In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr hold their annual Black Stripe Draft, selecting which Ohio State true freshmen will have their black stripes removed from their helmets first.
Follow along as Tony and Tom discuss their picks, ranging from standout quarterbacks to future special teams stars, while inviting listeners and subscribers to join in the fun by competing against them on the Buckeye Huddle message board.
If you would like to compete against Tom and Tony for a fun Buckeye-themed prize, go ahead and make your top five known on the Huddle message board.
The Rundown
00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
00:11 Introducing the Black Stripe Draft
01:07 Competing Against Listeners and Viewers
01:52 Draft Strategy and Rules
03:15 First Round Picks
06:00 Second Round Picks
09:08 Third Round Picks
11:41 Fourth Round Picks
14:58 Fifth Round Picks
18:18 Sixth Round Picks
27:57 The Importance of Losing the Black Stripe Before the Season
28:30 Drafting the Next Tier of Players
29:14 Offensive Line Prospects and Challenges
31:57 Wide Receiver and Tight End Picks
34:12 Defensive Line and Special Teams Considerations
37:18 Final Picks and Strategy Discussion
51:26 Concluding Thoughts and Viewer Engagement
Year Two On Deck, James Peoples Knows His Time Is Coming
Five-Star Lineman Sets Return Visit to Ohio State
Lincoln Kienholz Looking Forward To First Real QB Competition
Which True Freshmen Will Make the Biggest Impact in 2025?
Closer Look: CJ Donaldson Brings Experienced Option To Buckeye Backfield
James Laurinaitis Excited To Watch His Three Freshman Linebackers Take Off
2025 Ohio State Football Black Stripe Draft
2024 Freshman Class Report: Cornerback Bryce West