Bo Jackson (2020s running back)
| No. 25 – Ohio State Buckeyes | |
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| Position | Running back |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Villa Angela-St. Joseph (Cleveland, Ohio) |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Lamar "Bo" Jackson is an American college football running back for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Early life, family and education
Jackson attended Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, Ohio.[1] As a junior, he tallied 114 carries for 1,700 yards and 28 touchdowns.[2] Coming out of high school, Jackson was rated as a four-star recruit, the 8th best running back, and the 101st overall player in the class of 2025.[3] Jackson committed to play college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes over offers from schools such as Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ole Miss and Tennessee.[2][4]
College athlete
During Jackson's freshman year at Ohio State, he rushed for over 1,000 yards.[5]
References
- ^ Teague Robinson, Cameron (7 June 2024). "What is Ohio State getting in Lamar 'Bo' Jackson? Versatility to match the name". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ a b Goul, Matt (June 4, 2024). "What Ohio State is getting in running back Bo Jackson of Villa Angela-St. Joseph". Cleveland.com. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ Stephenson, Creg (27 February 2024). "Alabama offers scholarship to running back named Bo Jackson". AL.com. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ Lee, Ainslie (13 March 2024). "Another Auburn running back named Bo Jackson? It's possible after recent scholarship offer". AL.com. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "Bo Jackson". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 20, 2026.