Ohio State’s 2026 Transfer Portal: Key Offensive Additions and Departures

Ohio State University has made strategic moves in the 2026 transfer portal, reshaping its football roster significantly. The program welcomed 16 new players while seeing 33 departures. These changes highlight both the advantages and challenges the transfer portal presents.

Key Offensive Additions for Ohio State

Among the recent additions, Ohio State has bolstered its offensive lineup with six new players from the transfer portal:

• Quarterback:
  • Justyn Martin (UCLA and Maryland) – 84 career snaps
• Running Back:
  • Ja’Kobi Jackson (Florida) – 292 career snaps
• Wide Receivers:
  • Kyle Parker (LSU) – 510 career snaps
  • Devin McCuin (UTSA) – 1,364 career snaps
• Tight Ends:
  • Hunter Welcing (Northwestern) – 506 career snaps
  • Mason Williams (Ohio) – 1,133 career snaps

Notable Departures from Ohio State

The program also faced significant losses, particularly on offense:

• Quarterback:
  • Lincoln Kienholz – 130 career snaps, transferred to Louisville
  • Mason Maggs – 0 career snaps, transferred elsewhere
• Running Backs:
  • James Peoles – 278 career snaps, transferred to Penn State
  • Sam Dixon – 12 career snaps, transferred to South Carolina
• Wide Receivers:
  • Quincy Porter – 57 snaps, transferred to Notre Dame
  • Mylan Graham – 176 snaps, transferred to Notre Dame
  • Bodpegn Miler – 0 snaps, transferred elsewhere
  • Bryson Rodgers – 297 snaps, transferred to South Florida
  • Damarion Witten – 0 snaps, transferred to Miami (OH)
  • Dorian Williams – 0 snaps, transferred elsewhere
• Tight End:
  • Jelani Thurman – 324 career snaps, transferred to North Carolina
• Offensive Line:
  • Tegra Tshabola – 1,464 snaps, transferred to Kentucky
  • Isaiah Kema – 0 snaps, transferred to Utah
  • Devontae Armstrong – 15 snaps, transferred elsewhere
  • Jayvon McFadden – 15 snaps, transferred elsewhere
  • Justin Terry – 57 snaps, transferred to Virginia Tech

Conclusion

This year’s transfer portal activity has been pivotal for Ohio State, allowing the team to enhance its roster while also experiencing significant player loss. As they move forward, the impact of these additions and departures will be closely monitored by fans and analysts alike.