Lanzer's college career went by pretty fast compared to many other players. He was only a full-time starter for OSU for one season, which was his final season. Although, he made the most of every single down that he was on the field for. His first season playing for the Buckeyes was really uneventful. He didn't actually play a single snap his freshmen season. But, he used every opportunity available to show the trainers and coaches what he was capable of, and this is what led to him eventually earning a starting LB position on the team. He made his first career start in the Sophomore season. He didn't start every game that season, but he played enough to show everyone how dangerous he was, especially in coverage. In his third and final season, he had finally earned the primary starting LB spot on the roster. He got to play a full season, and this allowed him to make his most memorable play of his career, a 90 yard pick six against the Michigan Wolverines, which secured a playoff spot for the Buckeyes. He ended the season with 8 interceptions, an insane accomplishment for any defensive player. After much debate, Lanzer decided to declare for the draft instead of playing through his senior season at OSU.

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