Less than one week after he was shot in the face, Haskell Garrett was already back at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center preparing to return to the football field.
As a result of the gunshot that went through his cheeks on Aug. 30, Garrett lost five of his teeth and had to undergo a series of surgeries, including a bone graft, to repair his mouth. Nearly two months later, Garrett is still on a mostly liquid diet – though he is able to eat some soft foods – as his teeth have not yet been replaced.
But even though he wasn’t sure initially whether he would be cleared to play in time for this past weekend’s season opener against Nebraska, Garrett never lost focus on his desire to make an impact for Ohio State this season.