2026 SEASON
Ohio State
Big Ten
Ohio State added 23 players and lost 36 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is -13.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which Ohio State players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 10, 2026, the Ohio State players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Miles Lockhart (CB, 62), De’Zie Jones (WR, 57), and Zion Grady (DE, 56). The roster average is 20.0 across 116 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has Ohio State gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- Ohio State has added 23 players and lost 36 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of -13.
- Who is Ohio State's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Earl Little Jr. (SAF, from Florida State) at $791,000.
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Incoming Transfers
23
Outgoing Transfers
36
Portal Impact by Position
DeclinedProduction +236 / -626 (net -390)Current recruiting class at these spots: 22
| Pos | Out | In | Net value | Depth | Need |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFENSIVE LINEMAN | 1 | 0 | -$358K | 1 → 0 | Urgent |
| DB | 7 | 4 | +$354K | 26 → 23 | Urgent |
| DEFENSIVE BACK | 1 | 0 | -$350K | 1 → 0 | Urgent |
| TIGHT END | 1 | 0 | -$293K | 1 → 0 | Urgent |
| DEFENSIVE LINE | 2 | 0 | -$132K | 2 → 0 | Urgent |
| WIDE RECEIVER | 1 | 0 | -$85K | 1 → 0 | Urgent |
| OFFENSIVE LINE | 1 | 0 | -$4K | 1 → 0 | Urgent |
| QB | 2 | 2 | -$2.7M | 6 → 6 | High |
| DL | 7 | 5 | +$285K | 20 → 18 | High |
| WR | 5 | 2 | +$237K | 18 → 15 | High |
| OL | 3 | 1 | -$229K | 22 → 20 | Watch |
| LB | 0 | 1 | +$520K | 13 → 14 | Stable |
| TE | 0 | 2 | +$454K | 6 → 8 | Stable |
| RB | 1 | 1 | +$256K | 7 → 7 | Stable |
| LS | 1 | 2 | +$113K | 2 → 3 | Stable |
| K | 2 | 2 | +$107K | 3 → 3 | Stable |
| P | 1 | 1 | -$10K | 2 → 2 | Stable |
Latest moves
Mason MaggsCommitted · Ohio State → Indiana-Pennsylvania2026-09-29Ty HowardWithdrew · Ohio State2026-09-14Devin BrownCommitted · Ohio State → CaliforniaJustin TerryCommitted · West Virginia → Ohio StateReis StocksdaleCommitted · Ohio State → Bowling GreenDarrion Henry-YoungCommitted · Ohio State → Kentucky
Portal Impact uses public rules, not a transfer probability. It uses 39 production records for 59 portal movers, plus roster depth, conference level, eligibility, recruiting competition, and coach continuity. Returning starts and full snap data are not included yet.
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
21/100
DefenseAverage TVS
20/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
9/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Miles Lockhart CBVery high
100th
De’Zie Jones WRVery high
100th
Zion Grady DEVery high
100th
Tavien St. Clair QBVery high
99th
Deshawn Stewart SAFVery high
99th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
32-7Head coaches
Ryan Day
2019-PresentCurrent
Urban Meyer
2015-2018
2026 coaching staff
- Ryan DayHead Coach
- Keenan BaileyCo-Offensive Coordinator / Tight Ends Coach
- Arthur SmithOffensive Coordinator
- Tim WaltonCo-Defensive Coordinator / Asst. Head Coach / Secondary Coach
- Matt PatriciaDefensive Coordinator
- Gunner DanielAssistant Special Teams Coordinator
- Robby DischerSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Larry JohnsonAssociate Head Coach / Defensive Line Coach
- James LaurinaitisLinebackers Coach
- Tyler BowenOffensive Line Coach / Run Game Coordinator
- Billy FesslerPass Game Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach
- Carlos LocklynRunning Backs Coach
- Matt GuerrieriSafeties Coach / Pass Game Coordinator
- Cortez HanktonWide Receivers Coach
- Zach HigginsAssistant Director, Football Strength & Conditioning
- Luke RoseAssistant Director, Strength and Conditioning
- Anthony SchlegelAssistant Director, Strength and Conditioning - Football
- Kenny ParkerAssociate Director, Football Strength & Conditioning
2026 Recruiting Class
22 commits#10
Chris Henry Jr.WR
Santa Ana, CA
#42
Khary WilderDL
Gardena, CA
#50
Cincere JohnsonLB
Cleveland, OH
#51
Sam GreerOT
Akron, OH
#64
Jay TimmonsCB
Gibsonia, PA
#71
Blaine BradfordS
Baton Rouge, LA
#123
Jordan ThomasCB
Oradell, NJ
#137
Jerquaden GuilfordWR
Fort Wayne, IN
#171
Maxwell RileyIOL
Avon Lake, OH
#175
Legend BeyATH
Forney, TX
#186
Simeon CaldwellLB
Jacksonville, FL
#194
Damari SimeonDL
Richland, NJ
#244
Favour AkihRB
Delaware, OH
#247
Emanuel RuffinDL
Bessemer, AL
#252
CJ SannaLB
Lewis Center, OH
#358
Luke FaheyQB
Mission Viejo, CA
#359
Braxton RembertLB
Hoschton, GA
#366
Dre QuinnEDGE
Buford, GA
#396
Khmari BingS
Baltimore, MD
#425
Jaeden RickettsWR
Pataskala, OH
#603
Darryus McKinleyDL
Lafayette, LA
#603
Brock BoydWR
Southlake, TX
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
119 of 119High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
