Quick Info
| Profession | American football running back |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Latest News about Isaiah West
19/08/2026
After the first practice of fall camp, Ryan Day said West had taken a major step forward following an offseason in which he transformed his body. West said he felt much stronger and faster, and he was expected to make a major impact for the Buckeyes in 2026.
04/02/2026
Head coach Ryan Day announced that Isaiah West and running back Bo Jackson would miss Ohio State's spring practice while recovering from shoulder surgeries. Both were expected to be fully recovered in time for summer workouts and the preseason in August.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American college football running back for the Ohio State Buckeyes, wearing jersey number 32 and listed as a sophomore for the 2026 season. |
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| Team | Ohio State Buckeyes |
| Position | Running back |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
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| Weight | 222 lb |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | St. Joseph's Preparatory School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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Family
| Parents | Veronica West-Yates and Byron Smith |
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Career
| College | Ohio State University (2025-present) |
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| Recruiting | Three-star recruit who committed to Ohio State |
| Notable Early Career | Earned significant playing time as a true freshman in 2025 despite missing spring practice while recovering from a high school injury |
| Notable Game | Led the Buckeyes in rushing against Wisconsin, carrying nine times for 55 yards in a 34-0 victory |
| 2026 Season Role | Named a top-two running back on the depth chart, sharing the backfield with sophomore Bo Jackson |
| Pre-Season Ranking | Ranked 13th on Eleven Warriors' Buckeye 20 list of Ohio State's top players entering 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rushed for 861 yards and ten touchdowns as a junior at St. Joseph's Preparatory School. | |
| 2. Missed all of spring practice as a true freshman while recovering from a senior-year high school injury. | |
| 3. Had shoulder surgery in the offseason before his sophomore year, missing spring practice in 2026 but returning fully healthy for fall camp. |
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