- Ohio State
- Updated: Jan. 02, 2026, 2:53 p.m.
- Published: Jan. 01, 2026, 1:59 p.m.
Bryce West, cornerbackDavid Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
ARLINGTON, Texas — Ohio State football defensive back Bryce West is entering the transfer portal.
He leaves the Buckeyes after spending two years in the program as a highly rated player in the 2024 recruiting class. He was the No. 64 player and No. 9 cornerback out of Cleveland’s Glenville High School.
Over the past two seasons, West has played 120 snaps, with most coming as a nickel safety. He recorded 11 tackles, a pass breakup and a forced fumble.
West is the fourth Buckeye to enter the transfer portal, joining quarterback Lincoln Kienholz, tight end Jelani Thurman and wide receiver Bryson Rodgers.
Keep up with our transfer portal tracker here.
Stephen Means covers Ohio State football for Cleveland.com while also serving as the host of the Buckeye Talk podcast. Prior to covering the Buckeyes, he got experience working at the Akron Beacon Journal… more
