Ohio State tight end Patrick Gurd is transferring to the school after visiting Cincinnati this past Thursday. Joe Royer's former teammate has appeared in 22 games across his Buckeye career with two catches for 15 yards. Cincinnati could use the depth at tight end and Gurd fit that nicely during his final season of eligibility.

Ohio State football dealt with a few departures via the transfer portal, but as we always say, once a Buckeye, always a Buckeye, and we want to continue to follow and cheer on all our former Ohio State players.

Patrick Gurd, who just helped the Ohio State Buckeyes win a national championship, will play his final season for Scott Satterfield and the Bearcats. Gurd is 6-foot-4 and 249 pounds and prepped at New Albany High School. Gurd made his announcement Monday night.

Former Ohio State tight end Patrick Gurd is transferring to Cincinnati, joining fellow Ohio State transfer Joe Royer in the Bearcats’ tight end room.

Ohio State tight end Patrick Gurd is in the 2025 college football transfer portal but finishing out the 2024 season with the Buckeyes before figuring out a destination.