Brandon Inniss named 2026 Block O recipient for Ohio State football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Brandon Inniss has been named the Block O recipient for Ohio State football in 2026. The senior wide receiver, who was also selected as a team captain, becomes the seventh player to receive this honor since the tradition began in 2020. The Block O award honors the legacy of Bill Willis, a Hall of Famer and former Ohio State defensive end, emphasizing toughness, accountability, and character. Inniss joins a distinguished group of past recipients, which includes notable players like Jonathon Cooper, Thayer Munford, and Sonny Styles. He is expected to have a significant role this upcoming season.
- •Brandon Inniss is the 2026 Block O recipient.
- •He is a senior wide receiver and team captain.
- •The Block O tradition started in 2020.
- •Values honored include toughness and accountability.
- •Inniss joins six previous recipients.
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State football history of 'Block O' recipients | Buckeyes Wire
"Ohio State receiver Brandon Innis was announced as the program's 'Block O' recipient Saturday. Here are the players who have been honored since 2020.
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