Ex-Ohio State QB Martell announces transfer to Miami

Former Ohio State quarterback Tate Martell is taking his talents to South Beach.

The dual-threat freshman tweeted early Wednesday morning that he intends to transfer to the University of Miami, and he’s not the only player from Las Vegas’ Bishop Gorman High School who will call The U home.

Former teammate Brevin Jordan, a tight end, already attends the school, and safety Bubba Bolden announced his intention to transfer from the University of Southern California earlier this month.

The three were pictured together in Martell’s tweet, which read, “right back like we never left…”

right back like we never left…

I’M A HURRICANE! ?????? pic.twitter.com/6Dh0gu4fxD

— TATE MARTELL (@TheTateMartell) January 16, 2019

And the Martell move wasn’t the only good news the Hurricanes got in a 24-hour period, with wide receiver Jeff Thomas deciding not to transfer to Illinois on Tuesday, reversing a decision the sophomore made earlier this offseason.

However, Martell was the biggest get for new head coach Manny Diaz, hired earlier this month, and new offensive coordinator Dan Enos.

In a reserve role last season, Martell was 23 of 28 for 269 yards and a touchdown while backing up Dwayne Haskins. He also rushed for 128 yards on 22 carries with two TDs.

Martell can file for a waiver, but otherwise will have to sit out the 2019 season. He will have three years of eligibility left when he gets back on the field.

He will have two good quality targets out of the gate, with fellow freshman Jordan catching 32 passes for 287 yards and four touchdowns last season, while Thomas amassed 35 receptions for 563 yards and three TDs.

–Field Level Media