In 2022, Ted’s excellent play was a bright spot in the 5-7 season of the St. Xavier Bombers where they advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs. The future Michigan Wolverine plays as a DE and NT. Against the pass, he fires out quickly and uses his good play strength and use of hands to walk the OL back before quickly disengaging. He closes quickly and finishes up with a sack. Against the run, he easily overpowers the interior OL with his very good physical toughness and easily disengages. He shows good instincts as he takes the correct angle in pursuit and makes the tackle preventing a gain of significant yardage.

Ted Hammond Ted Hammond 6'5" | 260 lbs | DL St. Xavier | 2024 State OH is the 5th ranked  DL and the 46th ranked player in the class of 2024 overall. He plays as a NT. Against the pass, he is quick off the ball and generates good pressure up the middle as he uses his quality length, play strength and hand use to defeat the block from the C. He shows above average athletic ability in pursuit and finishes up nicely with a sack. Against the run, he effectively uses his play strength to overpower the C driving him into the backfield before shedding the block. He locates the ball carrier quickly before making the tackle behind the LOS for a TFL.