Ohio State Football: How James Smith and Qua Russaw will Bolster Defensive Line

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle James Smith (3) warms up during the first day of spring workouts for the 2026 football season at Woody Hayes Athletic Complex in Columbus on March 10, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
April 10, 2026

Ryan Day and Matt Patricia utilized the transfer portal the bring in Alabama tandem James Smith and Qua Russaw to bolster the defensive line.  This past January, the Buckeyes hit the portal hard in search of experienced talent to reload a defense that will have a plethora of names announced early in the NFL draft. When evaluating any roster, there’s one position group that will always be prioritized above the…

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BOOM! Ohio State Lands UCF Transfer DT John Walker

January 6, 2026

Ohio State picked up a big addition in the transfer portal today as it was announced that UCF transfer DT John Walker would be joining the Buckeyes. Walker was a target of Ohio State out of high school, but the Florida native ultimately chose UCF. Now, three years later, he will be a Buckeye. BREAKING: UCF transfer DL John Walker has Committed to Ohio State, he tells @On3Sports He’s totaled…

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