Every Ohio State Player's Remaining Eligibility After NCAA Adopts Five-Year Eligibility Model

The NCAA’s new five-year, age-based eligibility model could reshape Ohio State’s 2027 roster planning, though this year’s team remains unchanged. Players who were already out of eligibility after the 2025 season cannot add a new year under the switch. Those eligible for 2026 under prior rules, including seventh-year seniors Ja’Kobi Jackson and Hunter Welcing, still keep their status. For 2027, fourth-year seniors who would have finished eligibility in 2026 may return for another season. The model removes redshirts, but players who already used redshirt years keep the same remaining eligibility, while non-redshirt players gain an extra year. The analysis also highlights potential exceptions, including QB Justyn Martin, who missed 2025 due to injury and may apply for a waiver until July 31.