March 9, 2025

Tuf Borland – Inside Linebacker Ohio State Buckeyes Scouting Report


TUF BORLAND | Ohio State | LB | #32 | rSr | 6001 | 229 | Bolingbrook, IL | Bolingbrook HS Overview:  A tough, instinctive linebacker who played through the recovery of an Achilles injury in 2018, Borland burst onto the scene with his exceptional play early in his Ohio State tenure. A mainstay as the team’s MIKE linebacker, Borland has the statistics to substantiate his potential as an early-down linebacker prospect. While not physically gifted, Borland relies on his instincts to make plays in the run game. His smaller stature allows him to use his fluid movements to get past oncoming blockers and tackle the ball-carrier. A team captain, Borland has no issues making all the calls along the front seven and makes sure his teammates are in the correct position on each play. While Borland has the ability to be an early-down linebacker at the next level, his…

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