Ohio State football transfer portal tracker for players coming to OSU

Story byPhil Harrison, Buckeyes WireTue, January 13, 2026 at 2:28 AM UTCThe 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. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere'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 additionsMason Williams, Tight End | OhioTransfer Portal DetailsDate Committed | January 4Class | Redshirt Junior247Sports Transfer Portal Ranking | No. 64 tight end, 1,208 overallDalton Riggs, Longsnapper | UCFTransfer Portal DetailsDate Committed | January 4Class | Redshirt Senior247Sports Transfer Portal Ranking | N/AJohn Walker, Defensive Tackle | UCFTransfer Portal DetailsDate Committed | January 6Class | Redshirt JuniorAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement247Sports Transfer Portal Ranking | No.