We're counting down the days to kickoff with “99 Warriors,” the greatest Ohio State Buckeyes by jersey number, as voted by the staff of Eleven Warriors.
NO. 88 Van DeCree
After a standout prep career at Warren Western Reserve, Van DeCree joined the Ohio State football team in 1971.
- All-American (1973, '74)
- All-Big Ten (1972, '73, '74)
- Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame (1990)
- Ohio State Football All-Century Team (1999)
Standing 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds, DeCree compiled 128 total tackles, eight tackles for a loss and one defensive touchdown over two All-American seasons in 1973 and 1974.