Ohio State football summer enrollees and some current players receive new jersey numbers
Numbers are great for math, counting, and looking at your bank account, but when it comes to a player in any sport, they can often take on much more meaning and can be tied to their identity. The same holds true for Ohio State football players as well.
Think about it — We often count down the number of days to the start of a college football season with a former player’s jersey number, or publish lists of the best player to ever wear a certain digit emblazoned on their front and back. Heck, jewelry and tattoos are made memorializing the number of a favorite player.
On that note, the fine folks at Ohio State just recently updated their online roster, and there were some numbers assigned to the freshmen summer enrollees, and even a change in jersey number for certain players already on the team.
Here is everything that has been noted with OSU’s updated roster when it comes to new jersey numbers.
First Up … Freshmen Summer Enrollees
Dallan Hayden, Running Back
Christian Brothers’ Dallen Hayden (1) runs the ball against MBA during the second quarter at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Jersey No.
5
Team Status
Freshman summer enrollee
Kaleb Brown, Wide Receiver
COMMITTED 🏠 #GoBucks🌰 pic.twitter.com/Nwt4TOny8x
— KB (@ikaleb35) June 7, 2021
Jersey No.
13
Team Status
Freshman summer enrollee
Kojo Antwi, Wide Receiver
BREAKING: Four-Star WR Kojo Antwi has just Committed to Ohio State, he tells @On3Sports
The 6’0 190 WR from Lambert, GA chose the Buckeyes over Georgia, Texas A&M, USC, and others
He joins the #1 Ranked Recruiting Class in the Nation pic.twitter.com/2rxQnaWVti
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 5, 2021
Jersey No.
14
Team Status
Freshman summer enrollee
Sonny Styles, Safety
Pickerington Central sophomore defensive back Sonny Styles practices Wednesday in preparation for the state semifinal matchup against Mentor. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Jersey No.
20
Team Status
Freshman summer enrollee
Omari Abor, Defensive End
BREAKING: Four-Star EDGE Omari Abor has Committed to Ohio State!
The 6’4 240 EDGE from Duncanville, TX chose the Buckeyes over Alabama and Texas A&M
Abor joins Ohio State’s Top 5 Class in the 2022 Team Rankings 🌰https://t.co/dMrd8NXqJt pic.twitter.com/RMUS1ND1pJ
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 2, 2022
Jersey No.
23
Team Status
Freshman summer enrollee
Tegra Tshabola, Offensive Line
Lakota West lineman Tegra Tshabola (Ohio State committee) practices Saturday, Aug. 1, the first official day for fall practice in Ohio. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Jersey No.
67
Team Status
Freshman summer enrollee
Avery Henry, Offensive Line
100% committed. @CoachStudOL @ryandaytime @CoachCookOL #LETSSGOOOO #FAMILY #JUSTTHEBEGINNING pic.twitter.com/Ap3rRwq6JH
— King_Henry2.0 (@AveryHenry731) October 20, 2021
Jersey No.
72
Team Status
Freshman summer enrollee
Carson Hinzman, Offensive Line
Ready to get to work!!!🔴🔴 pic.twitter.com/EMa1JtTFyP
— Carson Hinzman (@HinzmanCarson) January 4, 2022
Jersey No.
75
Team Status
Freshman summer enrollee
Hero Kanu, Defensive Tackle
BREAKING: Four-Star DL Hero Kanu has Committed to Ohio State!
The 6’5 295 DL originally from Munich, Germany chose the Buckeyes over Georgia, Oklahoma, and Notre Dame.
Kanu joins Ohio State’s Top 5 Class in the 2022 Team Rankings 🌰https://t.co/fXMc5D4Wgh pic.twitter.com/eIrdxtg9wv
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 8, 2022
Jersey No.
93
Team Status
Freshman summer enrollee
Kenyatta Jackson, Defensive End
COLUMBUS I'M COMING HOME🌰🌰 pic.twitter.com/TOvlzb2lNa
— Kenyatta Jackson Jr (@kjacksonjr_) October 19, 2021
Jersey No.
97
Team Status
Freshman summer enrollee
NEXT … Current players with jersey No. changes
J.K. Johnson, Cornerback
Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jakailin Johnson (32) runs drills during a spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center in Columbus on March 22, 2022. Credit: Columbus Dispatch
Jersey No.
No. 4 (changed from No. 32)
Team Status
Returning player
Denzel Burke, Cornerback
Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Burke (29) intercepts a pass during the first quarter of an NCAA Division I football game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Jersey No.
No. 5 (changed from No. 29)
Team Status
Returning player
Jordan Hancock, Cornerback
Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jordan Hancock (13) lines up during the spring football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on April 16, 2022. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Jersey No.
No. 7 (changed from No. 13)
Team Status
Returning player
Cameron Martinez, Safety
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Cameron Martinez (10) tackles Utah Utes wide receiver Britain Covey (18) to end the game during the fourth quarter of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2022. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Jersey No.
No. 13 (changed from No. 10)
Team Status
Returning player
Mitchell Melton, Defensive End
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Mitchell Melton (20) lines up during the spring football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on April 16, 2022. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Jersey No.
No. 17 (changed from No. 20)
Team Status
Returning player
Ryan Turner, Cornerback
Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Ryan Turner (24), cornerback Andrew Moore (39), and safety Kye Stokes (37) line up during the spring football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on April 16, 2022. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network
Jersey No.
No. 29 (changed from No. 24)
Team Status
Returning player
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