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Transfer Portal: Ohio State DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste commits to Notre Dame Football

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Notre Dame isn’t done with the transfer portal just yet. Former Ohio State Buckeyes DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste gave his commitment to the Irish on Friday — proving that the transfer portal is an unpredictable mistress.

Jean-Baptiste got a Thursday evening prediction to Notre Dame, and wrapped this thing up very quickly.

From JJB’s Ohio State profile page:

Ohio State Overview

• Javontae is in his fifth year with the program and has two seasons of eligibility

• He has graduated with his degree in human development and family sciences

• Has played in 32 games for the Buckeyes over the past three seasons, including 13 games in 2021, six of eight games in 2020 and all 14 games as a redshirt freshman in 2019

• Earned his first two collegiate starts in 2020: vs.