Big-bodied Buckeye freshman Jamir Perez arrives with plug-the-gap power
Jamir Perez is a 6-foot-3, 349-pound freshman defensive tackle at Ohio State who brings rare mass, interior strength, and true nose tackle traits to the Buckeyes’ front. In his 2026 collegiate debut against Ball State, he logged three plays, a tiny sample but a clear sign that Ohio State is easing in a young interior piece with heavyweight potential. Perez’s calling card is obvious: he can anchor, occupy blockers, and help set the tone in the run game. If you want a physical space-eater with Midwest toughness, he fits the bill; if you need instant pass-rush fireworks, patience is the play.
