College sports are a perfect example of why you should never say “never” in life.
If you turn back the clock a few years to November 26, 2022, you’ll find some very unpleasant memories. michigan be defeated ohio It was held at Ohio Stadium, and they won the championship for the second year in a row at the time. To add insult to injury, a visiting Ohio State rookie committed to the Wolverines immediately after the game. The rookie happened to be a cornerback. cam calhounlives in Ohio and is a product of Winton Woods.
Well, wouldn’t you know it, years and three teams later, Calhoun would be wearing the scarlet and gray uniform after all. Ohio State secured Calhoun’s commitment on Thursday, the same day Calhoun visited Columbus, adding much-needed cornerback depth to the Buckeyes’ 2026 roster. Calhoun likely won’t be a starter in 2026, but he could be a good rotation piece and a strong candidate to fill in in case of an injury. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
Bucknuts first reported Ohio State’s interest in Calhoun on Monday, and the two further explored their mutual interest, with Bucknuts, an Ohio resident, choosing to continue his college career in Columbus. Assuming Jermaine Matthews Jr. Matthews and Calhoun were teammates in high school, so they will be reunited when he returns for his senior season. with matthews Devin Sanchez He is likely to start at outside cornerback next season, but new transfer players will also be added. Earl Little Jr. Can handle nickel duty.
Ohio State will be Calhoun’s fourth team in the last four years, as well as the teams he has played for previously. Alabama, Utah Previously it was Michigan State. In his most recent stint with the Crimson Tide in 2025, Calhoun appeared in 14 games at Alabama, playing on special teams and recording 51 defensive snaps. Calhoun had a 60.6 overall grade, 70.8 coverage grade and 55.3 run defense grade last year, according to Pro Football Focus. In his only year with the Crimson Tide, he had seven total tackles, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery.
His best season in college came in 2024 at the University of Utah, where he appeared in 11 games for the Utes, playing 445 defensive snaps and posting an 82.8 overall grade. In the 2024 season, Calhoun recorded 21 tackles, one lost tackle, one interception, and a team-high nine pass breakups. He appeared in only two games and redshirted at the University of Michigan in 2023.
As a rookie, Calhoun is a four-star prospect in the 2023 class, rated as the No. 397 prospect and No. 41 cornerback by 247Sports Composite.
Calhoun is the 13th player Ohio State has added from the transfer portal this offseason. Other additions include tight end Mason Williams, long snapper Dalton Riggsdefensive lineman John Walker, wide receiver Devin McCune, linebacker Christian Alligro, safety Earl Little junior, safety terry moore tight end hunter welsing corner Qua Rousseaudefensive lineman james smith and the kicker conor hawkins.