A pair of legacy walk-ons became “official” members of Ohio State’s secondary during the Buckeyes’ Christmas Day practice.
Second-year cornerback Dianté Griffin and freshman safety Ryan Rudzinski both had their black stripes removed following Ohio State’s practice session at AT&T Stadium. Griffin is the son of former Ohio State running back Andre Griffin and grandson of Ohio State legend Archie Griffin while Rudinzski is the son of former Ohio State linebacker Jerry Rudzinski.
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 25, 2023
BIA is welcoming a Buckeye Legacy as their newest member, welcome @goatgriff2 pic.twitter.com/gmskaesd8F
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 25, 2023
Were adding another BIA member on this Christmas Day, welcome to the Brotherhood, @rudzinski_ryan pic.twitter.com/x2UI18mjK4
Together, Griffin and Rudzinski are the 37th and 38th Buckeyes to have their black stripes removed in 2023.
| Player | Pos | Date | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEGRA TSHABOLA | OT | MARCH 23 | R-FRESHMAN |
| GEORGE FITZPATRICK | OT | MARCH 23 | R-FRESHMAN |
| DAVISON IGBINOSUN | CB | MARCH 25 | SOPHOMORE |
| CARNELL TATE | WR | MARCH 25 | FRESHMAN |
| TRISTAN GEBBIA | QB | APRIL 1 | GRADUATE |
| QUINTON BURKE | OL | APRIL 1 | SENIOR |
| JELANI THRUMAN | TE | APRIL 7 | FRESHMAN |
| MALIK HARTFORD | S | APRIL 7 | FRESHMAN |
| CHASE BRECHT | RB | APRIL 7 | SOPHOMORE |
| CHAD RAY | QB | APRIL 12 | R-JUNIOR |
| VICTOR CUTLER JR. | C | AUG. 10 | GRADUATE |
| JOSH SIMMONS | OT | AUG. 10 | R-SOPHOMORE |
| LUKE MONTGOMERY | OT | AUG. 12 | FRESHMAN |
| TYWONE MALONE | DT | AUG. 12 | R-SOPHOMORE |
| BRYSON RODGERS | WR | AUG. 15 | FRESHMAN |
| JERMAINE MATHEWS JR. | CB | AUG. 15 | FRESHMAN |
| LORENZO STYLES JR. | CB | AUG. 16 | JUNIOR |
| DAVID ADOLPH | WR | AUG. 16 | R-FRESHMAN |
| NOAH ROGERS | WR | AUG. 19 | FRESHMAN |
| KAYDEN MCDONALD | DT | AUG. 19 | FRESHMAN |
| BRANDON INNISS | WR | AUG. 21 | FRESHMAN |
| JOSHUA PADILLA | OL | AUG. 21 | FRESHMAN |
| JA'HAD CARTER | S | AUG. 22 | SENIOR |
| ARVELL REESE | LB | AUG. 22 | FRESHMAN |
| AUSTIN SIEREVELD | OG | AUG. 23 | FRESHMAN |
| JOHN FERLMANN | LS | SEPT. 13 | R-SOPHOMORE |
| BRENTEN JONES | S | SEPT. 13 | SENIOR |
| JASON MOORE | DT | SEPT. 28 | FRESHMAN |
| LINCOLN KIENHOLZ | QB | SEPT. 28 | FRESHMAN |
| JOSHUA MICKENS | DE | OCT. 11 | FRESHMAN |
| WILLTRELL HARTSON | RB | NOV. 1 | FRESHMAN |
| CALVIN SIMPSON-HUNT | CB | NOV. 8 | FRESHMAN |
| MILES WALKER | OL | NOV. 15 | FRESHMAN |
| JAYDEN BONSU | S | NOV. 15 | FRESHMAN |
| JACE MIDDLETON | TE | DEC. 16 | JUNIOR |
| CEDRICK HAWKINS | S | DEC. 16 | FRESHMAN |
| DIANTÉ GRIFFIN | CB | DEC. 25 | R-FRESHMAN |
| RYAN RUDZINSKI | S | DEC. 25 | FRESHMAN |
