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Former 4-star Ohio State DT Malik Barrow announces transfer destination

Dustin Schutte

By Dustin Schutte

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After medically retiring from football, former Ohio State defensive tackle Malik Barrow decided to give the game another opportunity. Because he stepped away from the Buckeyes for medical reasons, he was forced to transfer if he wanted to continue playing.

Barrow has made a decision on where he’ll finish his football career.

The former four-star defensive tackle announced via Twitter that he’ll be transferring to UCF to complete his career.

https://twitter.com/MattBurrell51/status/1156614133799903232?s=20

Barrow will be joining the Knights as a graduate transfer, meaning he’ll be immediately eligible for the 2019 season. He adds quality depth the UCF’s front line.

Due to recurring knee injuries, Barrow initially decided to medically retire from football. However, he changed his mind during the offseason and opted to pursue a return to the game.

Hopefully Barrow enjoys a solid career in Orlando.

Dustin Schutte

Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB