The moment Julian Sayin filed his paperwork to transfer from Alabama to Ohio State shortly after Nick Saban retired, the five-star California signal caller was met with massive expectations from the Buckeyes’ football staff and fanbase.
Sayin was the No. 1 quarterback prospect in the 2024 class in the final 247Sports composite and eventually surpassed former Ohio State quarterback commit Dylan Raiola, who was the former top signal caller in the 2024 recruiting class when he was pledged to the Buckeyes.
Coming out of high school, everyone praised the California standout for his quick release, athleticism and decision-making.