JD Spielman nearly became a member of the Ohio State lacrosse team.
Instead, he’s preparing to play against the Ohio State football team this Saturday.
A nephew of legendary Ohio State linebacker Chris Spielman, JD Spielman had plans to become a student-athlete at the same school where his uncle once starred when he committed to play lacrosse for Ohio State in 2013. JD’s older brother Ronnie had already committed to play for the Ohio State lacrosse team, and JD had visions of playing alongside his brother while continuing his family’s Buckeye legacy.
JD Spielman’s ultimate dream, however, was to play Division I college football.