The 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes Black Stripe Draft

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr hold their annual Black Stripe Draft, selecting which Ohio State true freshmen will have their black stripes removed from their helmets first. Follow along as Tony and Tom discuss their picks, ranging from standout quarterbacks to future special teams stars, while inviting listeners and subscribers to join in the fun by competing against them on the Buckeye Huddle message board. Tune in for an exciting and competitive draft process filled with insights and some friendly banter! 00:00 Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast 00:11 Introducing the Black Stripe Draft 01:07 Competing Against Listeners and Viewers 01:52 Draft Strategy and Rules 03:15 First Round Picks 06:00 Second Round Picks 09:08 Third Round Picks 11:41 Fourth Round Picks 14:58 Fifth Round Picks 18:18 Sixth Round Picks 27:57 The Importance of Losing the Black Stripe Before the Season 28:30 Drafting the Next Tier of Players 29:14 Offensive Line Prospects and Challenges 31:57 Wide Receiver and Tight End Picks34:12 Defensive Line and Special Teams Considerations 37:18 Final Picks and Strategy Discussion 51:26 Concluding Thoughts and Viewer Engagement