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Ohio State Lands All-ACC Safety Earl Little Jr. From Transfer Portal

The ex–Florida State defender arrives after a 2025 breakout featuring four interceptions, two forced fumbles and second-team All-ACC honors.

Overview

  • Little becomes Ohio State’s fifth transfer addition of the offseason, according to local reporting.
  • He began his career at Alabama in 2022, transferred to Florida State ahead of 2024, then entered the portal this month.
  • In 2025 he started 11 of 12 games for Florida State, posting a team‑high 76 tackles along with four interceptions and two forced fumbles.
  • On3 ranks him No. 82 overall in the transfer portal and No. 7 among safeties.
  • Beat coverage projects him to compete for a starting safety role next to Jaylen McClain in Ohio State’s secondary.