Freshman cornerback Ryan Turner has worked quietly in Ohio State's defensive backfield since he arrived on campus in January.
The former four-star from Chaminade-Madonna Prep in Hollywood, Florida, shed his black stripe at practice this week, which means he is officially a Buckeye. He is the first Ohio State player to receive the recognition since Kojo Antwi and Mason Maggs added scarlet to their helmets on Sept. 15.
Ohio State cornerbacks coach Tim Walton only has six scholarship players in his unit, so Turner's addition to the "Best in America" could mean an increase in opportunities for the first-year Buckeye, especially with uncertainty about Jordan Hancock's return to action still lingering over the position group.