Ohio State Cornerback Aaron Scott Jr. Enters Transfer Portal
The former top in‑state recruit’s exit further strains a thin cornerback group during the Jan. 2–16 transfer window.
Overview
- A Springfield, Ohio product and 2024 five‑star recruit, Scott departs after two seasons with the Buckeyes.
- He will have two years of eligibility at his next program.
- Scott appeared in 15 games across two seasons, logging 180 snaps, including 12 games this season with nine tackles.
- His move follows depth‑chart slides behind Davison Igbinosun and Jermaine Mathews with freshman Devin Sanchez emerging, and it comes after fellow corner Bryce West entered the portal earlier this week.
- The NCAA’s 15‑day portal window runs Jan. 2–16; Scott was reported as Ohio State’s 13th portal entry by one outlet, with separate reporting listing about 15 Buckeyes in the portal as of Saturday.