July 4, 2026

Ohio State Freshmen L'Christian “Blue” Smith, Xavier Johnson Lose Black Stripes

Two more true freshmen “officially” became members of the Ohio State football team at practice on Wednesday, when wide receiver L’Christian “Blue” Smith and cornerback Xavier Johnson had their black stripes removed. Officially welcome to #Zone6 @bluesm1th Get that black stripe off!#GoBucks #WinTheMoment pic.twitter.com/b3Vr0vzWQ6 — Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 4, 2018 This guy has been BIG TIME at practice and beyond this year! Get that black stripe off @J5Xavier #GoBucks #WinTheMoment pic.twitter.com/oZd7uiSood — Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 4, 2018 Smith, a four-star recruit out of Wayne High School in Huber Heights, Ohio, becomes the 20th of 25 scholarship players in the Buckeyes’ 2018 recruiting class to shed his black stripe. He has appeared in one game this season, playing four snaps against Tulane, but looks to be a likely candidate for a redshirt – though the removal of his black stripe signifies that he could be ready for…

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