Transfer Portal Tracker: Ohio State is the Frontrunner to Land Former North Carolina Edge Beau Atkinson, TC Caffey Enters the Portal After Three Years with the Buckeyes

TC Caffey Enters the Transfer Portal

Walk-on running back TC Caffey is entering the transfer portal after three seasons at Ohio State. Caffey earned 10 carries in two games as a freshman, collecting 66 yards and one touchdown.

Ohio State Predicted to Land Beau Atkinson

After former North Carolina defensive end Beau Atkinson visited Ohio State on Monday, Pete Nakos and Steve Wiltfong of On3 marked the Buckeyes as frontrunners to land the 6-foot-6, 265-pound edge rusher. Atkinson had a productive career with the Tar Heels, recording 54 tackles, 11 sacks and one forced fumble in two seasons.

NEW: On3's @PeteNakos_ & @SWiltfong_ have logged predictions for Ohio State to land star North Carolina EDGE transfer Beau Atkinsonhttps://t.co/O9f938KUus pic.twitter.com/Z5Myq2MHw4

— On3 (@On3sports) April 22, 2025

Ohio State Target Maraad Watson Signs with Texas

Former Syracuse defensive tackle Maraad Watson, a Freshman All-American in 2024, signed with Texas. He chose the Longhorns over Ohio State, Georgia and Tennessee.

Jaden Ball to Visit Ohio State This Week

Former Purdue offensive lineman Jaden Ball will visit Ohio State this week, according to Steve Wiltfong of On3. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound tackle has received offers from Ohio State, Minnesota and Syracuse since he entered the transfer portal. A Carroll, Ohio, native, Ball did not appear in any games as a freshman in 2024.

Ohio State in Contact with Keelan Marion

Ohio State is one of 19 schools to contact former BYU wide receiver Keelan Marion since he entered the transfer portal, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3. In four seasons at UConn and BYU, Marion recorded a combined 76 catches for 1,125 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also showed off his talents on special teams, returning 38 kicks for 881 yards and three scores.

Troy Pikes and Orion Irving Schedule Visits to Ohio State

Former Georgia Southern defensive tackle Troy Pikes and former Sam Houston State offensive tackle Orion Irving will visit Ohio State on Friday, according to multiple outlets. Pikes appeared in 13 games for Georgia Southern last season and recorded 13 tackles and nine quarterback pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. Meanwhile, Irving recorded over 1,000 snaps in back-to-back seasons at Sam Houston State and allowed three sacks.

Long Snapper Morrow Evans Enters the Transfer Portal

Walk-on long snapper Morrow Evans entered the transfer portal after one season at Ohio State. The Bellaire, Texas, native was expected to be John Ferlmann’s successor at long snapper in 2026 but opted to look for an opportunity to play in 2025.

Wide Receiver Reis Stocksdale Enters the Transfer Portal

Walk-on wide receiver Reis Stocksdale entered the transfer portal after four seasons with the Buckeyes. The Morrow, Ohio, native recorded two catches during his Ohio State career.

Punter Anthony Venneri Enters the Transfer Portal

Walk-on punter Anthony Venneri entered the transfer portal after one season with the Buckeyes. The Buffalo transfer was slotted to be Ohio State's third-string punter behind Joe McGuire and Nick McLarty in 2025.