Xavier Johnson will have a new number this season. The sixth-year senior affectionately dubbed “X” by teammates was named the recipient of the Buckeyes’ “Block O” jersey on Saturday, becoming the fourth Ohio State player to be awarded the No. 0 since the NCAA began allowing players to wear the number in 2020. Congrats to this years Recipient,@J5Xavier pic.twitter.com/0qIkqPqqG2 — Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 19, 2023 Johnson joins Jonathon Cooper, Thayer Munford and Kamryn Babb as Buckeyes to be awarded the number. Johnson drew comparisons to Babb, a two-time captain who was regarded as Ohio State’s spiritual leader for the past two seasons, from offensive coordinator Brian Hartline this spring. “How I always think of Kam Babb is as an amazing young man, he’s created a standard. Everyone kind of knows,” Hartline said. “X is in line with all that. Big man of faith, great leader with the young guys, willing…
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