We're counting down the days to kickoff with “99 Warriors,” the greatest Ohio State Buckeyes by jersey number, as voted by the staff of Eleven Warriors.
Korey Stringer was widely regarded as one of the nation’s top prep offensive linemen after he led Warren G. Harding to a perfect record and state championship during his junior season in 1991. He was deemed a “must-get” prospect for Ohio State and then-head coach John Cooper, especially with Michigan and Syracuse pushing hard for his pledge.
1992-94
b. May 8, 1974 (Warren, OH)
d. Aug. 1, 2001 (Mankato, MN)
- Two-time All-American (1993-94)
- Two-time All-Big Ten (1993-94)
- Big Ten Offensive Linemen of the Year (1993-94)
- Big Ten Freshman of the Year (1992)
- Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame (2003)
The 6-foot-4, 335-pound Stringer saw action in 11 games as a true freshman in Columbus, six of which he started in place of the injured Alan Kline and Jason Winrow.