June 26, 2026

Former Ohio State Wide Receiver Joins AD Gene Smith's Institute

© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation Ohio State athletics director Gene Smith tabbed former Buckeyes wide receiver Kamryn Babb as a program coordinator for his leadership institute. It was announced on Twitter Monday that former Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Kamryn Babb joined The Eugene D. Smith Leadership Institute. The former Buckeye captain and Block “O” jersey recipient will serve as a program coordinator. The institute’s website states that it “provides leadership, character and career development for all Ohio State student-athletes in order to best prepare them for life after graduation.” A four-star recruit coming out of the class of 2018, according to 247Sports, Babb’s playing career was far from normal. The St. Louis native suffered four torn ACLs — two in each knee — causing him to miss each of his first two seasons in Columbus. He played in seven games in 2020-21 and just one in 2021-22 prior to…

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