Former Ohio State football linebacker joins Big 12…

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Reid Carrico decided to continue his college career after leaving Ohio State football.

On Tuesday night, Carrico revealed his transfer commitment to West Virginia. On December 4, the third-year linebacker submitted his name to the NCAA transfer portal.

Carrico, a top-100 prospect out of Ironton, joined the 2021 signing class. A year later, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles implemented a new system that dropped the team’s starting linebacker count from three to two. This increased competition in the room, and Carrico was never able to carve out a two-deep role.

This season, he had one tackle in nine defensive appearances.

Carrico’s retirement does leave OSU lacking in veteran linebackers for the upcoming season. Cody Simon has confirmed his intention to return for a fifth season, while former top prospects C.J. In their third season, Hicks and Gabe Powers are set to fight for their first major roles.

Carrico was the second former Ohio State defensive player to commit to a transfer on Tuesday. Former defensive end Omari Abor has transferred to SMU.