Ohio State suspends CB Damon Webb

Ohio State defensive back Damon Webb has been suspended, the program announced before Saturday’s game against Northern Illinois.

The suspension for Webb is due to a violation of athletic department policy.

Webb, a sophomore, has been the Buckeyes’ primary nickel cornerback and has eight tackles through two games this season.

The Detroit native played mainly on special teams for the Buckeyes in 2014 before moving into a more prominent role on defense this season.

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The program did not offer a timetable for Webb’s potential return to the team.

Webb was a heralded recruit for the Buckeyes in their 2014 class. He held a four-star rating and was considered the 40th-best recruit in the country by Rivals.com. Rivals also rated Webb as the second-best player from Michigan and the fifth-best cornerback in the 2014 class.

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