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Wide Receiver Garrett Wilson Becomes First Early Enrollee to Shed Black Stripe

Garrett Wilson is "officially" a Buckeye.

The highly-touted freshman became the first 2019 early enrollee to lose his black stripe, shedding it after Monday's practice.

"This man's hands is different!" Congrats @GarrettWilson_V for getting that black stripe off! #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/you6bnOhTz

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 8, 2019

Wilson committed to the Buckeyes as the No. 2 receiver in the 2019 class, the highest-rated wide receiver prospect in Ohio State history, given that Ted Ginn Jr. was recruited as a defensive back.