Ohio State football transfer portal commitment, addition tracker..

There sure is a lot going on during this time on the college football calendar. Not only are we in the throws of bowl season and the College Football Playoff, but we just finished up the first transfer portal window. Add in the yearly grind of recruiting and Name, Image and Likeness efforts, and there’s no shortage of things to keep an eye on.

Here’s a real-time look at the players that the Buckeyes have been able to convince to back the U-Haul up to the banks of the Olentangy to further their college playing careers, updated as news becomes available.

Daniels may not be a big splash for those following, but he does have a few starts under his belt at the Big Ten level with Minnesota because of injury ahead of him on the depth chart. He played right tackle and could develop into a full-time starter, but that remains to be seen. As is the case often with the offensive line, it’s hard to really tell how quickly — or even if — a kid will develop, but having depth is a good way to get the right fit on the offensive line. That looks like the case here.

Ohio State is losing a ton of experience and talent when Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson move on to the NFL after this year. There are only two scholarship backs on the roster besides that with James Peoples and Sam Williams-Dixon. Three freshman are on the way, but they are unlikely ready to plug and play. Donaldson gives OSU a physical back that can probably split carries with Peoples. How many carries really depends on what the coaches see when inserted into the scheme and program culture. He does have Power Four experience and at 6-foot, 2-inches, and 238 pounds, has the body to take a beating in the Big Ten. That alone is worth the roster spot.

This is a big get for Ohio State. Klare established himself as a serious threat in the passing game, finishing the 2024 campaign with 51 catches for 685 yards, enough to lead Purdue’s attack through the air. He should get immediate time and be a potential starter. He’s not the blocker current OSU tight end Will Kacmarek, but there’s no denying his ability to be a matchup problem for opposing defenses. The tight end room is a bit crowded with Bennett Christian, Jelani Thurman and Max Leblanc also pushing for time — no to mention the incoming freshman class, but Klare has proven his worth as one of the best tight ends in the conference already.