​In case you missed the news of the day, Ohio State announced its ‘Block O’ honoree on Saturday, and it is none other than senior wide receiver Brandon Inniss, who also just so happens to be one of seven captains named for the year. He is the seventh ‘Block O’ recipient and third wide receiver to receive the honor since the tradition was instituted in 2020, when the NCAA permitted college players to wear the jersey number 0.The ‘Block O’ tradition at Ohio State has become a vital part of the program and honors the late, great college and pro football Hall of Famer Bill Willis, who was an All-American defensive end at Ohio State and broke the color barrier in the NFL when he played for the Cleveland Browns. His No. 99 is retired on the banks of the Olentangy.At Ohio State, the ‘Block O’ tradition is handed out annually to the player who embodies what Willis stood for — toughness, accountability, and the highest of character — values that the current-day Buckeyes strive for every day. Enter stage left for 2026, Brandon Inniss.With the addition of a new member of the ‘Block O’ club, here’s a look at all of the honorees in the history of the tradition.Jonathon Cooper, Defensive End (2020)Hometown | Gahanna, OhioHigh School | Gahanna-LincolnYears Played for Ohio State | 2016 to 2020Cooper was the very first recipient of the “Block O” and set the standard for what the tradition meant. He had a motor and work ethic that got the most out of his ability, and was a team captain and leader of the team during the COVID-19 pandemic.Thayer Munford, Offensive Tackle (2021)Hometown | Cincinnati, OhioHigh School | Massillon WashingtonYears Played for Ohio State | 2017 to 2021Munford started four years at Ohio State and was an AFCA First Team All-American in 2021. He was the anchor of OSU’s offensive line for a few years and helped pave the way for running back J.K. Dobbins to become the only Buckeye running back to surpass 2,000 yards in a season during the 2019 campaign.Kamryn Babb, Wide Receiver (2022)Hometown | St. Louis, MissouriHigh School | Christian BrothersYears Played for Ohio State | 2018 to 2022Babb was the embodiment of resiliency in his career. He was plagued with knee injuries, having to come back from four ACL tears total, and despite not being a part of the main rotation at receiver, was elected a captain in 2022. He was an example to his teammates and a beloved member of the team. There wasn’t a dry eye in the ‘Shoe when he caught his only touchdown pass against Indiana.Xavier Johnson, Wide Receiver (2023)Hometown | Cincinnati, OhioHigh School | Summit Country DayYears Played for Ohio State | 2018 to 2023Johnson is what it means to work hard and persevere. He was in Columbus for six years, initially as a walk-on, grinding things out on the scout team and special teams before earning a scholarship ahead of the 2021 season. He was as versatile as one could be and a dynamic playmaker who went from walk-on to captain and starter to an NFL player.C