Seth McLaughlin is an American football center for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He previously played for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
_(cropped).jpg) McLaughlin with Alabama at the 2024 Rose Bowl | |
| Ohio State Buckeyes – No. 56 | |
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| Position | Center |
| Class | Graduate Student |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 305 lb (138 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| High school | Buford (Buford, Georgia) |
Early life and high school
editMcLaughlin attended Buford High School in Buford, Georgia. Coming out of high school, McLaughlin held offers from schools such as Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Clemson, and Florida State.[1] McLaughlin was rated as a three star prospect, where he decided to commit to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.[2][3]
College career
editAlabama
editDuring the 2020 season, In McLaughlin's freshman season he played in two games.[4] In the 2021 season, McLaughlin took over as the team starting center in the Iron Bowl and started in the 2022 SEC Championship Games as one of his two starts on the year.[5] In the 2022 season, McLaughlin played in 11 games while making eight starts.[6] McLaughlin entered the 2023 season on the Rimington Award watch list which is awarded to the nation's best center.[7] He had issues with snapping the ball all season. This culminated during the 2024 Rose Bowl, in which McLaughlin struggled, making three bad snaps including on the final play of the game which resulted in quarterback Jalen Milroe being tackled short ending the game for the Crimson Tide as they lost to Michigan.[8][9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, McLaughlin decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[10][11]
In McLaughlin's career with the Crimson Tide he appeared in 35 games with 24 starts.[12]
Ohio State
editMcLaughlin decided to transfer to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes.[13][14]
References
edit- ^ Kelly, Nick. "Alabama football center Seth McLaughlin enters transfer portal". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Bean, Josh. "Alabama gets commitment from 3-star O-lineman in Class of 2020". AL.com. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Bone, Andrew. "Unforgettable night for the McLaughlin family and Nick Saban". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ "Alabama center Seth McLaughlin enters transfer portal after high-profile misfires". AP News. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Stahl, Matt. "Alabama center Seth McLaughlin reportedly plans to enter transfer portal". AL.com. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ VanHaaren, Tom. "Alabama C Seth McLaughlin, 8 others enter transfer portal". ESPN. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Gaydos, Ryan. "Alabama center scrutinized over bad snaps in Rose Bowl loss enters transfer portal". Fox News. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Kelly, Nick. "Some thoughts on Alabama C Seth McLaughlin, his case of the bad snaps, and why it stinks". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Ramsey, Jared. "After snap troubles vs. Michigan, Alabama center Seth McLaughlin enters transfer portal". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ McDaniel, Mike. "Alabama Center Seth McLaughlin Enters Transfer Portal After Rough Rose Bowl vs. Michigan". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Polacek, Scott. "Report: Alabama's Seth McLaughlin to Enter Transfer Portal After CFP Loss to Michigan". Bleacher Report. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Gaither, Joe. "Alabama Center Seth McLaughlin Plans On Utilizing Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Kaufman, Joey. "Ohio State football adds transfer commitment from Alabama center Seth McLaughlin". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Baird, Nathan. "Ohio State football lands transfer commitment from former Alabama starting center". Cleveland.com. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
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