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Ohio State DE Alex Williams transfers to Vanderbilt

After entering the transfer portal earlier this month, Ohio State defensive end Alex Williams has decided to transfer to Vanderbilt.

Ohio State defensive end Alex Williams has found his transfer destination and it’s in the SEC. News circulated on January 15 that the 6-7, 250 lb. freshman planned to enter the transfer portal. Though there’s not a whole lot of details available for a reason of moving on from the program, it’s likely Williams got buried on the depth chart of a talented and deep defensive line.

Add that to the fact that there needs to be some attrition for OSU to get down the scholarship limit of 85, and what you see is what you get. Williams, from the local Pickerington North High School, had a total of eight tackles during his redshirt freshman year last season.

Now, it appears Williams has found his destination and is ready to play for coach Derek Mason down at Vanderbilt. He announced the move on his Instagram account Thursday.

Williams was very complimentary of his short time at Ohio State, and there’s no doubt Buckeye nation will be rooting for him as he continues his dream down in the SEC.

 

Ohio State defensive end Alex Williams to enter transfer portal

Ohio State’s strong-side defensive end Alex Williams will enter the transfer portal, potentially leaving Columbus after just one season.

Three-star, strong-side defensive end Alex Williams is entering the transfer portal.

He redshirted his freshman season which will still allow him four more years of eligibility. It’s also key to note that Williams entering the portal does not fully guarantee he leave Ohio State.

Originally, Williams, who is an Ohio-native, had committed to West Virginia. However, he eventually made his way to Columbus, and he’s apparently looking elsewhere, likely not seeing a future for him with the Buckeyes.

Physically intimidating at 6-foot-7 and 250 pounds, Williams wasn’t heavily recruited and took the top offer on the table. Now, he’ll be for a place where he can actually find his way onto the field.

Yahoo! Sports’ Pete Thamel broke the news on Williams.

With a three-star freshman recruit inbound, while also retaining several others, the Buckeyes should be fine as they look to bolster their defensive line.