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Ohio State Running Back Dallan Hayden Intends to Enter Transfer Portal

Dallan Hayden is leaving Ohio State.

According to multiple reports, the Ohio State redshirt sophomore running back has told the Buckeyes’ coaches that he intends to enter the transfer portal. Hayden, who redshirted last season, has three years of eligibility remaining.

Ohio State running back Dallan Hayden has informed the Buckeyes staff that he plans to enter the transfer portal when the spring portal window opens, sources tell @247sports.

Hayden, a former four-star recruit and the son of former Tennessee and NFL RB Aaron Hayden, ran for 553 pic.twitter.com/kwcfMuUffn — Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) April 8, 2024

Hayden told reporters last week that he was “very confident” he could earn a role in Ohio State’s offense despite the return of Henderson and the addition of Quinshon Judkins at running back.