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Ohio State Buckeyes transfer portal addition is already making an impact, but Ryan Day has one request for him

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Brandon Little | Last updated Mar 18, 2025 3:37 PM ET

Ohio State was not as aggressive in the transfer portal this time around as they were last offseason.

The Buckeyes added what could be three new starters with TE Max Klare, OT Phillip Daniels, and OT Ethan Onianwa. Other than that, the Buckeyes filled out depth in a couple of pieces.

Ohio State began spring practice on Monday and it was the first time that the 2025 team got together for a practice. Following the first session, head coach Ryan Day gave an update on the talented offensive tackle Onianwa.

"Big E's already changed his body a little bit,” Day said. “The guys seemed to embrace (Onianwa and Phillip Daniels). He (Onianwa) can carry weight, so if we can cut him down we're going to see even more athleticism and bend."

Onianwa is a talented tackle who could have entered the draft process and he would have been selected next month. Now, he’s going to play for the Buckeyes in 2025. The Rice transfer is listed at 6-foot-6 and 357 pounds on the spring roster. Expect him to get to around 345 at least by the time the season rolls around.

Offensive tackle Ethan Onianwa (No. 78) stretches out his legs during spring practice warmups. The Rice transfer is listed at 6-foot-6, 357 pounds. pic.twitter.com/pBPB95BYVm
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Ohio State replaces both tackles from the National Championship team with Josh Simmons and Josh Fryar both off to the NFL. Onianwa and the Minnesota transfer Daniels are the favorites to be OSU’s starting tackles in 2025.

New offensive line coach Tyler Bowen has some proven talent to work with right away in Columbus. Ohio State’s offensive line should be a strong group once again next season.

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