Ohio State football transfer portal tracker for players coming to OSU
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The rate at which Ohio State football players have entered the transfer portal since the season-ending loss to Miami in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal Cotton Bowl has been unprecedented — and if we’re being honest — a bit overwhelming. We’re keeping track of all the OSU players entering their names into the transfer portal, but there’s also the flip side of that: Players coming to the banks of the Olentangy through the portal to wear the Scarlet and Gray.
So, while the players looking to leave the banks of the Olentangy have been a lot to take in, we are also keeping you up to speed on newly minted Ohio State players who commit to the Buckeyes from the other side to try to continue the high standard set in Columbus.
Here’s a look at all of the players who have come to Ohio State through the transfer portal, updated in real time as the news becomes available.
Ohio State football transfer portal additions
Mason Williams, Tight End | Ohio
— Mason Williams (@WilliamsMason87) January 4, 2026
Transfer Portal Details
Date Committed | January 4
Class | Redshirt Junior
247SportsTransfer PortalRanking | No. 64 tight end, 1,208 overall
Dalton Riggs, Longsnapper | UCF
THE Ohio State University
Beyond grateful for Coach Day, Coach Keys and Coach Daniel for this opportunity. Go Buckeyes! pic.twitter.com/yIDyjXSvRI
— Dalton Riggs (@daltonriggs47) January 4, 2026
Transfer Portal Details
Date Committed | January 4
Class | Redshirt Senior
247SportsTransfer PortalRanking | N/A
John Walker, Defensive Tackle | UCF
Home 🏠 ♥️ https://t.co/L4F9g4YLd1
— John walker (@55problems__) January 6, 2026
Transfer Portal Details
Date Committed | January 6
Class | Redshirt Junior
247SportsTransfer PortalRanking | No. 14 Defensive Line, No. 99 overall
Devin McCuin, Wide Receiver | UTSA
BREAKING: UTSA standout transfer WR Devin McCuin has Committed to Ohio State, his agent tells @On3Sports
Through 3 seasons he’s totaled 152 receptions for 1,696 yards and 16 TDs
He’s repped by @TOP1SportsGrouphttps://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7qpic.twitter.com/aPYoqF0gTi
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 7, 2026
Transfer Portal Details
Date Committed | January 7
Class | Senior
247SportsTransfer PortalRanking | No. 88 Wide Receiver, No. 453 overall
Christian Alliegro, Linebacker | Wisconsin
Sources: Wisconsin veteran linebacker Christian Alliegro has committed to Ohio State. He picked the Buckeyes after visiting OSU and Texas. Alliegro is an experienced and productive linebacker who has 124 career tackles, eight career sacks and 14 career TFLs. pic.twitter.com/UyWpCZ9ovC
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 8, 2026
Transfer Portal Details
Date Committed | January 8
Class | Senior
247SportsTransfer PortalRanking | No. 10 Linebacker, No. 165 overall
Earl Little Jr., Safety | Florida State
BREAKING: Florida State transfer safety Earl Little Jr. has committed to Ohio State, @PeteNakos reports🌰https://t.co/fUPCeijgcfpic.twitter.com/NgC1ed1jjA
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) January 11, 2026
Transfer Portal Details
Date Committed | January 11
Class | Redshirt Senior
247SportsTransfer PortalRanking | No. 3 Safety, No. 65 overall
Terry Moore, Safety | Duke
Time to make up for lost time‼️#BIA#GoBucspic.twitter.com/4SrAoyZFOj
— Terry.Moore (@TerryMoore02) January 12, 2026
Transfer Portal Details
Date Committed | January 12
Class | Redshirt Senior
247SportsTransfer PortalRanking | No. 7 Safety, No. 120 overall
Hunter Welcing, Tight End | Northwestern
BREAKING: Northwestern transfer TE Hunter Welcing has Committed to Ohio State, his agents tell @On3Sports
The All-Big 10 selection will have 1 year of eligibility lefthttps://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7qpic.twitter.com/OusBqeSP4r
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 12, 2026
Transfer Portal Details
Date Committed | January 12
Class | Redshirt Senior
247SportsTransfer PortalRanking | No. 1 Tight End, No. 53 overall
Justyn Martin, Quarterback | Maryland
BREAKING: Maryland transfer QB Justyn Martin has committed to Ohio State, @GregBiggins2 reports🌰https://t.co/1HWizJXfempic.twitter.com/4My75MYdFd
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) January 12, 2026
Transfer Portal Details
Date Committed | January 12
Class | Redshirt Senior
247SportsTransfer PortalRanking | No. 36 Quarterback, No. 510 overall
James Smith, Defensive Tackle | Alabama
BREAKING: Alabama transfer DL James Smith and EDGE Qua Russaw have Committed to Ohio State, they tell @On3sports
Both were ranked as five-star recruits coming out of high school and are among the top players in the portal https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7qpic.twitter.com/643ol8vgYd
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 12, 2026
Transfer Portal Details
Date Committed | January 12
Class | Senior
247SportsTransfer PortalRanking | No. 1 Defensive Lineman, No. 7 overall
Qua Russaw, Defensive End | Alabama
BREAKING: Alabama transfer DL James Smith and EDGE Qua Russaw have Committed to Ohio State, they tell @On3sports
Both were ranked as five-star recruits coming out of high school and are among the top players in the portal https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7qpic.twitter.com/643ol8vgYd
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 12, 2026
Transfer Portal Details
Date Committed | January 12
Class | Senior
247SportsTransfer PortalRanking | No. 10 Edge, No. 58 overall
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