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Ohio State freshman shows incredible body transformation before taking a snap

The Ohio State freshman could end up seeing significant snaps next season as a freshman.
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Legend Bey (2) puts on his helmet during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Legend Bey (2) puts on his helmet during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

During spring practice, the Ohio State football program had plenty of solid performers. Quite frankly, they had several young players step up and show that they deserve some snaps early in their careers. Freshman running back Legend Bey was one of those players.

Bey had quite the recruiting saga. His family forced him to commit to Tennessee before he was able to get out of that commitment and come to Columbus. He played quarterback in high school, but will play running back for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Early in the spring, he showed some real burst.

While he didn't play in the Spring Game due to an injury, Bey showed prior to that that he deserves some snaps once the Fall rolls around. He was one of the most exciting freshmen that the Buckeyes have. His body transformation since he left high school is quite stark.

Ohio State freshman Legend Bey shows off incredible body transformation

In just a few months of playing for the Buckeyes, Bey has already had an incredible body transformation. Take a look at the progress he has made in just a few months.

Bey has made quite the transformation since enrolling in Columbus. He has done a great job dedicating himself to the weight room since deciding that he wants to play for the Buckeyes. While he won't be the starter as a freshman, he certainly will be seeing the field a little bit.

It would be surprising if Bey didn't see the field in some games this season. Bo Jackson and Isaiah West are the starter and the backup, so the Buckeyes are going to only play Bey a little bit. Even so, Bey seems like he's done too much to be sitting on the bench.

Mick Marotti continues to be the strength and conditioning coach for Ohio State. He has some detractors, but Ryan Day clearly thinks he is doing a good job. It's hard to argue with the results, especially after the Buckeyes won the national title in 2024.

Legend Bey could be the next impact freshman for the Ohio State football program

Bey got a lot of snaps while Jackson and West were sidelined in the spring after having offseason surgery. Until he got hurt, he looked electric out on the field. Now, the Buckeyes have both of their main running backs back. However, they still have to figure out how to get Bey on the field.

Quite frankly, Bey showed too much during the spring not to see the field when the Fall rolls around. Bey will likely see the field in a running back and a receiver scenario. He is a solid freshman who has done a good job of working to make sure that the coaches have noticed him.

It seems that Ohio State could have multiple impact freshmen, as Chris Henry Jr. is competing for a starting receiver spot, as well. With Henry Jr. and Bey on the roster, the Buckeyes are going to have some young guys seeing some snaps this year.

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