The Buckeyes are making moves on the portal and one intriguing athlete has more than a few rumors surrounding his potential second destination. Jacoby Mathews is a former four-star safety in the class of 2022, who originally committed to Texas A&M, but is now looking for a change of scenery.
While former Texas A&M Aggies safety Jacoby Mathews' time in College Station has come to a close, he's gaining momentum in the transfer portal. Mathews announced his intention to enter the portal back in February.
The Ohio State Buckeyes reportedly have their eyes on a coveted SEC safety that's already being contacted by some of the top programs in the country. Per reports from On3's Hayes Fawcett, the Buckeyes have contacted Texas A&M safety transfer Jacoby Mathews, who entered the portal earlier this offseason.
The Ohio State football program already upgraded at the safety spot over the offseason. They added Caleb Downs from Alabama a year after he was a Freshman All-American.
Ohio State has been a transfer university this offseason for a few big-time college football players, and why not add another one to the mix this time in the spring portal?
Texas A&M safety Jacoby Mathews entered his name in the transfer portal, becoming the 19th scholarship player to enter the portal for the Aggies since November.
Texas A&M has seen many players leave the program after Jimbo Fisher was fired. There was a mass exodus of players, but now that the window has closed, teams have a better idea of what their teams will look like in 2024.
Jacoby Mathews' time in College Station is coming to a close. According to reports, Mathews plans to enter the 15-day transfer portal window this spring beginning on April 15.
Last season, Texas A&M's secondary led the country in yards allowed per play. This year, the Aggies are playing catch-up to receivers downfield after the catch. A&M's run defense has vastly improved from its 123rd ranking last season under second-year coordinator D.J.
With a momentum-building win under their belt ahead of SEC play, the Texas A&M Aggies are now looking ahead to facing Auburn at Kyle Field. If the
Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Jacoby Mathews was arrested on Tuesday night on possession of less than two ounces of marijuana, per Brazos County Jail records. Mathews was released on Tuesday on $3,000 bond.
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