June 29, 2026

Ohio State Walk-On K Jayden Fielding Loses Black Stripe

© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation Fielding becomes the 15th member of the Buckeyes’ 2022 recruiting class to shed his black stripe. Although he’s handled kickoff duties in the first five games of the season, Ohio State kicker Jayden Fielding lost his black stripe following Wednesday evening’s practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, signifying his status as an official member of the team. “This guy’s been working his butt off since he got here,” director of player development C.J. Barnett said. “Very little guy, but he’s got a big leg.” Fielding joined the Buckeyes this offseason as a walk-on from League City, Texas, by way of Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy, where he was considered the seventh-best kicker in the class of 2022. He picked Ohio State over similar opportunities at Cincinnati, Florida State, Georgia, Rutgers and Virginia Tech. Fielding has kicked off 41 times for Ohio State this…

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