For the second straight day, Ohio State saw a member of its secondary depart. Reserve safety Marcus Hooker put his name in the transfer portal on Tuesday, following Andre Turrentine’s entry the previous day, a team spokesman confirmed. Hooker started at free safety for the first half of the coronavirus pandemic-shortened season in 2020 before Josh Proctor overtook him for the spot. His role dwindled even more last season following his return from a team-issued suspension for his second drunk driving arrest. Last April, Hooker pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle under the influence and paid a $375 fine as part of a plea agreement. Ohio State Buckeyes safety Marcus Hooker (23) rests between drills during football training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. According to Pro Football Focus, he played only 39 snaps games on defense last fall, the fewest since…
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