Max Riley joins Ohio State Brotherhood after shedding black stripe

Max Riley, a four-star freshman offensive lineman, has shed his black stripe and officially joined the Ohio State Brotherhood. The Avon Lake, Ohio, native became the fourth freshman this season to achieve this milestone, joining Cincere Johnson, DeShawn Steward, and Braxton Rembert. Riley was regarded as the No. 168 player in the country and the No. 9 interior offensive lineman in the 2026 recruiting class. After his introduction by Director of Player Development C.J. Barnett, Riley expressed gratitude to his teammates and coaching staff, underscoring the supportive culture at Ohio State.

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