Josh Deeds is a writer based in Columbus, OH, and enjoys science fiction, hockey, and the gridiron. For the last four years, he's contributed to different sites, including The Hockey Writers and NHL Trade Rumors.
Running back Ja'Kobi Jackson is a transfer from the Florida Gators who is competing for a spot in the Buckeyes' lineup. As the first transfer to have his black stripe removed at training camp. How should we view his status in the organization?
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