COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football uses the transfer portal to rekindle previous recruiting connections. Trey Sermon and Chip Trayanum took a round-about journey to Columbus that traced back to relationships built during the recruiting process. Now the same dynamic might play out at a defensive position of need. Per multiple reports, former Ole Miss defensive tackle Tywone Malone will be on campus this weekend for an official visit. So will former San Diego State offensive tackle Josh Simmons and former Notre Dame receiver Lorenzo Styles Jr., who is converting to cornerback. Recommended Buckeyes stories Texans select C.J. Stroud 2nd in 2023 NFL Draft, setting new high for Ohio State quarterbacks Seahawks select Jaxon Smith-Njigba 20th in 2023 NFL Draft, giving Ohio State another first-round receiver Cardinals select Paris Johnson Jr. 6th in 2023 NFL Draft, trading up for Buckeye tackle Ohio State knows Malone, having recruited him…
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