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Ohio State football freshman Chris Henry Jr. loses black stripe
TL;DR
Ohio State wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. lost his black stripe on April 15, becoming only the second freshman to achieve this milestone during spring practice. He is the son of late Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry and was the top-ranked prospect at his position in the latest recruiting cycle.
Ohio State wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. shed his black stripe on April 15.
He became only the second freshman to reach the program milestone during spring practice, following fellow receiver Brock Boyd, who lost his stripe two weeks ago.
Henry, who is the son of the late Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry, was the nation’s top-ranked prospect at the position during the most recent recruiting cycle, providing a large catch radius with his 6-foot-5, 195-pound frame.
Ohio State wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. runs after making a catch during a March 10 practice.
The Buckeyes held off a late push from Oregon and USC to sign him as the Big Ten schools sought to capitalize on the departure of Brian Hartline, the heralded wide receivers coach who took the head-coaching job at South Florida in December.
Henry grew up in Ohio before he moved to Southern California to attend Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana.
The loss of the black stripe is considered a rite of passage for newcomers to the program, including those who transfer from other schools, a tradition that began under former coach Urban Meyer. It indicates a player has become a full-fledged Buckeye.
The Buckeyes have one more practice before their spring game on April 18.
Joey Kaufman covers Ohio State football for The Columbus Dispatch. Email him atjkaufman@dispatch.comand follow him on@joeyrkaufman on X.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State football freshman WR Chris Henry Jr. loses black stripe
Q&A
What does losing the black stripe mean for Ohio State football players?
Losing the black stripe signifies that a player has earned the respect of coaches and teammates, marking their transition from a newcomer to a contributing member of the team.
Who is Chris Henry Jr. and what is his background in football?
Chris Henry Jr. is a freshman wide receiver at Ohio State and the son of late Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry, known for being the nation's top-ranked prospect at his position during the recent recruiting cycle.
Which other Ohio State freshman lost their black stripe recently?
Brock Boyd is the other freshman who lost his black stripe two weeks prior to Chris Henry Jr., also during spring practice.
