Josh Fryar Loses Black Stripe

Beech Grove, IN (October 4, 2020) - Ohio Sate Offensive tackle Josh Fryar was given the honor of having his black stripe removed yesterday. Fryar was a three-star recruit from Beech Grove, Indiana, coming in at 6 feet, 4 inches and 275 pounds.

The black stripe ritual was designed by Urban Meyer as an in-house motivational tactic for his players. The stripe doesn't come off a freshman's helmet until he has proven he's worthy of being a Buckeye. So the longer it's on, the more stressful it becomes. Everyone in practice sees it.

Fryar becomes the first of six offensive linemen to lose the black stripe. More than a player's personal pride is at stake because the coach announces every time a freshman has his stripe removed. In a world where Ohio State invites top-rated prospects into the program every year, it gives fans -- who can't see practice -- a way of tracking which players are acclimating to the program the right way. It's very public.

Fryar was excited about the honor and had some words of gratitude.

“I just want to thank everybody here, thank you Coach Stud, especially, thank my O-line unit, thank my strength coaches, and I especially want to thank the defense for going hard every day and giving me a look. Go Bucks!”

Fryar thanks his teammates and coaches below.

🚨 Black Stripe Alert ‼️

Big moment for the big man! Congrats on losing your stripe @joshfryar2!#GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/yyBvigqYj8

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 3, 2020

Fryar becomes the eighth freshmen to lose their black stripe, a list that includes Miyan Williams, Trey Sermon, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Kourt Williams, Gee Scott, Jr. and Julian Fleming.

SOURCE: Buckeyes Wire

SIGNED: Josh Fryar Is Officially A Buckeye

Beech Grove, IN (December 18, 2019) — Offensive lineman Josh Fryar from Beech Grove, Indiana is now officially a Buckeye. Fryar sent in his signed Letter of Intent to join Ohio State’s 2020 recruiting class.

He stands 6-foot-5 tall and weighs 305 lbs, already in the range of most current OSU offensive linemen.

Here’s a look at what Fryar brings to Ohio State.

Ranking:
He is a 3-star prospect, considered the No. 20 guard and 3rd-best player in the state of Indiana this year.

Other Offers:
He picked the Buckeyes over offers from schools like Alabama, Oregon, Michigan State, Penn State, and Wisconsin.

Positional Projection: 
Fryar projects to play somewhere on the interior of the offensive line. He is ranked as a guard by recruiting services, but has played center as well. It’s likely that Harry Miller and Luke Wypler lock that spot down after Josh Myers leaves, but Greg Studrawa loves players who can fit in at multiple spots along the line and Fryar can certainly do that.

Commitment:
He committed to the Buckeyes in July 2019.

Enrolling:
Fryar will wait until summer 2020 to enroll at OSU.

Projected Impact: 
With some spotty recruiting along the line in recent years and at least two, and possibly as many as four linemen headed to the NFL after this year, replenishing that room was a top priority.

Fryar is one of six linemen the Buckeyes are expecting to sign. With Jonah Jackson, and possibly Wyatt Davis gone after this year, there will be spots available on the two-deep at guard.

Related | Josh Fryar honored as an All-American

While it’s never wise to project a true freshman to win playing time up front, Fryar might be in a position to at least get on the field somewhat regularly fairly early in his career.

The safe bet is always to project an offensive lineman for a redshirt year. But don’t be surprised if Fryar is a regular contributor by 2021.

You can watch Fryar’s junior season highlight reel below.


SOURCE: TheOzone
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Josh Fryar honored as an All-American

Beech Grove, IN (December 9, 2019) — The All-American Bowl Selection Tour was at Beech Grove High School on Monday to award four-star offensive lineman Josh Fryar with his jersey to play in this year’s game.

Fryar is tabbed as the No. 1 recruit in Indiana and No. 12 offensive guard in the country. He is committed to Ohio State.

“It was great,” Fryar said of his ceremony. “I loved it. It was kind of exciting seeing this whole All American thing. I’ve been seeing it for the past few years and I’m excited to be part of it.”

Fryar is part of roughly 90 of the nation’s best high school football players headed to San Antonio to play in the All-American Bowl on Jan. 4. NBC will have the national broadcast from inside the Alamo Dome.

“Competition,” Fryar said of what he’s looking forward to. “Just competing against the best guys in the nation and especially seeing how I match up against them.”

The 6-foot-5 1/2, 305-pound Fryar committed to the Buckeyes on July 4 over his other finalists Indiana, Oregon and Penn State. He remains fully locked in and will put pen to paper during the Early Signing Period on Dec. 18.

“The atmosphere around the program right now is electric,” Fryar said. “Coach (Greg) Studwara has the offensive line right and Coach Mick (Marotti) obviously I think is the greatest weight lifting coach, strength coordinator, whatever you want to call it in the nation. They’re just rolling right now and it’s all built on toughness.”

Fryar is part of an Ohio State class that ranks No. 4 nationally. He is joined by Paris Johnson Jr., Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Gee Scott Jr., Lathan Ransom, Luke Wypler, Cody Simon and Kourt Williams as an All-American.

SOURCE: 247 Sports

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Josh Fryar receives All-American jersey

Beech Grove, IN (December 9, 2019) — Josh Fryar is not the star of the 2020 class. He’s ranked as a three-star offensive lineman out of Beech Grove High School, and he’ll be a developmental prospect who’s been evaluated as someone who won’t see the field until further down the road in his Buckeye career but can be a really good long-term option.

So, with all that being said, the Buckeyes will have a hell of a developmental prospect waiting in the wings over the next year or two.

Fryar, the No. 3-ranked senior in Indiana, received his All-American Bowl jersey on Monday.

This kid may drive me crazy at times but we laugh hard at the dumb things. He will always be a big Loser in my book. Congratulations on making the #allamericanbowl pic.twitter.com/yYfvEdxCud

— Tabitha (@thacker30) December 9, 2019

Fryar is one of eight 2020 Buckeye commits who have been named to the All-American Bowl roster, and he is one of three offensive line commits, joining Johnson and Luke Wypler.

Pretty impressive for a player whose ranking puts him at No. 17 in this Ohio State class out of 25. Speaks to the depth of this class.

SOURCE: Eleven Warriors 
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