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Ohio State Defensive End Joshua Mickens Enters Transfer Portal After Three Years with Buckeyes

Ohio State defensive end Joshua Mickens is entering the transfer portal after three years as a Buckeye.

Ohio State edge rusher/defensive end Joshua Mickens is entering the transfer portal, his agency @3strandsports tells me and @chris_hummer.

Was a Class of 2023 top-120 overall recruit. pic.twitter.com/zR1nTqPj62 — Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 13, 2026

A four-star prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, Mickens played only sparingly in three seasons at Ohio State, recording six tackles with one sack over the past two years.

Mickens will bring two years of eligibility to his next school.