While the Buckeyes have a two headed RB monster in Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson, Dallan Hayden, a junior RB for the Buckeyes, will not be backing them up next season. Hayden, who had 553-yards and 5 TDs as a true freshman, did not see the same action in year two and will now be entering the portal:
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
As noted above from 247sports Matt Zenitz, Hayden is the son of former Tennessee and NFL RB Aaron Hayden. He will likely be a hot commodity once the transfer portal opens later this month.
Two season ago, Hayden went off big against Maryland a week before The Game but then only saw two carries against Michigan:
"Young Mr. Hayden" — highlights from the @OhioStateFB running back's breakout performance in the win over Maryland https://t.co/He7w8az9Zo | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/1HHj2K98kO
— Ohio State Buckeyes 🌰 (@OhioStAthletics) November 20, 2022
Ohio State recently named former Oregon RB coach Carlos Locklyn as the new position group coach with Tony Alford heading to Michigan.