Former Michigan Wolverines linebacker and outfielder Joey Velazquez, who entered the transfer portal in late December, made the decision to transfer to the Wolverines’ hated rival, the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Velazquez, a Columbus native, will walk on with the Buckeyes after five years with the Wolverines. On the football field, Velazquez played sparingly, recording just seven total tackles and a fumble recovery in his time at Michigan, but he did not see the field in 2023.
Velazquez is known in Ann Arbor for being a two-sport athlete. He is much more known for his contributions on the baseball field, where he hit .