High quarterback prospect and former five-star recruit Julian Sayin is transferring to Ohio State, in accordance with ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
The previous Alabama signal-caller entered the switch portal final week shortly after Nick Saban introduced his retirement. Sayin, extensively thought of one of many prime quarterbacks within the 2024 class, advised ESPN he plans to enroll at Ohio State quickly.
NEWS: Former Alabama quarterback Julian Sayin advised ESPN on Sunday that he’s transferring to Ohio State. Sayin is ESPN’s prime quarterback recruit within the 2024 class and No. 3 general participant. He’ll enroll quickly at OSU and compete in spring apply. pic.twitter.com/Cbl6Au46mF
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 21, 2024
“Extremely excited to hitch the workforce right here at Ohio State,” Sayin mentioned on Sunday. “I held this program in excessive regard all through my complete recruiting course of and am wanting ahead to studying from a number of the most gifted gamers and coaches in school soccer and contributing to our workforce’s success.”
The 18-year-old freshman notably picked the Crimson Tide over Ohio State when he first dedicated in December 2023. However within the wake of Saban’s retirement, Sayin will observe a number of others out of Tuscaloosa in quest of greener grass. He’s the third Bama switch to decide to the Buckeyes for 2024, becoming a member of security Caleb Downs and middle Seth McLaughlin.
Sayin will work underneath former Alabama offensive coordinator Invoice O’Brien at Ohio State, as O’Brien just lately left the Patriots to just accept the Buckeyes’ offensive coordinator place in 2024.
The Buckeyes have been on a recruiting tear up to now this offseason, including the likes of Sayin, Downs and two-time All-SEC operating again Quinshon Judkins.
