Ohio State’s 2026 Offensive Transfers: Key Additions and Departures

The 2026 transfer portal season has significantly reshaped Ohio State’s football roster. The program has seen unparalleled movement, with both new arrivals and departures making headlines. In total, Ohio State has welcomed 16 new players while bidding farewell to 33 others.

Key Additions to Ohio State’s Offense

Among the notable additions are six offensive players who are expected to make a meaningful impact.

Quarterbacks

• Justyn Martin – Formerly of UCLA and Maryland, he has played 84 snaps over four years.

Running Backs

• Ja’Kobi Jackson – Transferred from Florida, he has accumulated 292 career snaps in three seasons.

Wide Receivers

• Kyle Parker – Coming from LSU, Parker has made 510 snaps in three years.
• Devi McCuin – A former UTSA receiver, he brings with him 1,364 career snaps.

Tight Ends

• Hunter Welcing – Transferred from Northwestern, he has played 506 snaps across six seasons.
• Mason Williams – From Ohio University, he has 1,133 snaps to his name.

Notable Departures from Ohio State’s Offense

The Buckeyes have also seen significant losses on the offensive side, with 17 players leaving the program.

Quarterbacks

• Lincoln Kienholz – After 130 snaps in three years, he will join Louisville.
• Mason Maggs – Did not record any snaps in his one year at Ohio State.

Running Backs

• James Peoles – Recorded 278 snaps in two years before transferring to Penn State.
• Sam Dixon – Played 12 snaps in two years before moving to South Carolina.

Wide Receivers

• Quincy Porter – Moved to Notre Dame after 57 snaps in one year.
• Mylan Graham – Transferred to Notre Dame with 176 snaps in two years.
• Bodpegn Miler – Did not play any snaps and left for South Florida.
• Bryson Rodgers – Played 297 snaps in three years, now headed to South Florida.
• Damarion Witten – Transferring to Miami (OH) without any recorded snaps.
• Dorian Williams – Did not see action, now transferring to Miami (OH).

Tight End

• Jelani Thurman – Accumulated 324 snaps in three years and is transferring to North Carolina.

Offensive Line Departures

• Tegra Tshabola – With 1,464 snaps in four years, he is heading to Kentucky.
• Isaiah Kema – Did not take any snaps and is transferring to Utah.
• Devontae Armstrong – Played 15 snaps in one year before heading to Virginia Tech.
• Jayvon McFadden – Has 15 snaps in one year, transferring to Virginia Tech.
• Justin Terry – After 57 snaps, he is also moving to Virginia Tech.

This year’s transfer activity at Ohio State indicates a strategic reshaping of the offense, positioning the team for the coming season.