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Freshman Defensive Tackle Jaden McKenzie and Walk-On Quarterback Jagger LaRoe Lose Black Stripes

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A pair of players became "official" members of the team this week as freshman defensive tackle Jaden McKenzie and walk-on quarterback Jagger LaRoe became the latest players to shed their black stripes.

McKenzie is a former three-star prospect out of Wake Forest, North Carolina. McKenzie was the No. 58 defensive tackle in the 2019 class and the No. 765 player overall.

Congrats @jadenm92 for getting that black stripe off!#GoBucks #ToughLove pic.twitter.com/zpMH6wtzHT

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 14, 2019

McKenzie becomes the 16th member of the 2019 class to shed his black stripe.