Ben Russell Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio High School: Oak Hills Height / Weight: 6-1 / 234 Position: LB

Prior to Ohio: Played linebacker at Oak Hills High School where he tallied 248 tackles with 9.5 sacks and six forced fumbles ... Named top recruit in the MAC by ESPN in 2011 ... Named first-team All-Conference and All-District ... Three-year letterwinner in football and once in baseball ... Intends to major in business ... Son of Joe and Melinda Russell.