Former Ohio State receiver Mylan Graham is on track to make an immediate impact at Notre Dame, and he may be lining up as a starter before long.
Graham, a former five-star recruit, left the Buckeyes in the offseason after Ohio State went through its biggest transfer portal departure under Ryan Day. The Buckeyes brought in help to offset the losses, but not every hole could be filled, and Graham was one of the players who moved on.
At Notre Dame, Graham has already made noise. Patrick Murphy of Bucknuts wrote that he stood out right away in South Bend and showed the kind of talent that made him a top-15 receiver prospect in high school. Murphy added that after spring, Jordan Faison appears to be quarterback CJ Carr’s top target, but Graham is in position to start at receiver for the Fighting Irish in 2026 alongside Faison and Jaden Greathouse.
Greathouse is a familiar name for Ohio State fans. He was Notre Dame’s biggest offensive threat in the National Championship Game against the Buckeyes in 2024, catching six passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns. He was limited for much of last season because of injury, but he remains part of the picture in South Bend.
Even if Graham doesn’t lock down a starting job, he should still see plenty of snaps this season. That’s a sharp turn from what his path could have looked like in Columbus.
Notre Dame also added another former Buckeye receiver in Quincy Porter. His situation is much murkier. Porter spent most of last season dealing with a knee injury, had surgery to address it, and did not take part in spring practice.
Ohio State, meanwhile, moved on quickly at receiver. The Buckeyes brought in Chris Henry Jr., who is expected to compete for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart right away, and they also added a couple of receivers through the portal for depth.
The Buckeyes still have Jeremiah Smith, who remains the best weapon in college football, and Julian Sayin throwing him the ball. Notre Dame, for all the buzz around Graham, still has some questions to answer at receiver.
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