Phil Harrison, Buckeyes WireSat, January 17, 2026 at 8:02 PM UTC·2 min read

Former 5-star commit Aaron Scott Jr. has found his new landing spot, and it's with a rival in the Big Ten. According to an announcement made on social media by Hayes Fawcett, Scott will continue his career with the Oregon Ducks.

Originally from Springfield, Ohio, Scott committed to the Buckeyes over Michigan and others in the class of 2024 as one of the best corners in the country. At the time, it was expected that he could be a big part of the future of the defensive backfield in Columbus. And while Scott received some playing time, he had yet to break into the starting lineup through the first couple of seasons and will have two seasons remaining at Oregon.

Scott had 11 tackles and 1 pass defended through his sophomore season and was expected to be in-line to compete for a starting spot at cornerback next season. It was a surprise when he entered the portal, and we may never really know what kind of situation and conversations occurred behind the scenes.

BREAKING: Ohio State transfer CB Aaron Scott Jr. has Committed to Oregon, he tells @On3

The 6’1 195 CB was ranked as a Top 35 Recruit in the 2024 On3 Industry Rankings (No. 5 CB)

He’ll have 2 years of eligibility lefthttps://t.co/RlUbB6EMhS pic.twitter.com/xwzU4re4Og

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 17, 2026

As a transfer, according to 247Sports, Scott is ranked as the No. 19 cornerback and 291st prospect. Oregon and Ohio State are scheduled to meet each of the next two years, but the Big Ten schedules have not been set when it comes to dates and times

We'll continue to track the comings and goings of players in the portal as we move forward until it all calms down.

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