Ohio State kicker Jake Seibert has entered his name in the transfer portal, according to an announcement on Twitter. Seibert was the No. 2 kicker in the 2020 recruiting class according to 247Sports composite.
The Cincinnati native came to Columbus willing to wait his turn while the Buckeyes relied on Blake Haubeil for the kicking duties. However, Haubeil suffered injuries during the 2020 season that forced Seibert into action. The true freshman performed admirably, converting all 16 extra-point attempts and making one of two field goals on the year.
But if there is one position Ryan Day and the coaching staff have consistently searched for in the transfer portal, it’s been kicker. In 2021, when Seibert could’ve taken the reins, OSU brought in Noah Ruggles from North Carolina. Ruggles had an outstanding two years with the Buckeyes, and Seibert hasn’t attempted a kick for the Buckeyes since 2020.
— Jake Seibert (@seibert_jake) April 17, 2023
The coaching staff has continued to bring in new blood at the kicking position. Last year brought the addition of USC transfer Parker Lewis. At the end of 2022, the Buckeyes added walk-on Jayden Fielding and another transfer, Casey Magyar, from Kent State. It is not known who will take over the kicking duties for the departed Ruggles.
Seibert was gracious in his farewell to Buckeye Nation as he looks forward to what’s next on the gridiron.
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