Ashton Yeager is a defensive tackle for Ohio State standing 6'2" and weighing 280 pounds. The redshirt freshman from Findlay, Ohio was a three-star recruit who earned two varsity letters at Findlay High School under head coach Stefan Adams. During his prep career, Yeager recorded 124 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, and 18 sacks while serving as a two-time team captain. He was a four-time all-district selection and All-NLL honoree, helping lead the Trojans to an 8-3 record in 2023 and an NLL championship. Yeager also competed in track and field, qualifying regionally in the discus with a 136-foot throw. He redshirted during the 2025 season at Bowling Green before joining Ohio State as a walk-on prior to spring 2026.