Fresh off the loss to Miami, the dominoes are starting to fall as the transfer portal window opens tomorrow. Follow this thread for updates as several former Buckeyes are expected to make their decisions during the transfer portal period.
Tight End Jelani Thurman will enter the transfer portal. The Georgia native will have two years of eligibility remaining. Thurman spent 3 seasons with Ohio State. He caught 7 passes for 84 yards and 1 touchdown this season.
Ohio native and Glenville product Bryce West will enter the transfer portal. The former 4-star recruit spent two seasons with the Buckeyes. West redshirted his freshman season and will have 3 more seasons of eligibility.
West had seen limited snaps in his time with the Buckeyes, but was poised to make an impact in his junior season following the departure of Lorenzo Styles. West finished his Ohio State tenure with 10 total tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 1 pass deflection.
Ohio native CJ Hicks will enter the transfer portal. Hicks is a former 5-star recruit and top ten recruit in the nation. The former Archbishop Alter product came to Ohio State with all the hype and expectations a recruit can garner. Hicks played linebacker for the first 3 years of his Ohio State career before switching to EDGE this season. He converted 42 tackles and 2 sacks in four seasons with the program.
Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz will enter the transfer portal. The South Dakota native narrowly lost the quarterback battle to Julian Sayin before the season opener against Texas. Kienholz was asked about a potential decision before the matchup with Miami, to which he stated he was undecided. Kienholz will now look for an opportunity to start. Kienholz is a fantastic athlete, having played 3 sports in high school. He had been featured in different rushing packages during the season.
Ohio native Sam Dixon has entered the transfer portal. Dixon previously entered the portal last season but withdrew soon after. Dixon has seen limited in action in his time with Ohio State and will look to compete elsewhere. Dixon played for the West Holmes Knights before transferring to the Pickerington North Panthers.
Former Idaho State transfer Logan George will enter the transfer portal again after one season with Ohio State. George appeared in just two games this season. He converted 2 total tackles. George will have 1 more season of eligibility
Defensive end Dom Kirks will enter the transfer portal. Kirks has seen limited time in his Ohio State tenure. The former 4-star recruit redshirted last season. Kirks will look to receive more playing time with another program.
Damarion Witten will enter the transfer portal. Witten came to Ohio State as a tight end before making the transition to wide receiver. The Glenville product and former 4-star recruit received offers from programs such as Kentucky, Louisville, Cincinnati, Iowa State, and more.
James Peoples will transfer after two seasons with Ohio State. Peoples sat behind TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins in his freshman season before earning the starting job in year two. Inconsistent play led to him falling out of favor and freshman running back Bo Jackson quickly emerged as the lead back. Now, Peoples will look for a fresh start with a new team.
Former Ball State transfer K Jackson Courville is back in the portal after one season with the Buckeyes. With Jayden Fielding out of eligibility, Courville was set to compete for the starting job next season. Now, the Buckeyes will have to pivot to somebody else to take over.
Australian P Nick McClarty has entered the portal after two seasons with Ohio State. McClarty competed with fellow Aussie Joe McGuire but got beat out by McGuire. McClarty will now look for opportunities elsewhere
Offensive lineman Isaiah Kema will enter the transfer portal. The former 3-star recruit will look for playing time elsewhere.
Defensive back Aaron Scott Jr has entered the transfer portal. Scott Jr had been a reliable special teamer and was looking to make an impact next season.
Wide receiver Mylan Graham has entered the transfer portal. Graham struggled to see consistent playing time during his Buckeyes tenure. He will now look to receive more opportunities elsewhere.
Offensive lineman Tegra Tshabola has entered the transfer portal. Tshabola started at right guard the past two seasons but struggled to find consistency in his play. Tshabola did not play in the loss to Miami due to injury. The National Champion will now look for a fresh start with a new team.
Offensive lineman Justin Terry has entered the transfer portal. Originally a West Virginia commit, Terry transferred to Ohio State last offseason. The right tackle will look for more opportunities elsewhere.
Wide receiver Quincy Porter Jr will enter the transfer portal. Porter Jr dealt with injuries for a majority of the season but was set to make in impact in his sophomore year. The impact of losing Brian Hartline cannot be understated and the Buckeyes will look to add depth through the transfer portal under Cortez Hankton.
Offensive lineman Jayvon McFadden has entered the transfer portal after one season with the Buckeyes. A former 4-star recruit, McFadden will look to find opportunities elsewhere.
Ohio State defensive tackle Maxwell Roy has entered the transfer portal after one season with the Buckeyes. Depth at defensive tackle will be a concern as next season approaches. While the group has plenty of talent, many of the additions have yet to prove themselves. Coach Larry Johnson will have his work cut out for him if he wants to take this group to the next level.
Safety Keenan Nelson Jr has entered the transfer portal. Nelson began his career with the South Carolina Gamecocks. Nelson now enters the portal for a second time in search of a new home.
Buckeyes defensive lineman Eric Mensah has entered the transfer portal after two seasons. Mensah redshirted last season and received limited snaps this season.
Buckeyes linebacker Ty Howard has entered the portal after one season with the program. Howard came to Ohio State as a transfer from Duquesne. He is related to Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson.
Safety Malik Hartford has entered the transfer portal. Hartford had been battling for more playing time this season alongside Caleb Downs, but he was beat out by Jaylen McClain. He will look for an opportunity with another program.
Wide receiver Bodpegn Miller has entered the transfer portal after one season with the Buckeyes. The Ohio native attended Ontario High School before choosing Ohio State. Miller will now look to find more opportunities at another program. Programs such as Kent State and Toledo could be in play.
Safety Faheem Delane has entered the transfer portal after one season with Ohio State. Delane was set to take the next step in his game following the departure of Caleb Downs. Instead, Delane will look for a new home. Now, the Buckeyes will look to potentially make an addition in the transfer portal to fill the void left by Downs and Delane.
Defensive lineman Joshua Mickens has entered the transfer portal after three seasons with the program. Mickens saw limited snaps in his time with the Buckeyes and will look for opportunities elsewhere.
Defensive lineman Trajen Odom has entered the transfer portal after one season with the Buckeyes
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