Brock Boyd becomes first Ohio State football freshman to lose black stripe
Ohio State wide receiver Brock Boyd became the Buckeyes' first freshman to lose his black stripe, generating buzz in spring practice.
Brock Boyd became the first of Ohio State’s freshmen to lose his black stripe during spring practice. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said Boyd reached the program milestone, an annual rite of passage for newcomers, on March 31 following their sixth practice. “I’m excited to see where his career goes,” Day said.
“He’s off to a great start. ” Boyd did not arrive at Ohio State with a lofty recruiting pedigree. He was a three-star prospect, according to composite rankings from 247Sports, and the lowest-ranked among the four freshman receivers who signed with the Buckeyes in December , a group that was led by the nation’s top-ranked pass catcher in Chris Henry Jr.
But Boyd has made the quickest impression on the staff in getting the stripe removed on his helmet. “This is somebody who knows how to run a route,” Day said. “He’s serious about it.
He can play multiple positions. And he’s productive. ” If Boyd is ahead of the learning curve, it could be the result of his background as a coach’s son.