One of Alabama football’s departed defensive backs is moving to another top-level program. Cam Calhoun is on his way to Ohio State, committing to the Buckeyes out of the transfer portal.
Calhoun shared the news on his social media Thursday afternoon. He will have two seasons of eligibility to use in Columbus.
The cornerback transferred to Alabama from Utah before the 2025 season. Crimson Tide coaches praised his talent before the year began.
“Cam’s done a really nice job,” defensive coordinator Kane Wommack said in August. “He’d been doing both things for us, both at the nickel position and the corner position. Did a nice job of working those things and handling those things.
“You go back and you look, OK, what’s the best option to get the best two-deep across the board? How do we get the best players on the field? Cam’s certainly gonna be a part of that equation, probably in multiple areas. So, really proud of him and the work that he’s done in a year’s time to be able to contribute.”
Calhoun did get on the field a bit, playing most of his snaps on special teams, but did not make a major contribution on defense. He finished 2025 with seven tackles, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery.
He was the second Alabama defensive back to decide to hit the transfer portal. Calhoun joined safety Kameron Howard, who later committed to Boston College.
The move to Ohio State puts Calhoun on the other side of one of college football’s fiercest rivalries. Before transferring to Utah, the Cincinnati native began his college career at Michigan, where he was part of the Wolverines’ national championship team in 2023.
The transfer portal remains open for undergraduate players to enter through Friday. Players who decided to enter are allowed to sign with a new team at any time, including after the entry window closes.
Alabama’s 2025 season came to an end in the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff, when Indiana beat the Crimson Tide 38-3 in the Rose Bowl.
