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Kayden McDonald Becomes First Summer Enrollee in Ohio State’s 2023 Freshman Class to Have His Black Stripe Removed

Kayden McDonald is the first of the Ohio State freshmen who enrolled this summer to have his black stripe removed.

The freshman defensive tackle “officially” joined the ranks of the Rushmen after his 14th practice as a Buckeye on Saturday.



Welcome the newest member of the Rushmen, @KMac_DT pic.twitter.com/qjchXpzNIz — Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 19, 2023

McDonald, a four-star defensive tackle from Georgia ranked as the No. 261 overall prospect in the 2023 class, has made an immediate impression with his playmaking ability in his first preseason camp at Ohio State.