Freshman Defensive Tackle Jaden McKenzie and Walk-On Quarterback Jagger LaRoe Lose Black Stripes

A pair of players became "official" members of the team this week as freshman defensive tackle Jaden McKenzie and walk-on quarterback Jagger LaRoe became the latest players to shed their black stripes.

McKenzie is a former three-star prospect out of Wake Forest, North Carolina. McKenzie was the No. 58 defensive tackle in the 2019 class and the No. 765 player overall.

Congrats @jadenm92 for getting that black stripe off!#GoBucks #ToughLove pic.twitter.com/zpMH6wtzHT

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 14, 2019

McKenzie becomes the 16th member of the 2019 class to shed his black stripe.

LaRoe is a preferred walk-on in his redshirt freshman season. LaRoe transferred to Ohio State from Texas A&M this offseason, but under recent NCAA transfer rule changes is eligible to play this season since he was a walk-on with the Aggies.

In high school, LaRoe threw for 3,029 yards and 33 touchdowns with only five interceptions in his senior season at Colleyville Heritage.

"Probably got the best name in college football." Congrats @jaggerlaroe#GoBucks #ToughLove pic.twitter.com/Ncu02WFmpO

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 14, 2019

The full list of players who have shed their stripes this year: