Ohio State Buckeyes’ 2025 Transfer Portal Tracker
Following the conclusion of the 2024 regular season, players can now enter the transfer portal. Despite the Ohio State Buckeyes still being in the College Football Playoffs, head coach Ryan Day and his staff continue to be active in the portal.
Here’s a full breakdown of all potential targets, along with player’s who’ve committed to Ohio State and have announced their intentions to enter the transfer portal.
OSU Target List
Justice Haynes – Running Back, Alabama
With both TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins likely to enter the 2025 NFL draft, the Ohio State Buckeyes could be on the hunt for a running back in the transfer portal.
Ohio State writer Bill Kurelic discussed the Buckeyes’ connection to former Alabama running back Justice Haynes in a recent article.
“It’s clear the Buckeyes would like to add an experienced, talented running back to their roster and Justice Haynes is both. He was highly interested in Ohio State in high school and is good friends with Caleb Downs. Haynes also had a relationship with Tony Alford when Haynes was in high school, making both Ohio State and Michigan as schools to watch.”
Jaylin Davies – Cornerback, UCLA
One position group in need of depth for the Buckeyes is the cornerback room, as Denzel Burke will likely join Henderson and Judkins in the 2025 NFL Draft
Former Oregon and UCLA cornerback Jaylin Davies could be an intriguing player for Ohio State. Davies received an offer from the Buckeyes back in high school, but ultimately decided to sign with Oregon. After one season with the Ducks, he ended up with UCLA and started in multiple games throughout his three season with the Bruins.
Davies would be a one-year player for Ohio State, however, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles could use a veteran presence in the secondary next season.
Josh Tomlinson – Offensive Lineman, Northwestern
According to Kurelic, multiple schools including the Buckeyes immediately reached out to the former Wildcat as soon as he hit the transfer portal.
Former Oregon and UCLA cornerback Jaylin Davies could be an intriguing player for Ohio State. Davies received an offer from the Buckeyes back in high school, but ultimately decided to sign with Oregon. After one season with the Ducks, he ended up with UCLA and started in multiple games throughout his three season with the Bruins.
Davies would be a one-year player for Ohio State, however, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles could use a veteran presence in the secondary next season.
Josh Tomlinson – Offensive Lineman, Northwestern
According to Kurelic, multiple schools including the Buckeyes immediately reached out to the former Wildcat as soon as he hit the transfer portal.
When Josh Thompson entered the transfer portal the Northwestern star immediately heard from many schools including Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, LSU, Tennessee and others. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound Thompson, who is from Fenton, Mich., started 21 games for Northwestern and has played left guard, right guard and right tackle, where he played the final 11 games this season.”
– Bill Kurelic
Tomlinson took an official visit to Columbus after the season and would be a key acquisition for the Buckeyes’ offensive line struggles.
Quinten Joyner – Running Back, USC
Another player to look out for is former USC running back Quinten Joyner. According to Kurelic, Joyner recently flew to Columbus to visit the Buckeyes.
The freshman tackle put together a solid 2024 campaign, playing a total of 300 snaps and allowing one sack on the season. Daniels started the final five games at right tackle for the Golden Gophers, and finished with a offensive grade of 62.5, according to PFF.
OSU Players In The Transfer Portal
– Dec 16, 2024: Freshman quarterback Air Noland announced that he will be entering the transfer portal.
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