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Two more Ohio State newcomers shed black stripe
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Two more members of Ohio State’s 2020 recruiting class have earned the right to call themselves Buckeyes.
On Wednesday, Ohio State announced that offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. and defensive back Cameron Martinez have shed their black stripes, which signifies that they’ve officially become Buckeyes. Both players are entering their freshman season with the program.
Ohio State’s official Twitter account shared the updates on Wednesday:
🚨 Black Stripe Alert ‼️
Only big things in store for @ParisJohnsonJr! Congrats on losing that black stripe!#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/jA48Rccm7Q
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 7, 2020
🚨 Black Stripe Alert ‼️
Every day (seems like every play), @CM240 just brings it! Welcome to #BIA!#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/Si3Kho4OhG
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 7, 2020
Johnson was a 6-foot-7, 290-pound offensive lineman who was ranked as the No. 9 overall prospect in the country. He was the second-highest ranked player to commit in the Buckeyes’ 2020 class, earning a 5-star rating.
Martinez was a 4-star recruit who came to Columbus as an athlete. He ranked No. 323 nationally, per 247Sports.
Ohio State is scheduled to open the season against Nebraska on Oct. 24.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB