Chaz Coleman Tops Transfer Portal With Eye on South Carolina and Ohio State
So, here’s the latest buzz in college football, and it’s all about Chaz Coleman, the former Penn State EDGE rusher who has officially entered the transfer portal. Coleman, who played under Deion Barnes at Penn State during the 2025 season, has been widely regarded as the No. 1 prospect in the On3 transfer portal rankings. Even though he’s a true freshman, his impact on the field has been impressive—he managed three tackles for loss, a sack, a forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in limited playing time. And let’s not forget, he was recognized on On3’s True Freshman Midseason All-American Team. Clearly, the potential is there.
What makes this story even more interesting is the coaching connection. Barnes, Coleman’s position coach at Penn State, has been hired by South Carolina to lead the Gamecocks’ EDGE room, replacing Sterling Lucas, who left for LSU. Coleman has expressed excitement over Barnes’ move, which has fueled speculation that South Carolina could be a strong landing spot for him. This is especially compelling because South Carolina already has Dylan Stewart, a two-time All-SEC EDGE, returning to the team. Coleman joining forces with Stewart could create a formidable pass-rushing duo, similar to what South Carolina has seen in recent years with players like Kyle Kennard and Bryan Thomas Jr. who thrived opposite Stewart.
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Of course, there are other schools in the mix. Ohio State has been mentioned frequently as a likely destination, partly because Coleman hails from Warren, Ohio, and even visited Columbus during his high school recruitment. The Buckeyes have been dominant on defense, allowing just 8.2 points per game in 2025, and adding a player of Coleman’s caliber would only reinforce their front line. Reports suggest that he could command a high transfer value, potentially in the seven-figure range, given his rare combination of size, speed, and technique. At 6-foot-4 and 246 pounds, Coleman moves with the explosiveness of a much smaller player, yet he has the power to bull through blockers when needed.
Penn State’s 2025 season was a bit of a rollercoaster, finishing 6-6 and experiencing a midseason coaching shakeup with James Franklin leaving for Virginia Tech. That instability has accelerated roster movement, and Coleman is at the forefront of that wave. Analysts are calling him a “future star” and comparing his potential to some of the game’s elite pass rushers.
So, as the transfer portal opens on January 2nd, all eyes will be on Coleman. Will he reunite with Barnes in South Carolina, joining Stewart for an SEC showdown? Or will the pull of his home-state Buckeyes prove irresistible? Either way, the college football world will be watching closely, because one thing is clear—Chaz Coleman is a player who could change the defensive landscape wherever he lands.
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