Julian Sayin faces NFL draft questions ahead of Ohio State road game
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin enters his third season with the program while drawing scrutiny from NFL personnel. A scouting director recently compared the quarterback to Carolina Panthers player Bryce Young, raising concerns regarding his transition to the professional level. Sayin began the 2026 campaign with a 56-3 win over Ball State, during which he completed 21 of 25 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns. While his ball distribution abilities have earned praise, some scouts are waiting to evaluate his performance against a difficult schedule that includes six preseason top-25 teams. The No. 1 Buckeyes are scheduled to play the No. 4 Texas Longhorns on the road this week. Kickoff for the matchup is set for September 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- •Julian Sayin recorded 320 passing yards and three touchdowns in a 56-3 win over Ball State.
- •A scouting director questioned whether Sayin's success is driven by individual talent or his supporting cast.
- •Ohio State plays the No. 4 Texas Longhorns on September 12.
- •The Buckeyes are scheduled to face six teams that were ranked in the preseason top-25.
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Julian Sayin could be trickiest QB prospect in loaded 2027 NFL Draft
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State news: Julian Sayin draws Bryce Young comparison that has NFL scouts hesitant
"Ohio State star Julian Sayin has potential to be a solid quarterback in the NFL. However, one scout’s comparison of him and Carolina Panthers star Bryce Young may draw concerns for some prospective teams. Sayin is going through the fourth season of his collegiate career his third with the Buckeyes. Last year featured his best performances to date, […] The post Ohio State news: Julian Sayin draws Bryce Young comparison that has NFL scouts hesitant appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Julian Sayin is no Arch Manning when it comes to his 2027 NFL Draft projection, yet the Ohio State star might be an even more puzzling QB prospect.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 10:03 AMJulian Sayin could be trickiest QB prospect in loaded 2027 NFL Draft
Julian Sayin is no Arch Manning when it comes to his 2027 NFL Draft projection, yet the Ohio State star might be an even more puzzling QB prospect.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 10:12 PMOhio State news: Julian Sayin draws Bryce Young comparison that has NFL scouts hesitant
Ohio State star Julian Sayin has potential to be a solid quarterback in the NFL. However, one scout’s comparison of him and Carolina Panthers star Bryce Young may draw concerns for some prospective teams. Sayin is going through the fourth season of his collegiate career his third with the Buckeyes. Last year featured his best performances to date, […] The post Ohio State news: Julian Sayin draws Bryce Young comparison that has NFL scouts hesitant appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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