Ohio State football transfer tight end sheds black stripe as spring game approaches

Columbus, Ohio — The countdown to Ohio State’s spring showcase has gained another subplot, as a transfer tight end officially shed his black stripe on Thursday, signaling his full integration into the program.

The removal of the stripe, a program tradition marking the transition from newcomer to Buckeye, comes less than two weeks before the spring game and positions the tight end to compete for meaningful reps when the team takes the field in front of fans and recruits.

Ohio State football transfer tight end sheds black stripe as spring game approaches