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Joshua Padilla Becomes Second Offensive Lineman from Ohio State’s 2023 Freshman Class to Shed Black Stripe

This fall camp, black stripe removals seem to come in pairs.

That norm continued on Monday, as freshman offensive lineman Joshua Padilla joined Brandon Inniss in getting his black stripe removed Monday, meaning he “officially” becomes a Buckeye.



Welcome the newest member of the Brotherhood & O-Line, @JoshuaPadilla66 pic.twitter.com/DSf7P7PvRs — Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 21, 2023

Padilla is the second of Ohio State's four freshman offensive linemen to shed his black stripe this year, with offensive tackle Luke Montgomery being the other.