'Attitude and effort' turned tight end Patrick Gurd from walk-on to next man up at Ohio Stateby:Andy Backstrom•11/10/23•andybackstromRead In AppOhio State tight end Patrick Gurd addresses the media ahead of a Week 11 matchup against Michigan State. (Matt Parker/Lettermen Row)In 2020, Patrick Gurd walked on to Ohio State, where his father played. Now in his fourth season, he's stepping up for a thin tight end room.