Defensive end Kenyatta Jackson will be returning to the Buckeyes for his fifth season. With Jackson surrounded by new and young talent, the fifth-year senior is primed to have a breakout 2026 campaign.
On Wednesday, Jan. 14, the Buckeyes did what many have asked them to do and got Baylor transfer kicker Connor Hawkins to commit to joining the program for the 2026 season. He was a perfect 37-for-37 on extra points and went 18-for-22 on field goals.
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles is now entering the NFL after a stellar 2025 season, but how will he project compared to other linebackers?
The Ohio State Buckeyes have lost countless players to both the NCAA Transfer Portal and the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, but they still do have a few starters that might end up sticking it out and staying with the program next season.