Ohio State honours ‘Iron’ winter work
Ohio State handed out 'Iron Buckeye' recognition after winter training to wideouts Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Inniss, safety Jaylen McClain and linebacker Garrett Stover — a nod to leadership and consistency in the program’s strength-work culture Eleven Warriors. The accolade highlights the role of organized, repeatable winter workouts in team development. Eleven Warriors
Smith finished the 2025 season with 87 catches for 1,243 yards and 12 touchdowns, according to his Ohio State stat line. espn.com He was one of three Buckeyes named unanimous All‑Americans for 2025, a distinction confirmed by Ohio State and national outlets. elevenwarriors.com Inniss confirmed he will return for his senior season on Jan. 8, 2026, and posted 36 receptions for 271 yards and three TDs during the 2025 campaign. elevenwarriors.com Ohio State’s secondary contributor recorded 53 total tackles in 2025 and was listed among the program’s top‑20 players heading into 2026 by 247Sports. espn.com Linebacker Garrett Stover entered the program as an early enrollee, logged five games in 2024 while preserving eligibility, and totaled 89 tackles with three sacks and two interceptions as a senior in high school per his OSU bio. ohiostatebuckeyes.com The Iron Buckeye recognition is handed out by Ohio State’s strength staff twice a year and is tied to measurable offseason strength and conditioning performance overseen by Mickey Marotti and his staff. msn.com
