Bill Rabinowitz, Columbus Dispatch September 1, 2023 at 9:46 AM In his first five years at Ohio State, Xavier Johnson wore four different jersey numbers. He wasn’t looking for a fifth. Mar 7, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Xavier Johnson (10) stretches during spring football drills at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch But his final one is the most special. The former walk-on is this year’s recipient to wear the Block O jersey number, an Ohio State tradition that began in 2020 to honor the legacy of Buckeye legend Bill Willis. “It was definitely surreal,” Johnson said. “In that moment, I was overcome with emotion because of everything I’ve been through with the guys. All that emotion came to the forefront when I heard my name called.” Johnson might hold the Buckeye record for most uniform numbers. He wore No.…
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