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| Linebacker | Junior |
| Major: Business Administration | |
| Date of birth: c. 1990 (age 21–22) | |
| Place of birth: Sunny Isles Beach, Florida | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 242 lb (110 kg; 17 st 4 lb) |
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| High school: M. M. Krop High School, Miami, Florida |
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| Stats at ESPN.com | |
Etienne Sabino is an American football linebacker. He currently attends the Ohio State University in his junior year. Sabino is considered one of the best outside linebackers in his class.[1]
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Sabino attended Dr. Michael M. Krop High School in Miami, Florida, where was recorded 146 tackles, seven sacks, five forced fumbles, and one interception as a senior. He received first team all-Florida and all-Dade County honors in 2007. Sabino finished his junior season with 131 tackles and eight sacks.
He participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and earned a All-American selection by EA Sports. Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Sabino was ranked the No. 1 inside linebacker prospect in the nation.[2] He chose Ohio State over Florida and USC.
As a true freshman, Sabino backed up three-time All-American James Laurinaitis in 2008. He returned a blocked punt 20 yards for a touchdown against Purdue. Sabino, alongside senior Austin Spitler, competed for the middle linebacker spot that became vacant following Laurinaitis' graduation.[3] Sabino redshirted his junior year and is slated to start during the 2011 season.