Star College Football Running Back Jadyn Ott Faked Entering Transfer Portal

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 27: California Golden Bears players run onto the field before the College Football Sydney Cup match between University of California and University of Hawaii at ANZ Stadium on August 27, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

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All-Pac-12 running back Jadyn Ott scared Cal fans this Friday morning, that’s for sure.

Ott posted a video on X of him announcing that he’s entering the transfer portal. It turns out it was all just a prank.

“With that being said, I’ll be entering the transfer portal this upcoming season,” Ott said. “Respect my decision, please.”

After walking away from the camera, Ott returned to say, “I’m playing. I’m finna stay.”

Thank you Cal💔 pic.twitter.com/wRFYmJnOkl

— Jaydn Ott🇼🇸 (@THEJAYDNOTT) December 15, 2023

Ott made an immediate impact as a freshman for Cal, rushing for 897 yards and eight touchdowns. He was even better as a sophomore for the Golden Bears.

In 11 games this season, Ott had 1,260 rushing yards, 151 receiving yards and 13 total touchdowns. Not only did he earn All-Pac-12 honors, he was named a finalist for the finalist for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award.

With Ott back in the fold, Cal should have no issue running the football during its first season in the ACC.