Andy Backstrom (@andybackstrom) July 7, 2023

 

• On his health entering fall camp, Eichenberg said, "It's good. I feel good. Excited to be back out there."
• Eichenberg said the Ohio State defense has used its second-half performance against Michigan as motivation this offseason, even more so than its fourth-quarter performance against Georgia. Still, Eichenberg believes both were equally frustrating: "If they don't score a point, they don't win the game. If they don't score, they can't win. I think we really took that to heart."
• When asked if Ohio State believes it let last season's games against Michigan and Georgia slip away, Eichenberg responded, "Absolutely. Yeah."
• JT Tuimoloau asked Eichenberg what sport he would be great at if he didn't play football. Eichenberg said baseball and claimed he would be a great designated hitter who could hit lots of home runs.

 

His broken hands healed, OSU linebacker Eichenberg returns as Buckeyes training camp opens https://t.co/1tV61iuh0p

— BuckeyeXtra.com (@BuckeyeXtra) August 4, 2023

 

Tommy Eichenberg and Steele Chambers were named to a watch list for the Butkus Award, an honor presented to the best linebacker in college football. https://t.co/eKBGtcHS1i

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) August 10, 2023

 

TOMMY EICHENBERG

• On being coached by James Laurinaitis: “I think it's awesome he gets to coach us. Being such a legend here, but also his experience just playing the game as well.”
• On the pressure of dealing with national championship expectations every year: “I think that's what you signed up for when you come here. You want to be the best, you want to go to the best place. The pressure is a privilege ... we love it.”
• Eichenberg said he relaxes by watching TV. He said Flatland Cavalry is his favorite band to listen to.

 

Tommy Eichenberg and JT Tuimoloau were among 86 players named to a watch list for the Bednarik Award, an honor presented to the best defensive player in college football. https://t.co/oukczAQzyC

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

 

Silver Bullet Of The Day
Practice # 10
⁦@tommyike41⁩ #Regulators #StrengthAndHonor pic.twitter.com/fxhXzl5SNa

— Jim Knowles (@CoachJimKnowles) August 15, 2023