Ohio State defensive tackle Maxwell Roy enters NCAA transfer portal

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Ohio State defensive tackle Maxwell Roy has entered the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. Roy spent just one season with the Buckeyes after joining the program in June.

He does not have any statistics listed on his Ohio State biography. In addition, no information was provided about his availability during the 2025 season.

Prior to enrolling at Ohio State, Roy was ranked as a three-star prospect and the No. 413 overall recruit in the 2025 class, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings. He also checked in as the No. 38 defensive lineman in the class and the No. 13 overall player from the state, hailing from Delran (NJ) St. Joseph’s Prep School.

In addition to playing football in high school, Roy also participated in other sports. He was an All-American wrestler and also threw for the track and field squad.

Roy also hails from the same high school program as former Ohio State All-American Marvin Harrison Jr. Harrison was a bona fide superstar with the Buckeyes.

Maxwell Roy out, Devin McCuin in

It’s not all bad news for Ohio State following the transfer portal entry from Roy. Former UTSA wide receiver Devin McCuincommitted to Ohio State out of the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned. He spent three seasons at the school.

McCuin finished the 2025 season with 65 catches for 726 yards, eight touchdowns and 11.2 yards per catch. In his career, McCuin has 152 catches for 1,696 yards, 16 touchdowns and 11.2 yards per catch.

As a member of the Class of 2023, McCuin was a three-star recruit out of Jacksonville (Texas) High, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. He was the No. 146 overall prospect in the state, the No. 33 athlete in the class and the No. 859 overall prospect in the class.

On3’s Nick Kosko also contributed to this report.

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