RB Ja’Kobi Jackson Becomes First Buckeye to Shed Black Stripe

Newcomer Ja'Kobi Jackson has taken an important step in his transition to the Buckeyes. Jackson, a transfer from Florida, became the first Ohio State player to have his black stripe removed during preseason camp on Tuesday. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe black stripe ceremony remains a significant rite of passage in Ohio State's football culture. Players new to the program wear a black stripe over the scarlet center stripe on their silver helmets when they arrive in Columbus. Follow Sunny on X:@thesunnyvThis article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: RB Ja'Kobi Jackson Becomes First Buckeye to Shed Black Stripe