Ohio State wide receiver Kamryn Babb has arguably been the most resilient player in college football.
Four ACL tears haven’t stopped the graduate wide receiver and captain of the Buckeyes.
After a very promising spring where Babb flashed in practices people feared the worst after Babb suffered another injury. However, this time it appears Babb will only be out a few weeks.
“He’s been healthy, you know, he had a little bump in the road that we were a little worried about. But it didn’t come back as a big deal, so that was great” said head coach Ryan Day.
Babb, who is the oldest wide receiver on Ohio State’s roster, has yet to record a catch in his college career. Injuries have limited his career to only eight career game appearances.
Still given the chance, Babb could help add depth and experience to an already loaded unit for the Buckeyes.
“I thought up until that practice, he had been really practicing at a high level and really had a chance to have an impact on offense. I think he will. We’ll get him back in a couple weeks and get back to work” said Day.
Ryan Day continued to express confidence in Babb’s ability to contribute this season.
“If he can stay healthy, he’s going to have an impact on this offense for sure” Day added.
Coming out of high school Babb was a 4-star recruit with big potential.
Even without playing much due to injury Babb has still left a meaningful impact on the program with his off the field contributions.
"Some people remember stats. Everyone remembers how you make them feel."
Here's @brianhartline call to @kamm_o's family to let them know their son is a Buckeye Captain: pic.twitter.com/goGxWiNya4
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 27, 2021
“Thank you for your son because he’s made an impact. More off the field than on the field but that’s the ones that last forever everyone knows that some people remember stats everyone how you make them feel. And Kam makes people feel a certain way,” Brian Hartline said to Babb’s parents as Babb was announced as a captain.
Even if sidelined a few weeks Babb’s teammates will be glad he is around to help mentor and lead his unit.
If Babb can avoid any major injuries expect him to contribute in some way to a loaded 2022 Ohio State team.
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