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Ohio State Football Career Tackles for Loss Leaders
Mike Vrabel holds Ohio State's career tackles for loss record with 66 tackles for loss (1993–1996). Matt Finkes (59) and Jason Simmons (56.5) round out the top three. 8 of the top 16 played since 2000; the most recent is JT Tuimoloau (2021–2024), No. 8 on the list.
Ohio State BuckeyesUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Tackles for Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Vrabel | 1993–1996 | 66 |
| 2 | Matt Finkes | 1993–1996 | 59 |
| 3 | Jason Simmons | 1990–1993 | 56.5 |
| 4 | Joey Bosa | 2013–2015 | 50.5 |
| 5 | Andy Katzenmoyer | 1996–1998 | 50 |
| 6 | Will Smith | 2000–2003 | 46.5 |
| 7 | Ryan Shazier | 2011–2013 | 44.5 |
| 8 | JT Tuimoloau | 2021–2024 | 43.5 |
| 8 | Matt Wilhelm | 1999–2002 | 43.5 |
| 10 | John Simon | 2009–2012 | 43 |
| 10 | Jerome Foster | 1979–1982 | 43 |
| 12 | Chase Young | 2017–2019 | 42.5 |
| 13 | AJ Hawk | 2002–2005 | 41 |
| 14 | Na'il Diggs | 1997–1999 | 39 |
| 14 | Eric Kumerow | 1984–1987 | 39 |
| 16 | Cameron Heyward | 2008–2010 | 37.5 |
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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.