Ryan Day proved right as former Ohio State transfer makes major career announcement
The Ohio State Buckeyes were in a different place with their offensive line recruiting not too long ago. While former offensive line coach Justin Frye did a great job developing the talent he brought in, the Buckeyes struggled to bring in better recruits. That has changed since Frye bolted to the Arizona Cardinals and the […]
The Ohio State Buckeyes were in a different place with their offensive line recruiting not too long ago. While former offensive line coach Justin Frye did a great job developing the talent he brought in, the Buckeyes struggled to bring in better recruits.
That has changed since Frye bolted to the Arizona Cardinals and the Buckeyes revamped its staff to better address needs on the staff. There was a time, though, when losing a three-star tackle hurt a little more than it does now.
Marc Nave Jr. was a three-star commit from Kentucky in the 2023 class who eventually decided to attend Kentucky instead. This felt like a fairly notable decommitment at the time because the Buckeyes needed a body, and the 6-foot-4, 330-pounder profiled as a mauler.
However, after one season in Lexington, Nave is on the move in the transfer portal.
Nave did not play during his freshman year, and it seems he wasn’t expected to contribute as a sophomore either. As a result, he has chosen to transfer from Kentucky. His decision to decommit from Ohio State was likely a wise one, as it’s not probable he would have gotten much playing time there either.
During his recruitment by Ohio State, they viewed him as a developmental player, and it’s evident that he requires more time to progress than they initially anticipated. The Wildcats also didn’t have a position for him. Now, he is on the lookout for a new opportunity where he can compete for some playtime.
Hopefully, this former Buckeye commit can find a suitable program that will help him learn and grow as a player. He may have a better chance of getting playing time in the MAC or the Sun Belt, where he could see the field sooner.
