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Ohio State’s ‘Bo’ Jackson Is Lamar Jackson Jr., Unrelated to Bo or the Ravens QB

The freshman’s breakout has made his identity a frequent on‑air clarification.

Overview

  • He leads the Buckeyes with 835 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 129 carries, averaging 6.5 yards per attempt heading into the Michigan game.
  • He is from Cleveland and attended Villa Angela–St. Joseph High School, the same school once attended by Michigan great Desmond Howard.
  • He is not related to two‑sport legend Bo Jackson or Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, and his nickname pays homage to the Auburn Heisman winner.
  • He was a multi‑sport standout in high school, competing in football, baseball and track and field.
  • Recruiting services rated him a 247Sports Composite four‑star prospect (No. 161 overall, No. 10 RB nationally, No. 6 in Ohio) with offers that included Auburn.