While of the attention on Wednesday was placed on Ohio State putting the finishing touches on the best recruiting class in program history, more than a dozen seniors celebrated the chance to join the Buckeyes as a preferred walk-on.
The difference between a preferred walk-on versus someone who simply walks on to the program is they're guaranteed a spot on the 105-man roster at the beginning of camp, while the latter must go through tryouts to earn their way onto the team. They receive all of the same perks as a scholarship athlete, including gear, training tables and access to the coaching staff.