\n Faheem Delane is entering the transfer portal after just one season as a Buckeye. <\/p>\n
\n\tThe Ohio State safety announced he would enter the transfer portal on Saturday.\n<\/p>\n
\n\t\tBREAKING: Ohio State true freshman Safety Faheem Delane is entering the @TransferPortal<\/a>, he tells @On3sports<\/a><\/p>\n The 62 210 S will have 3 years of eligibility left<\/p>\n He was ranked as a Top 75 Recruit in the 2025 Class (per On3 Industry)https:\/\/t.co\/RlUbB6Fk7q<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/MXdEjHLbuT<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n \t\u2014 Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \n\tThe No. 55 overall prospect<\/a> in the 2025 recruiting class, Delane appeared to be on a\u00a0trajectory toward being a future starter for the Buckeyes. He played in all 14 of Ohio State\u2019s games in 2025, including 81 snaps on defense as the Buckeyes\u2019 No. 2 strong safety behind Jaylen McClain. He recorded 12 tackles with one tackle for loss as a true freshman.\n<\/p>\n \n\tWith McClain returning in 2026, however, Delane has decided to take his talents elsewhere rather than potentially spend another year waiting for his opportunity to start.\n<\/p>\n \n\tHe\u2019s the third Ohio State safety to enter the transfer portal this week, joining Malik Hartford<\/a> and Keenan Nelson Jr.<\/a>\u00a0Their departures, along with Caleb Downs\u2019 entry into the 2026 NFL draft<\/a>,\u00a0increase the need for the Buckeyes to add a safety through the transfer portal. Ohio State\u00a0now has\u00a0just two returning safeties \u2013 McClain and Leroy Roker III \u2013 who played defensive snaps in 2025.\n<\/p>\n \n\tDelane is the seventh member of Ohio State\u2019s 2025 freshman class to enter the portal after just one year as a Buckeye, joining wide receivers Quincy Porter and Bodpegn Miller, offensive linemen Jayvon McFadden and Isaiah Kema and defensive tackles Jarquez Carter and Maxwell Roy. He\u2019s Ohio State\u2019s\u00a028th overall scholarship player to enter the portal since the end of the season.\n<\/p>\n