Former Ohio State walk-on Xavier Johnson has agreed to a deal with Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent, per report. Johnson, a Cincinnati native that spent six years as a Buckeye, combined for 26 receptions good for 324 receiving yards and two touchdowns during his career.
Under offensive coordinator Brian Hartline, come on the Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver room has been chalked full of talent. However, one Buckeyes wideout will not be with the program next season after making a critical decision about his future.
It sure seems like a long time ago since Ohio State walked off the field after losing to Michigan in Ann Arbor. Since then, we’ve received some transfer
In the world of college football, being named captain is an honor above most others. It shows that a player is not only an integral part of the team’s on-field success.
There is a new tradition that Ohio State Football has embraced since 2020, the “Block 0” jersey, honoring former Buckeye great Bill Willis. Willis broke the color barrier for professional football with the Cleveland Browns, and wore No.
The Ohio State football team has announced that this year’s recipient of the “Block O” jersey is sixth-year senior Xavier Johnson. Johnson is the fourth Buckeye ever to receive the honor.
Ohio State receiver Xavier Johnson is this year’s “Block 0” recipient according to a release from the Department of Athletics. The announcement was made by head coach Ryan after the 14th fall practice on Saturday.
One play or big moment per day as we count down to the start of Ohio State’s 2023 football season. As we count down to the start of the 2023 season, we will be looking back at one play or big moment in Ohio State history over the past decade or so that corresponds to the remaining days left until Buckeyes take the field against Indiana on Sept.
The former walk-on made a name for himself in 2022 with his strong play on offense and special teams. From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Xavier Johnson was one of three wide receivers to get both a carry and a reception last season, and it looks like that will continue.
Although walk-ons don’t typically see the field much, the Ohio State football program has done a good job of finding some that ultimately do. This past season wide receiver Xavier Johnson made some huge plays when games counted for the Buckeyes.
Not every path in life is a straight line. That saying is not news to Ohio State Buckeyes junior linebacker Chip Traynum and graduate wide receiver Xavier
Not every path in life is a straight line. That saying is not news to Ohio State Buckeyes junior linebacker Chip Traynum and graduate wide receiver Xavier
Ohio State fifth-year senior wide receiver Xavier Johnson creatively announced on Monday he is returning for his extra year of eligibility in 2023, tagging redshirt junior tight end Cade Stover in an Instagram post with the caption, “What you say?” in reference to Stover’s decision earlier in the day.
The Ohio State football team got some great production out of a former walk-on. Xavier Johnson deserves a role next season. The Ohio State football team is picking up the pieces following its heartbreaking 42-41 loss to Georgia in the Peach Bowl.
Stetson Bennett threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Adonai Mitchell with 54 seconds left as No. 1 Georgia rallied to defeat No. 4 Ohio State 42-41 in the College Football Playoff at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Saturday.
After Georgia kicked a go-ahead field goal with just under two minutes in the first half, Ohio State took a 28-24 halftime lead on a 37-yard touchdown pass from quarterback C.J.
One of the most versatile Buckeye players needs to see more playing time – somewhere! Back in the day, it wasn’t unusual for college football players — even ones at premier programs like Ohio State — to play multiple positions.
When reports began to trickle out of Ohio State football’s preseason camp that Xavier Johnson might factor in the receiver rotation, some sounded the alarm and said if the Buckeyes have to use him, they’re going to be in real trouble.
With junior wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba sidelined by a leg injury he suffered in the first quarter of Saturday’s game against Notre Dame, Ohio State turned to fifth-year senior – and former walk-on – Xavier Johnson on a critical drive.
No. 2 Ohio State rallied from a three-point halftime deficit and defeated visiting No. 5 Notre Dame 21-10 in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday in the season opener for both teams.
After turning down multiple scholarship offers out of high school to walk on at Ohio State, fifth-year senior Xavier Johnson has played several different positions for the Buckeyes.
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