Ohio State running back named to Doak Walker preseason watch list
The 2026 Doak Walker preseason watch list was unveiled on Tuesday and Ohio State running back Bo Jackson was among the names appearing.
The Ohio State Buckeyes announced on Monday that running back Bo Jackson has been named a Doak Walker Award preseason candidate. The award, established in 1990, recognizes the top running back in college football each year and is named in honor of former SMU running back Doak Walker. Ohio State has consistently had one or more players on almost every preseason watch list.
Bo Jackson, a native of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, is considered one of the best freshman running backs in the country. He led all freshman running backs with 1,090 yards in the previous season, averaging 6.1 yards per carry and scoring six touchdowns. Jackson is the fifth Ohio State running back to record over 1,000 yards as a freshman and is expected to be the team's starter for the upcoming season.
Known for his explosive plays, Jackson's development and potential to excel in the second level have been commended by the coaching staff. Bo Jackson has been identified as a Doak Walker Award preseason candidate, with the winner to be revealed during ESPN's Home Depot College Football Awards Show on December 11.
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