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Topic: 2026 Portal Tracker
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Jonesy1017
1/17/2026 9:32 AM
1/17/26 as of 9:41am
Departures:

Parker Navarro (QB)—>
Tim Carpenter (QB)—>
Matthew Papas (QB)—>
Duncan Brune (RB)—> Staying at Ohio (Based on 247 Sports Timeline)
Chase Hendricks (WR)—>California
Rodney Harris (WR)—> Oklahoma State
Matthew Dragich (WR)—>
Alfed Jordan Jr (WR)—>
Mason Williams (TE)—>Ohio State
Nick Segarra (TE)—> Furman (FCS)
Aidan Johnson (OL)—>Towson (FCS)
Ibrahim Kebe (OL)—> UTSA
Jordon Jones (OL)—>
Davion Weatherspoon (OL)—>
Jay Crable (DL)—>Florida Atlantic
Anas Luqman (DL)—> UCONN
Jalen Thomeson (S)—>San Diego State
Taliq Black (S)—>
Alex Kasee (K)—>Grand Valley State (D2)
Britton Watts (K)—>
David Dellenbach (K)—>

Arrivals:
Kevin Fay (LS) Gardner Webb
Victor Rosa (RB) UConn
Andrew Metzger (TE) Kansas State
Jake Furtney (TE) Illinois
Preston Bowman (WR) Kentucky
Barry Dillon Jr. (DB) Incarnate Word
Tyler Gillison (DL) Michigan State
Isaiah Street (DL) Marian (NAIA)
KJ Sejour (DB) Chattanooga
Cody Raymon (LB) Wisconsin
Matt Vezza (QB) New Hampshire
Eli Thompson (DB) Holy Cross
Trumain Lawson (OL) Long Island University (FCS)
CJ Dawson (OL) Gardner-Webb
Ian Ver Steeg (WR) Wake Forest
Cassius Hulbert (OL) Tiffin
Sandro Malicevic (OL) Eastern Illinois
Last Edited: 1/17/2026 9:41:31 AM by Jonesy1017
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Doc Bobcat
1/17/2026 9:51 AM
Jonesy1017 wrote:expand_more
1/17/26 as of 9:41am
Departures:

Parker Navarro (QB)—>
Tim Carpenter (QB)—>
Matthew Papas (QB)—>
Duncan Brune (RB)—> Staying at Ohio (Based on 247 Sports Timeline)
Chase Hendricks (WR)—>California
Rodney Harris (WR)—> Oklahoma State
Matthew Dragich (WR)—>
Alfed Jordan Jr (WR)—>
Mason Williams (TE)—>Ohio State
Nick Segarra (TE)—> Furman (FCS)
Aidan Johnson (OL)—>Towson (FCS)
Ibrahim Kebe (OL)—> UTSA
Jordon Jones (OL)—>
Davion Weatherspoon (OL)—>
Jay Crable (DL)—>Florida Atlantic
Anas Luqman (DL)—> UCONN
Jalen Thomeson (S)—>San Diego State
Taliq Black (S)—>
Alex Kasee (K)—>Grand Valley State (D2)
Britton Watts (K)—>
David Dellenbach (K)—>

Arrivals:
Kevin Fay (LS) Gardner Webb
Victor Rosa (RB) UConn
Andrew Metzger (TE) Kansas State
Jake Furtney (TE) Illinois
Preston Bowman (WR) Kentucky
Barry Dillon Jr. (DB) Incarnate Word
Tyler Gillison (DL) Michigan State
Isaiah Street (DL) Marian (NAIA)
KJ Sejour (DB) Chattanooga
Cody Raymon (LB) Wisconsin
Matt Vezza (QB) New Hampshire
Eli Thompson (DB) Holy Cross
Trumain Lawson (OL) Long Island University (FCS)
CJ Dawson (OL) Gardner-Webb
Ian Ver Steeg (WR) Wake Forest
Cassius Hulbert (OL) Tiffin
Sandro Malicevic (OL) Eastern Illinois
4 additions to a much needed OL.

3 are 300 pound plus dudes with Malicevic at 330.
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M.D.W.S.T
1/17/2026 10:32 AM
Ian Ver Steeg‘s dad is/was/has been an assistant with the Ravens since 2008.
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WxM
1/17/2026 11:17 AM
Just wanted to post that the portal entry deadline has passed, but there may be some names that pop up over the next few days, as schools are allowed 48 hours to process entries.
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RufusCat09
1/17/2026 12:48 PM
Cassius Hulbert (Tiffin - D2)
6'3, 310
Appears to have started every game this season.


CJ Dawson (Gardner Webb - FCS)
6'4, 310
Started in all 12 games. Went to Green HS just south of Akron.


Trumain Lawson (Long Island University - FCS)
6'4, 255
Appeared in 7 games this season. Started a few of those games.


Sandro Malicevic (Eastern Illinois - FCS)
6'5, 330
Played in 11 games in 2025. Made one start at right tackle in road win at Western Illinois. Started at left guard in final regular season game against Alabama.
Last Edited: 1/17/2026 12:51:09 PM by RufusCat09
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RufusCat09
1/17/2026 12:53 PM
Looks like we have another.

Darren James-Hamilton
DB | Charlotte, N.C. | Mallard Creek HS

Elon transfer

80 TACKLES, 0.5 TFL, 2 INT, 7 PBUs, 1 FR, 1 FF, 1 PR, 1KR
2 YEARS AND A REDSHIRT REMAINING

https://x.com/Darrenjames914/status/1996656608122962172
https://x.com/OhioFootball/status/2012581968626450436/pho...
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Jonesy1017
1/17/2026 12:57 PM
1/17/26 as of 12:57pm
Departures:

Parker Navarro (QB)—>
Tim Carpenter (QB)—>
Matthew Papas (QB)—>
Duncan Brune (RB)—> Staying at Ohio (Based on 247 Sports Timeline)
Chase Hendricks (WR)—>California
Rodney Harris (WR)—> Oklahoma State
Matthew Dragich (WR)—>
Alfed Jordan Jr (WR)—>
Mason Williams (TE)—>Ohio State
Nick Segarra (TE)—> Furman (FCS)
Aidan Johnson (OL)—>Towson (FCS)
Ibrahim Kebe (OL)—> UTSA
Jordon Jones (OL)—>
Davion Weatherspoon (OL)—>
Jay Crable (DL)—>Florida Atlantic
Anas Luqman (DL)—> UCONN
Jalen Thomeson (S)—>San Diego State
Taliq Black (S)—>
Alex Kasee (K)—>Grand Valley State (D2)
Britton Watts (K)—>
David Dellenbach (K)—>

Arrivals:
Kevin Fay (LS) Gardner Webb
Victor Rosa (RB) UConn
Andrew Metzger (TE) Kansas State
Jake Furtney (TE) Illinois
Preston Bowman (WR) Kentucky
Barry Dillon Jr. (DB) Incarnate Word
Tyler Gillison (DL) Michigan State
Isaiah Street (DL) Marian (NAIA)
KJ Sejour (DB) Chattanooga
Cody Raymon (LB) Wisconsin
Matt Vezza (QB) New Hampshire
Eli Thompson (DB) Holy Cross
Trumain Lawson (OL) Long Island University (FCS)
CJ Dawson (OL) Gardner-Webb
Ian Ver Steeg (WR) Wake Forest
Cassius Hulbert (OL) Tiffin
Sandro Malicevic (OL) Eastern Illinois
Darren James-Hamilton (DB) Elon
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RufusCat09
1/17/2026 1:09 PM
Solid group of DBs coming to Athens.

Barry Dillion Jr - Incarnate Word (FCS)
25 tackles, 4 PD, 1 INT

Eli Thompson - Holy Cross (FCS)
47 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 1 FF, 4 INTs, 6 PD

KJ Sejour - Chattanooga (FCS)
41 tackles, 11 PD, 1 INT

DJ James-Hamilton - Elon (FCS)
80 tackles, 1 FF, 7 PD, 2 INTs
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MonroeClassmate
1/17/2026 1:24 PM
Keep adding the depth to the roster; filling OUt nicely.
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RufusCat09
1/17/2026 2:06 PM
Looks like Davion Weatherspoon is going to Arkansas

https://x.com/mzenitz/status/2012599831873659215
https://247sports.com/player/davion-weatherspoon-46051986... /
Last Edited: 1/17/2026 2:07:57 PM by RufusCat09
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Doc Bobcat
1/17/2026 2:18 PM
M.D.W.S.T wrote:expand_more
Ian Ver Steeg‘s dad is/was/has been an assistant with the Ravens since 2008.
Looks like a Sam Wiglusz/Coleman Owen type WR.
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TWT
1/17/2026 2:57 PM
RufusCat09 wrote:expand_more
Solid group of DBs coming to Athens.

Barry Dillion Jr - Incarnate Word (FCS)
25 tackles, 4 PD, 1 INT

Eli Thompson - Holy Cross (FCS)
47 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 1 FF, 4 INTs, 6 PD

KJ Sejour - Chattanooga (FCS)
41 tackles, 11 PD, 1 INT

DJ James-Hamilton - Elon (FCS)
80 tackles, 1 FF, 7 PD, 2 INTs
Guys the staff likes from FCS out of all the guys they could have taken. Regardless of the school Ohio is not going to bring in someone just for the sake of bringing them in.
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RufusCat09
1/17/2026 6:22 PM
Have the transfers actually signed or just verbally committing?
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cbarber357
1/17/2026 6:55 PM
RufusCat09 wrote:expand_more
Have the transfers actually signed or just verbally committing?
The team’s official Instagram account has posted many of them, so probably pretty likely most will be here.
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M.D.W.S.T
1/20/2026 9:28 AM
TWT wrote:expand_more
Solid group of DBs coming to Athens.

Barry Dillion Jr - Incarnate Word (FCS)
25 tackles, 4 PD, 1 INT

Eli Thompson - Holy Cross (FCS)
47 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 1 FF, 4 INTs, 6 PD

KJ Sejour - Chattanooga (FCS)
41 tackles, 11 PD, 1 INT

DJ James-Hamilton - Elon (FCS)
80 tackles, 1 FF, 7 PD, 2 INTs
Guys the staff likes from FCS out of all the guys they could have taken. Regardless of the school Ohio is not going to bring in someone just for the sake of bringing them in.
Cheap and we have a pretty good hit rate.

Give em to me hungry and a desire to prove they've been overlooked. Especially on defense. A worker is a worker.
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Symbol of Fury
1/20/2026 2:20 PM
Per his X Trent Allen is declaring for the 2026 NFL draft.

https://x.com/i/status/2013670929302233151
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Bobcat1998
1/21/2026 11:09 AM
Symbol of Fury wrote:expand_more
Per his X Trent Allen is declaring for the 2026 NFL draft.

https://x.com/i/status/2013670929302233151
He is a warrior. I hope he catches on.
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M.D.W.S.T
1/22/2026 9:01 AM
Any news on Brune? Socials are quiet. Though he still lists himself as RB @ OHIOFB.
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OhioCatFan
1/22/2026 3:37 PM
M.D.W.S.T wrote:expand_more
Any news on Brune? Socials are quiet. Though he still lists himself as RB @ OHIOFB.
I thought I read somewhere that he withdrew his name from the portal. Is that not true?
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STVCastle
1/22/2026 6:01 PM
M.D.W.S.T wrote:expand_more
Any news on Brune? Socials are quiet. Though he still lists himself as RB @ OHIOFB.
247 Sports said Brune withdrew back on January 6. Brune's back with us.
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spongeBOB CATpants
1/23/2026 12:19 PM
STVCastle wrote:expand_more
Any news on Brune? Socials are quiet. Though he still lists himself as RB @ OHIOFB.
247 Sports said Brune withdrew back on January 6. Brune's back with us.
Good. I think its healthy to get a dose of reality for some of these guys.
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M.D.W.S.T
1/23/2026 8:42 PM
OhioCatFan wrote:expand_more
Any news on Brune? Socials are quiet. Though he still lists himself as RB @ OHIOFB.
I thought I read somewhere that he withdrew his name from the portal. Is that not true?
I read a tweet or an article a week ago, but On3 still has him in the portal and no team destination. He also hasnt tweeted or posted that he’s back. Nor has OU. Feels like the returning leading rusher, presumed starter would send a brief note out into the world.
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Mike Coleman
1/23/2026 9:39 PM
M.D.W.S.T wrote:expand_more
Any news on Brune? Socials are quiet. Though he still lists himself as RB @ OHIOFB.
I thought I read somewhere that he withdrew his name from the portal. Is that not true?
I read a tweet or an article a week ago, but On3 still has him in the portal and no team destination. He also hasnt tweeted or posted that he’s back. Nor has OU. Feels like the returning leading rusher, presumed starter would send a brief note out into the world.
Brune was with the team tonight at the Convo during Hauser's speech.
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OhioCatFan
1/23/2026 11:50 PM
Mike Coleman wrote:expand_more
Any news on Brune? Socials are quiet. Though he still lists himself as RB @ OHIOFB.
I thought I read somewhere that he withdrew his name from the portal. Is that not true?
I read a tweet or an article a week ago, but On3 still has him in the portal and no team destination. He also hasnt tweeted or posted that he’s back. Nor has OU. Feels like the returning leading rusher, presumed starter would send a brief note out into the world.
Brune was with the team tonight at the Convo during Hauser's speech.
+1 Great news. I was there, but I don't know what he looks like with his helmet off!
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Mike Coleman
1/24/2026 9:45 AM
Poulos was there as well, so the QB room is (by class):
Poulos, Winters, Vezza, Grand, Davis

Edit: looks like Pappas is back as well.
Last Edited: 1/24/2026 11:03:22 AM by Mike Coleman
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