After five years of playing for the Buckeyes, Javontae Jean-Baptiste will play against Ohio State in September.
When Ohio State plays Notre Dame in South Bend on Sept. 23, Jean-Baptiste will be on the other side as the former Ohio State defensive end announced his transfer commitment to Notre Dame on Friday.
Jean-Baptiste will reunite with former Ohio State linebackers coach Al Washington, who is now the defensive line coach at Notre Dame, though Jean-Baptiste is likely to play the “Vyper” outside linebacker position in the Fighting Irish’s defense.
Jean-Baptiste had his most productive season as a Buckeye in 2022 as he recorded 18 total tackles with four tackles for loss, 3.