Two More Ohio State Transfers Shed Black Stripe

The Buckeyes welcome new defensive back and tight end to the team.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:53pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in the style of Pablo Picasso, breaking down an Ohio State football game or practice into sharp, overlapping geometric planes in the team's official colors of scarlet and gray, conceptually representing the integration of new transfer players into the program.The geometric, cubist-inspired illustration captures the dynamic energy and team-first mentality of the Ohio State football program as it integrates new transfer players into the fold.Columbus Today

Ohio State football continues its spring practice as the team prepares for the upcoming season. This week, the Buckeyes welcomed two more transfer players to the team by having them shed their black stripes - safety Terry Moore from Duke and tight end Hunter Welcing from Northwestern.

Why it matters

Shedding the black stripe is an important tradition at Ohio State, signifying that a new player has fully integrated into the team's culture and is ready to contribute. These two transfers bring valuable experience and talent that could help the Buckeyes in their quest for another championship run.

The details

Terry Moore, a redshirt senior safety, transferred from Duke where he had a breakout 2024 season, earning second-team All-ACC honors. He is now battling for a starting spot in the Ohio State secondary. Hunter Welcing, a seasoned tight end from Northwestern, is the type of versatile player that fits well in the Buckeyes' offense, able to block like an extra offensive lineman while also being a reliable pass-catcher.

  • The two players shed their black stripes on Monday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Terry Moore

A redshirt senior safety who transferred from Duke, where he had a standout 2024 season and earned second-team All-ACC honors.

Hunter Welcing

A seasoned tight end who spent six seasons at Northwestern and earned All-Big Ten honorable mention in 2026, bringing valuable experience to Ohio State's offense.

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What’s next

The Buckeyes will continue spring practice as they prepare for the upcoming season, with more players expected to shed their black stripes in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

These two transfers bring valuable experience and talent that could help Ohio State in its quest for another championship run. The black stripe tradition is an important part of integrating new players into the team's culture, and these latest players to shed theirs are poised to make an impact for the Buckeyes.