Julian Sayin, a highly regarded quarterback from Carlsbad, California, initially committed to the University of Alabama during his junior year of high school. He enrolled early at Alabama in January 2024 but entered the transfer portal on January 19, 2024, following the retirement of head coach Nick Saban.
On January 21, 2024, Sayin announced his transfer to Ohio State University. He cited the strong quarterback development under head coach Ryan Day and his existing relationship with offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien as significant factors in his decision.
At Ohio State, Sayin joined a competitive quarterback room, including former Kansas State quarterback Will Howard, Devin Brown, Lincoln Kienholz, and fellow 2024 recruit Air Noland. Despite the competition, Sayin expressed enthusiasm about learning from talented players and coaches to contribute to the team’s success.
As of January 19, 2025, there have been no official announcements regarding Julian Sayin committing to the Georgia Bulldogs. His most recent commitment was to Ohio State University in January
2024.