Luke Wypler (born May 3, 2001) is an

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center for the

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Early life and high school career

Wypler was born on May 3, 2001. He grew up in

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, and attended Saint Joseph Regional High School. Wypler committed to play

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for the Buckeyes at

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College career

Wypler played in one game during his true freshman season at Ohio State before redshirting the season. He was named the Buckeyes starting center entering his redshirt freshman season. Wypler started 13 games and an honorable mention on the 2021 All-Big Ten team. He was named third-team All-Big Ten as a redshirt sophomore.

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Ohio State Buckeyes bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wypler, Luke 2001 births Living people American football centers Ohio State Buckeyes football players People from Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey Players of American football from New Jersey Saint Joseph Regional High School alumni Sportspeople from Bergen County, New Jersey