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Ohio State Football Career Sacks Leaders
Mike Vrabel holds Ohio State's career sacks record with 36 sacks (1993–1996). Chase Young (30.5) and Jason Simmons (27.5) round out the top three. 12 of the top 20 played since 2000; the most recent is Caden Curry (2022–2025), No. 19 on the list.
Ohio State BuckeyesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Vrabel | 1993–1996 | 36 |
| 2 | Chase Young | 2017–2019 | 30.5 |
| 3 | Jason Simmons | 1990–1993 | 27.5 |
| 4 | Joey Bosa | 2013–2015 | 26 |
| 5 | Matt Finkes | 1993–1996 | 25 |
| 6 | JT Tuimoloau | 2021–2024 | 23.5 |
| 6 | Tyquan Lewis | 2014–2017 | 23.5 |
| 8 | Jack Sawyer | 2021–2024 | 23 |
| 8 | Eric Kumerow | 1984–1987 | 23 |
| 8 | Will Smith | 2000–2003 | 23 |
| 11 | Vernon Gholston | 2004–2007 | 22.5 |
| 12 | John Simon | 2009–2012 | 20.5 |
| 13 | Michael Bennett | 2011–2014 | 18 |
| 13 | Brent Johnson | 1997–2000 | 18 |
| 13 | Na'il Diggs | 1997–1999 | 18 |
| 16 | Andy Katzenmoyer | 1996–1998 | 17.5 |
| 16 | Rodney Bailey | 1997–2000 | 17.5 |
| 16 | Nick Bosa | 2016–2018 | 17.5 |
| 19 | Caden Curry | 2022–2025 | 15.5 |
| 19 | Cameron Heyward | 2007–2010 | 15.5 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Ohio State only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.