Malik Hartford Explained

Malik Hartford (born March 19, 2005) is an American football safety for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Early life and high school

Hartford grew up in West Chester, Ohio, where he attended Lakota West High School. As a senior, he notched 43 tackles with four being for a loss, two interceptions, and one defensive touchdown.^[2] Hartford committed to play college football at Ohio State.^{[3] [4]}

College career

Hartford entered the spring workouts with the Buckeyes weighing 169 pounds but would bulk his weight up to over 190 pounds.^[5] During the spring and summer, Hartford competed for one of the starting safety roles.^{[6] [7]} Hartford got his first career start in week two of the 2023 season versus Youngstown State.^[8] In week ten versus Rutgers, Hartford notched a tackle and a pass deflection.^[9]

External links

• Ohio State Buckeyes bio

Notes and References

1. MalikHartford. 1505181178109833219. Woke up this morning 17.. Truly blessed. May 21, 2024.
2. Web site: Springer . Scott . 'He obviously lived up to the hype.' Lakota West's Malik Hartford heads to Ohio State . Cincinnati Enquirer . December 21, 2022 . November 12, 2023.
3. Web site: Springer . Scott . Cincinnati's top football recruit Malik Hartford of Lakota West chooses Ohio State . Cincinnati Enquirer . April 6, 2022 . November 12, 2023.
4. Web site: Ohio State football commit Malik Hartford on final high school season . The Columbus Dispatch . August 17, 2022 . November 12, 2023.
5. Web site: Hartman . Marcus . Hype continues to build for true freshman Malik Hartford at Ohio State . Dayton Daily News . November 12, 2023.
6. Web site: Hartman . Marcus . Ohio State Buckeyes: Lakota West grad still in the running for starting role . Dayton Daily News . November 12, 2023.
7. Web site: Hartman . Marcus . Ohio State Buckeyes: Growth of Lakota West frosh impressing coaches, teammates . Dayton Daily News . November 12, 2023.
8. Web site: Kaufman . Joey . September 9, 2023 . Ohio State football starts Malik Hartford as free safety in Week 2 . November 12, 2023 . The Columbus Dispatch.
9. Web site: Hartman . Marcus . Ohio State's Hartford happy to be ready when called upon this time . Dayton Daily News . November 12, 2023.