Bennett Christian, a TE for Ohio State and former four-star recruit, has been suspended for the entire season due to testing positive for a banned substance.
Some major news from Ryan Day today:
-Kourt Williams will miss the 2023 season after suffering another ACL injury.
-TE Bennett Christian has been suspended for the 2023 season after testing positive for a banned supplement.— The Buckeye Nut (@TheBuckeyeNut) August 14, 2023
Christian issued the following statement after his suspension was announced.
Statement regarding the recent news about me. I want it to be known that I take responsibility for what goes into my body. It is important for all athletes to be educated on any supplement they take and everything that could be put in it. Please let this be a lesson to everyone. pic.twitter.com/pgcbhA20GL
— Bennett Christian (@BennettC87) August 14, 2023
Christian, who was expected to be a backup behind Cade Stover, was ranked as the No. 7 TE in the 2022 class.