RB Lamar "Bo" Jackson (Official Thread)

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Freshman Running Back Bo Jackson Drilling Down on Finer Points of Running Back Position in Effort to Make Early Depth Chart Climb

With a shot to emerge as Ohio State's No. 3 running back in his freshman season, small details like ball security, pass protection and special teams are a focus for Bo Jackson.

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Freshman Running Back Bo Jackson Drilling Down on Finer Points of Running Back Position in Effort to Make Early Depth Chart Climb​

Ohio State’s No. 3 running back spot seems open for the taking.

James Peoples and West Virginia transfer CJ Donaldson are the clear frontrunners to replace TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins as the Buckeyes’ top two backs, but beyond that, there’s an open door for a freshman to contend with Sam Williams-Dixon for the next spot in line. And Bo Jackson might be his top competition this spring.

“Right now, I'm just trying to work as hard as I can and do whatever I can for everybody,” Jackson said on Wednesday.

Arriving on campus to some solid acclaim – both for his name and his talent – Jackson is dedicated to drilling down on the fine details of his position to try and climb Ohio State’s depth chart in his first season as a Buckeye.

“He's a hard worker,” Peoples said. “He came in here and just kept his head down, just been working. He has good speed, of course, good feet. He’s a good back and a good dude as well. So, well-rounded guy.”

Jackson was the 247Sports composite No. 160 overall prospect and No. 10 running back for the recruiting class of 2025, but those rankings may well have been higher had he not missed the majority of his senior season with a knee injury. As a junior, Jackson rushed for 1,700 yards and nearly 30 touchdowns.

His athletic profile is exceptional, with a classic blend of speed, power and cutting ability. He landed at No. 32 on 247Sports’ list of the top 50 “freakiest” athletes in his recruiting class. He was also known for his receiving prowess out of the backfield for Villa Angela-St. Joseph.

“I’d say I’m very versatile,” Jackson said. “I can catch, I can move fast, I feel like I’m pretty good.”
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