Now that the season has officially concluded, it's time for a master thread to keep track of players who are facing a decision to leave (turn pro) or return for the 2021 season. Feel free to update with decisions and announcements, speculate, hope and wish, etc.
| Player | Decision | Comments |
| Justin Hilliard | Leaving | He has already stated this will be his final season for the Buckeyes being it is his 6th year. |
| Justin Fields | Leaving | Announced via social media |
| Tommy Togiai | Leaving | Announced via social media. |
| Chris Olave | Returning | Announced via social media |
| Haskell Garrett | Returning | As reported by BuckeyeScoop |
| Jonathon Cooper | Leaving | Accepted senior bowl invite. |
| Wyatt Davis | Leaving | Confirmed by Wyatt on SM. |
| Josh Myers | Leaving | Announced on social media |
| Thayer Munford | Returning | As reported by BuckeyeScoop |
| Nick Petit-Frere | Returning | Did not declare for draft by deadline |
| Jeremy Ruckert | Returning | Announced via social media |
| Shaun Wade | Leaving | Announced via social media. |
| Sevyn Banks | Returning | Announced 1/19 |
| Tuf Borland | Leaving | Accepted an invite to the senior bowl |
| Baron Browning | Leaving | via his social media |
| Pete Werner | ? | Werner will be on an NFL roster next year. Likely a 4-6 round pick. Has until March 1 to decide. |
| Trey Sermon | Leaving | Announced on social media |
| Drue Chrisman | Leaving | |
| Blake Haubeil | Leaving | |
| Tyreke Smith | Returning | Announced via social media |
| Marcus Williamson | Returning | Has already announced he will be returning for a final season next fall. |
| Antwuan Jackson | Returning | Announced on 1/19 |
