We’re all watching and waiting on what the Ohio State football team will do with the transfer portal this time around. Before all of that, it makes sense to examine where things stand with the quarterback position.
I want to make sure that it is very clear this list is not the top transfer portal quarterbacks, but the most intriguing. I am also glad I waited to write this piece, despite some of the guys on the list committing to other schools, because we do have a much clearer idea of what this coaching staff is looking for if they were to add a gunslinger in the portal.
Ryan Day didn’t make any insane decisions immediately, because it appears he has a ton of faith in the current quarterback room of Devin Brown and Lincoln Kienholz. There are no doubt some potential recruits the staff is excited about as well. I respect that.
It looks like Day isn’t going to make a move unless the guy is older with starting experience and is a clear and obvious upgrade over what is in the room, but the five quarterbacks below are guys in the portal I thought would be an interesting addition and where things stand.
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Where things stand
The Buckeyes missed the boat on Riley Leonard as he committed to Notre Dame, but all reports suggest Ryan Day was extremely interested in the former Blue Devil’s services. Leonard only played in seven games due to injury, but it is very obvious how effective the dual-threat weapon can be as he completed 58% of his passes for 1,102 yards and three touchdowns, while adding another four touchdowns on the ground.
The most obvious trait for Leonard is his ability to shine against tough competition and put the team on his back in critical situations. Leonard is a guy who can be trusted on third downs and during a two-minute drill — but, he is now off the board as they say.
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Author : Buckeyes Wire
Publish date : 2023-12-16 22:58:43
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