The Ohio State Buckeyes have landed a major transfer in this year’s class.
Former Syracuse safety Ja’Had Carter announced his transfer decision on Tuesday, joining Ryan Day’s program as a highly-touted addition.
Carter announced his decision with a statement on Twitter.
— Ja’Had Carter (@JayAlmighty6) January 3, 2023
Carter was an immediate-impact DB for Syracuse as a member of the 2020 class, starting 11 games for the Orange in Year 1. He missed four weeks due to injury in 2021, but returned for a full season in 2022.
This past season, Carter notched 36 tackles, three interceptions and one fumble recovery.
The Buckeyes lost second-year DB J.K. Johnson to the transfer portal earlier this afternoon. Carter will certainly help fill the void left by this former top 50 recruit.
Ohio State allowed more than 200 passing yards per game this past season. Coach Day will no doubt welcome all the help he can get in the secondary.