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Ohio State's Bo Jackson: Not Who You Think!
13 Sep
Summary
- Ohio State's Bo Jackson shares his name with a legend but is unrelated.
- His real first name is Lamar, nicknamed 'Bo' after the Heisman winner.
- He is the son of Lamar Jackson, not the NFL quarterback.
Ohio State's sophomore running back, Lamar Jackson, is making a name for himself, though his famous nickname, 'Bo,' leads to common misconceptions. He is not related to the legendary Bo Jackson, who played in both the NFL and MLB.
The nickname 'Bo' was given to the young Jackson in homage to the Heisman Trophy winner, inspired by his multi-sport athletic background during his youth. This connection is purely honorary.
Furthermore, while his first name is Lamar, he is not related to the Baltimore Ravens' two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson. He shares the birth-certificate name with the NFL star, but their connection is coincidental.
Jackson's path to Ohio State is also notable. He played high school football at Villa Angela-St. Joseph in Cleveland, a school that also produced Michigan legend Desmond Howard. Despite offers from SEC powerhouses, Jackson committed to Ohio State.
As a freshman last season, Jackson proved his potential, rushing for 1,090 yards on 179 carries, averaging an impressive 6.1 yards per carry, and scoring six touchdowns in 13 games.
