Ohio State started spring practices this week, so the program has released jersey numbers for new arrivals and returning players.
The Buckeyes' first practice officially began on Tuesday, allowing us to look at Ohio State's newest faces, like wide receiver Carnell Tate in No. 17, Luke Montgomery in No. 51 and Will Smith Jr. in No. 53, among others.
The practice also provided us with a chance to see second-year quarterback Devin Brown perform while wearing No. 33 instead of No. 15, a change that may have to do with Brown's tweet about Hall of Famer Sammy Baugh in late February.
#33 The OG QB number. 1st QB in Canton. HOF class of 63. Slingin Sammy. pic.twitter.com/SBJ50qzcEb
— Devin Brown (@dbrownqb33) February 25, 2023
Here are all the jersey numbers for the scholarship freshmen and transfer additions as well as returning players with number changes as of Tuesday:
New Arrivals
Freshmen
- 15 - Jelani Thurman
- 17 - Carnell Tate
- 24 - Jermaine Mathews
- 25 - Malik Hartford
- 30 - Will Hartson
- 51 - Luke Montgomery
- 53 - Will Smith Jr.
- 62 - Josh Padilla
- 67 - Austin Siereveld
- 76 - Miles Walker
- 80 - Noah Rogers
- 86 - Bryson Rodgers
Transfers
- 14 - Ja'Had Carter
- 15 - Tristan Gebbia
- 20 - Davison Igbinosun
- 43 - John Ferlmann
- 59 - Victor Cutler Jr.
- 59 - Landon Smith
- 95 - Casey Magyar
- 96 - Collin Johnson
In addition to the newcomers receiving their new jersey numbers, four returning Buckeyes – wide receiver Kyion Grayes, kicker Parker Lewis, Brown and offensive tackle Tegra Tshabola – were listed with updated numbers on the roster Ohio State released to the media for spring practices.
Returners
- 7 - Kyion Grayes (17)
- 24 - Parker Lewis (23)
- 33 - Devin Brown (15)
- 77 - Tegra Tshabola (67)
Additionally, Sonny Styles appeared on Ohio State's roster in No. 20, the same number he wore for the Buckeyes during his first season with the program. However, Styles was seen wearing No. 6 during the practice window open to the media. Tristan Gebbia was also listed as No. 15 on the roster but wore No. 14 in the open window.
