Another member of the Buckeyes’ offensive line became an official member of the program Wednesday, as freshman Austin Siereveld shed his stripe following practice.
Siereveld (6-5, 317), a four-star prospect out of Liberty (OH) Lakota East High School, arrived at Ohio State in January before making his debut with the team during spring camp. He was rated as the 15th-best interior offensive lineman in the country and eighth-best player in Ohio in his class, as well as the Buckeyes’ 20th-best commit for 2023. Siereveld committed to Ohio State on May 4, 2022, choosing the Buckeyes over Alabama and Notre Dame
The Liberty, Ohio native was seen working with the second-team offensive line at guard during fall practices made available to the media. With juniors Donovan Jackson and Matthew Jones set to reclaim their roles at left and right guard, respectively, as well as redshirt senior guard Enokk Vimah returning, Siereveld is not expected to earn considerable playing time in 2023.
Siereveld becomes the 15th Buckeye to shed their black stripe during fall camp and the 25th overall. He is also the 12th true freshman and eighth offensive lineman to earn the distinction, joining Tegra Tshabola (March 23) George Fitzpatrick (March 23), Quinton Burke (April 1), Victor Cutler Jr. (Aug. 10), Josh Simmons (Aug. 10), Luke Montgomery (Aug. 12) and Joshua Padilla (Aug. 21).
