Particle.news
Download on the App Store
5 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Cal Star Running Back Jaydn Ott Enters Transfer Portal

The All-Pac-12 standout and graduate transfer is expected to draw significant interest as Cal faces a wave of player departures.

Nov 30, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; California Golden Bears running back Jaydn Ott (1) runs with the ball against the Southern Methodist Mustangs during the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Jaydn Ott, a first-team All-Pac-12 running back in 2023, officially entered the transfer portal on Monday as a graduate transfer with one season of eligibility remaining.
  • Ott's decision follows an ankle injury in 2024 that limited his production after two standout seasons, including 1,315 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns in 2023.
  • He is regarded as one of the top available running backs in the spring transfer portal and is expected to attract interest from prominent college football programs.
  • Cal has lost four running backs to the transfer portal this spring, raising concerns about the program's depth and ability to retain talent.
  • The move comes as Cal faces broader challenges, including scrutiny of program management and external donor pressures tied to the California Legends Collective.