Ohio State players set to enter the portal:

Jelani Thurman

Bryson Rodgers

Players of interest/Expected Visitors for Ohio State:

Chaz Coleman 

John Walker  

Transfer Portal activity from 24/7: https://247sports.com/season/2026-football/transferportal/

1) Jelani Thurman (TE) - JR, he was "predicted" to enter the portal last year. 165 snaps in 2024 compared to 135 snaps in 2025 even with increased TE usage.

2) Bryson Rodgers (WR) - JR, caught his first TD this year w/ 2025 stat line of 6 REC, 79 YDS, 1 TD.

3) Malik Hartford (S) - redshirt in 2025 but potential openings in the defensive backfield with multiple players leaving for the NFL.

4) Sam (Williams) Dixon (RB) - entered portal last year but returned to Columbus. 2025 stats 3 CAR, 9 YDS, 1 TD.