Freshman punter Jesse Mirco became the eighth member of Ohio State's 2021 recruiting class to have his black stripe removed, shedding his following the Buckeyes' practice on Friday.

“I just want to thank you boys for welcoming me into the brotherhood,” Mirco said as fifth-year senior long snapper Bradley Robinson removed the stripe from his helmet. “All the coaching staff for the opportunity – coach Mick(ey Marotti), coach Chris (Fenelon), the strength staff and the specs (special teams unit). Go Bucks.”

Mirco follows the lead of wide receivers Marvin Harrison and  Emeka Egbuka , defensive end  Jack Sawyer , running back  TreVeyon Henderson , linebacker  Reid Carrico , cornerback  Denzel Burke and quarterback Kyle McCord in having his stripe removed. All eight were early enrollees.

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