Ohio State safety Craig Young will be entering the NCAA transfer portal. A school spokesman confirmed Saturday that Young had submitted his notification to transfer and would leave the Buckeyes following three seasons. He’s the third player to turn to the portal this week, following quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Jack Miller. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Young was once a candidate for a larger role this fall as a versatile defender. With his size at 6-foot-3 and 223 pounds, he vied to start at the “bullet” position, a linebacker-safety hybrid position. But the spot was ultimately seized by Ronnie Hickman, a fellow third-year sophomore who would lead the Buckeyes with 95 tackles during the regular season. Appearing in 12 games, Young never saw the field for more than 26 snaps in a contest, according to Pro Football Focus. He moved to cover safety later in the season as the…
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