Player comparison

Austin Siereveld

Dean Kindig

One of PFF's consistently highest-rated players in the Buckeyes' scouted games. "SAIR-uh-veld" will likely be a swing guard in the pros. Strength, power, and finesse in blocking are his trademark strengths. Siereveld has been free from injury since becoming a starter, and has practiced at LG, LT, RG, and RT in spring drills. Siereveld helped Ohio State's offense rank 7th nationally in fewest TFLs allowed per game (3.75) and 10th in fewest sacks allowed per game (1.0) --despite having played No. 7 Tennessee, No. 1 Oregon, No. 3 Texas, and No. 5 Notre Dame.

Tree Babalade

Dean Kindig

"bob-uh-LAH-day" Recent Stats (2025): Before entering the transfer portal, he played 421 total snaps for the Gamecocks during the 2025 season and allowed only one sack all year. *2024 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll, Third-year offensive lineman. Gained significant experience as a starter in his first season with the Garnet & Black in 2023. Served in a backup role in 2024, playing in four games including one start while taking a redshirt season. Has appeared in 15 career games with 10 starts. Most of his work has come at left tackle but has some position flexibility. Given name is Oluwatosin but prefers to go by Tree. 2024 (Sophomore): Appeared in four games while keeping his redshirt. Made one start. Played in each of the first two contests against Old Dominion and Kentucky in a reserve role, then sat out the next six games. Inserted into the lineup at Vanderbilt following an injury to left tackle Josiah Thompson then was the starter at that position for the Missouri contest. Named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll. 2023 (Freshman): True freshman who played in 11 contests, starting nine. Moved into the starting lineup at the left tackle position in Week 3 and held that role for the remainder of the season. With TJ Sanders 2023 and 2024 seasons.