Julian Sayin

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Julian Sayin
Julian Sayin 2024.jpg
Sayin in 2024
Ohio State Buckeyes–No. 10
Position Quarterback
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Born: Solana Beach, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight203 lb (92 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Carlsbad (Carlsbad, California)
Career highlights and awards

Julian Sayin is an American college football quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He is a former five-star recruit who began his career as an early enrollee for the Alabama Crimson Tide before transferring to Ohio State.

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Early life

Sayin grew up in Solana Beach, California and attended Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad. [1] [2] Sayin sat behind his brother, Aidan, his freshman season. He became the Lancers' starting quarterback entering his sophomore year and finished the season with 2,769 passing yards with 34 touchdowns and five interceptions. [3] Sayin passed for 2,708 yards and 27 touchdowns as a junior. [4] On June 27, 2022, Sayin was announced as one of the quarterbacks to play in the 2024 Polynesian Bowl. [5] He participated in the finals of the 2023 Elite 11 quarterback competition and was named the tournament's MVP. [6] [7] [8] Sayin also participated in the QB retreat competition in 2023 with Steve Clarkson. [9] Sayin was named captain of the football team before the 2023 season. [10] In his final season, he had 2,369 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and one interception, adding four additional rushing touchdowns.

College recruiting information
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Julian Sayin
QB		 Carlsbad, CA Carlsbad High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)195 lb (88 kg)Nov 2, 2022 
Star ratings: Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 5 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 91

Sayin was rated a five-star recruit and the second-best quarterback prospect in the 2024 class. [11] [12] [13] [14] He received his first scholarship offer when he was in 8th grade from Kenny Dillingham, then the offensive coordinator at Florida State. [1] Sayin committed to play college football at Alabama during his junior season after considering offers from Georgia and LSU. [15] [16] He had other notable offers from Notre Dame, Texas, and Florida. [17]

High school statistics

SeasonPassingRushingSeason
CmpAttPctYdsTDIntRtgAttYdsTDWinLoss
202071450.012410104.5357000
202118125371.52,769345138.7352082111
202216324566.52,708274133.5261543102
202316021275.52,369241147.329186491
Career51172470.67,9708610140.6936059304

College career

Alabama

Sayin began practicing as an early enrollee with Alabama during the 2023 season in preparation for the 2024 Rose Bowl. [18] On January 19, 2024, Sayin entered the transfer portal following the retirement of Nick Saban. [19]

Ohio State

On January 21, 2024, Sayin announced he was transferring to Ohio State. [20] On January 31, he signed a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Panini America, a trading card company owned by Panini Group. [21] On February 14, Sayin signed another NIL deal this time with an Ohio State-driven collective known as The Foundation. [22] Sayin threw his first collegiate touchdown coming into relief against Western Michigan on September 7, 2024. Sayin came into relief a couple more times throughout the season, and was part of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship team.

College statistics

SeasonGamesPassingRushing
GPGSRecordCmpAttPctYdsAvgTDIntRtgAttYdsAvgTD
Alabama Crimson Tide
2023 00— Early enrollee
Ohio State Buckeyes
2024 40—51241.7847.010128.022412.00
Career 40—51241.7847.010128.022412.00

Personal life

Sayin's older brother, Aidan, is currently the starting quarterback at the University of Pennsylvania. [23] His older sister, Bailey, played soccer at the University of Chicago. [24]

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