Ohio State's Transfer Portal Tracker: Unveiling the Roster's Movement
As the transfer portal officially opened on January 2nd, we at Land-Grant Holy Land are dedicated to keeping you updated on all the exciting roster changes surrounding Ohio State. From players leaving to new additions, this tracker will be your go-to source for all the latest news.
Let's dive into the world of transfers and uncover the stories behind these moves.
Transferring Out (27): Unveiling the Departures
Bryson Rodgers (WR, Jr.) -> USF: A four-star prospect, Rodgers leaves Ohio State with 11 receptions and a touchdown to his name. His journey now takes him to USF.
Jelani Thurman (TE, Jr.) -> UNC: Ranked as a top-100 prospect, Thurman caught 13 passes and scored two touchdowns during his time in Columbus. He's now set to join UNC.
Lincoln Kienholz (QB, Jr.) -> Louisville: Kienholz, a 2023 prospect, played a crucial role in Ohio State's 'Presidential Package'. He attempted 36 passes and rushed for two scores. His next chapter unfolds at Louisville.
Bryce West (CB, Soph.) -> Wisconsin: Hailing from Cleveland Glenville, West was a highly-rated prospect. In two years, he registered seven solo tackles and a forced fumble. He's now committed to Wisconsin.
C.J. Hicks (LB/EDGE, Sr.) -> USF: Hicks, a former five-star recruit, spent four years at Ohio State. His impact was felt with 42 tackles and two sacks. He's now headed to USF.
Sam Williams-Dixon (RB, Soph.) -> South Carolina: Joining Ohio State in 2024, Williams-Dixon tallied 10 carries and a touchdown. He's now set to continue his journey at South Carolina.
Dominic Kirks (DL, Soph.): Kirks, a late addition in 2024, played limited snaps but made an impact with two tackles. His future plans are yet to be announced.
Logan George (EDGE, Sr.): Originally from the 2021 class, George transferred to Ohio State this offseason. Unfortunately, injuries limited his playing time. His next steps are uncertain.
Damarion Witten (WR, Soph.): Another Glenville product, Witten committed as a tight end but eventually switched to wide receiver. He's yet to announce his next move.
James Peoples (RB, Soph.) -> Penn State: Entering the 2025 season as a starter contender, Peoples finished as RB3. He's now committed to Penn State.
Nick McLarty (Punter, Soph.) -> Arizona State: With a powerful leg, McLarty never got a chance to showcase his skills at Ohio State. He's now headed to Arizona State.
Jackson Courville (Kicker, Jr.) -> Tulane: Courville, with a solid record at Ball State, never got a chance to kick a field goal for Ohio State. He's now committed to Tulane.
Devonate Armstrong (OL, Soph.): Armstrong, a 2024 recruit, didn't see any game action. His future plans are unknown.
Aaron Scott Jr. (CB, Soph.): A five-star prospect, Scott made an impact with 11 tackles and two pass breakups. His next move is yet to be announced.
Mylan Graham (WR, Soph.): Ohio State's highly-rated receiver, Graham caught six passes in 2025. He's yet to reveal his future plans.
Tegra Tshabola (OL, Sr.): One of Ohio State's veterans, Tshabola started at right guard and was part of a national championship team. His next chapter is uncertain.
Justin Terry (OT, Soph.): Terry, who began at West Virginia, transferred to Ohio State. He appeared in six games and is now a free agent.
Quincy Porter (WR, Fr.) -> Notre Dame: Ohio State's top receiver in the 2025 class, Porter's freshman season was cut short by injury. He's now committed to Notre Dame.
Jayvon McFadden (OL, Fr.): McFadden played limited snaps and is now a free agent.
Maxwell Roy (DL, Fr.) -> UCLA: Roy, a reserve tackle, didn't see any game action. He's now committed to UCLA.
Keenan Nelson Jr. (Safety, Jr.): Transferring from South Carolina, Nelson Jr. played on special teams. His future plans are unknown.
Jarquez Carter (DL, Fr.): A big signing for Ohio State, Carter played limited snaps. He's now a free agent.
Ty Howard (LB, Sr.): Howard, the older brother of Bo Jackson, didn't see game action. His next move is uncertain.
Malik Hartford (Safety, Jr.): Hartford, a highly touted recruit, played nearly 300 snaps. He's now a free agent.
Bodpegn Miller (WR, Fr.): Miller, a dual-threat quarterback in high school, joined Ohio State as a wide receiver. He's yet to announce his next step.
Eric Mensah (DL, Soph.) -> Virginia Tech: Mensah appeared in four games and recorded two tackles. He's now committed to Virginia Tech.
Faheem Delane (Safety, Fr.): Delane, a contributor as a freshman, tallied 12 tackles. He's now a free agent.
Transferring In (7): Reinforcements Arrive
Mason Williams (TE, Jr., Ohio): Williams, with over 1,100 snaps under his belt, joins Ohio State as a veteran tight end.
Dalton Riggs (Long Snapper, Sr., UCF): Riggs, with a perfect accuracy record, is set to be Ohio State's starting long snapper.
John Walker (DL, Jr., UCF): Walker, a former top recruit, brings almost 900 career snaps to Ohio State.
Devin McCuin (WR, Jr., UTSA): McCuin, a speedy veteran, joins Ohio State's wide receiver corps. With his track speed, he's set to make an impact.
Christian Alliegro (LB, Jr., Wisconsin): Alliegro, a productive veteran, joins Ohio State's linebacker room. His experience will be invaluable.
Earl Little Jr. (Safety, Jr., Florida State): Little Jr., a former top-100 prospect, joins Ohio State's secondary. With his experience, he's expected to start.
Terry Moore (Safety, Sr., Duke): Moore, a proven playmaker, joins Ohio State's defensive backfield. His return from injury is anticipated.
Stay tuned as we continue to update this tracker with the latest transfer news surrounding Ohio State. The roster movement is sure to keep us on the edge of our seats!
