Safety in transfer portal confirms interest in #OhioState. VIP https://t.co/xadi8h8Yig— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) December 23, 2021
Transfer portal running back/linebacker confirms contact with #OhioState. VIP https://t.co/g2NL7eUrIp— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) December 22, 2021
#OhioState head coach Ryan Day has talked to a transfer portal defensive end/defensive lineman. VIP https://t.co/OcnYJ2TvzA— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) December 20, 2021
This week there have been some rumblings that include and interest Ohio State. First, DeaMonte Trayanum, an Akron, Ohio native, entered the transfer portal back in late November. A former Arizona State player, at one time the Buckeyes recruited Trayanum, but not feeling like a total priority at the running back position, the class of 2020 product chose to leave home and head for the desert. Fast forward and the one time four-star and top 300 player nationally is back on the market looking for a new place to call home. In Ohio State’s regard, the Buckeyes certainly don’t need another running back in the fold. Freshman phenom TreVeyon Hendersonis poised for another great season in 2022, and that doesn’t even include the other talented guys in the stable such as Miyan Williams, Evan Pryor, Marcus Crowley, and evenMaster Teague if he chooses to come back for another year. In other words, no — the Buckeyes aren’t looking at Trayanum to come fill a spot in the running back room, but they could be looking at him on the other side of the ball. Much like Steele Chambers, Trayanum is also a player with linebacker experience, and with how well Chambers came on during this season after switching from running back to linebacker, the Buckeyes may look to add another guy in the fold to replicate the same move. Being from Ohio and having a blueprint in front of him of another guy on the roster who has made the same changes in his career certainly shows it’s more than possible. It’s not a done deal yet of course because other programs are in the mix, but if Trayanum wants to come home and play for Ohio State, it’s going to be on defense.
A second name that has surfaced via the portal and instantly links itself to Ohio State is Tanner McCalister. A safety, McCalister already plays a position the Buckeyes would have liked to see more success from this season regardless of key injuries. But more specifically, McCalister has played up to this point for Oklahoma State, and with the Buckeyes poaching Jim Knowlesfrom the Cowboys to fill the defensive coordinator role, seeing a familiar face that already understands his system is an aspect that brings some interest with it. A one time three-star prospect in the 2018 class, McCalister would bring experience to the secondary if that was his ultimate decision. Experience aside, the familiarity with Knowles as a coach and especially his scheme counts for something. Ohio State will return a healthy Josh Proctornext season in addition to some younger key players, but this is one portal candidate really worth watching over the next couple of weeks. The confirmation of that is his mutual interest in Ohio State, as he’s made it clear the Buckeyes are on his mind to multiple outlets.
Announcement coming Saturday, call it a Christmas gift 🎁 😁— DeaMonte “Chip” Trayanum (@Chipperrz_) December 23, 2021
That’s what it’ll come down to. Hopefully he can see linebacker as his best chance to play at the next level. Either way, whatever decision he makes will benefit Ohio State. I say that because if he wants to stay a RB, he will go to Michigan. And he has some serious ball security issues.
Some news broke on Thursday that could have an impact on Ohio State in regards to Jim Knowles. Former Oklahoma State cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse entered the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. An All-Big 12 selection at cornerback with 47 starts under his belt, this could be a player that the Buckeyes take a look at. If they choose to leave the situation alone, it has to be because the staff is already comfortable with their depth and roster overall. Oklahoma State CB, All-Big 12 selection Jarrick Bernard-Converse enters transfer portal @247SportsPortal:https://t.co/Txo6OR37Xv pic.twitter.com/J6QlGEVcan— 247Sports (@247Sports) January 20, 2022
BREAKING: #LSU has landed commitment No. 12 from the NCAA Transfer Portal.After making 46 straight starts at Oklahoma State, Lousiana’s Jarrick Bernard-Converse is headed home to finish out his college career in purple-and-gold. https://t.co/gSD7DSWm5l pic.twitter.com/AeDZ1fxtMh— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) January 26, 2022
Ohio State was the first school to contact former USC kicker Parker Lewis when he entered the transfer portal, and he’s considering the Buckeyes after visiting for the spring game. https://t.co/MLDYb9fITZ— Eleven Warriors (@11W) April 19, 2022
Day needs to be calling him tonight. Not tomorrow. BREAKING: UNC CB Tony Grimes tells me he has entered the transfer portal.The 6’0 195 CB from Virginia Beach, VA was ranked as the No. 1 CB in the ‘21 Class before reclassifying to 2020.Has a 97 career tackles, 1 FF, and 1 INT in his three years at UNChttps://t.co/U7u1XDAH6V pic.twitter.com/ZaAESmG17v— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 5, 2022
Another one who should get a call. 🚨BREAKING🚨 Oregon LB Justin Flowe has announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal.More: https://t.co/RDoRvj5QaB pic.twitter.com/5sXNAi2V5U— On3 (@On3sports) December 5, 2022
I would make a call to this kid also. Source: N.C. State quarterback Devin Leary intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Leary will have one year of eligibility remaining. He's thrown for 6,807 yards and 62 touchdowns, making him one of the most productive portal quarterbacks available. https://t.co/N36c52JU47— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 5, 2022
This kid is legit. This is one of the biggest transfers in the entire country. Arizona's first legitimate transfer loss. Will have an offer from everyone. @247SportsPortalhttps://t.co/Cn3EVMDPmg— Jason Scheer (@jasonscheer) December 5, 2022
Grrrrr. Oklahoma 'well positioned for' Indiana transfer LB Dasan McCollough, says @SWiltfong247:https://t.co/gXZmkkMToz pic.twitter.com/Wd3hE7BaPQ— 247Sports (@247Sports) December 5, 2022
A name from the portal to keep an eye on if you're an Ohio State fan. https://t.co/t4eG0isdeL— Patrick Murphy (@_Pat_Murphy) December 6, 2022