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Ohio State Defensive End Mitchell Melton Transfers to Virginia

On Monday evening, Mitchell Melton helped lead Ohio State to its ninth national title.

On Tuesday, the fifth-year OSU defensive end transferred to Virginia, per multiple national outlets. Melton will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Ohio State linebacker Mitchell Melton has signed with Virginia, @On3sports has learned.

Former four-star has 3 career sacks.https://t.co/VxSGJEUisH pic.twitter.com/bq6RTwuPm4 — Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) January 21, 2025

Melton entered the transfer portal on Jan. 5 but stayed with the Buckeyes throughout their CFP run. He was a rotational player the past two seasons, recording 15 total tackles with 6.