Why is a walk-on and content creator no longer with the Ohio State football team?

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Walk-on defensive end and content creator Caden Davis is no longer with the Ohio State football team.

The news was first reported by The light Wednesday morning with OSU football sports information director Jerry Emig confirming Davis’ departure.

Davis took to Instagram afterward to share the news.

“Being a Buckeye has always been a dream come true for me since I was a kid,” Davis wrote. “I am so grateful to the coaches, staff and players for welcoming me to the team. I truly cannot thank them enough for allowing me to live my dream for the past 2 years and guiding me the way they have .

“With changes in the NCAA and personal career reasons, I will not be a PWO (preferred walk-on) at OSU. I appreciate everyone’s support and your help in respecting my privacy about the decision made. Thanks, Go Bucks.”

Davis has become a household name across social media during his time in Columbus. The Mason, Ohio, native has more than 350,000 combined followers across his Instagram and TikTok pages.

He recently shared an Instagram feed that suggested he was with OSU in Dallas for the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10. He showed photos from last season’s Cotton Bowl trip for the Buckeyes.

OSU offensive lineman George Fitzpatrick, who is in the transfer portal, commented, “You don’t play here,” before the post was deleted.

Davis did not appear in a game for Ohio State during his two seasons with the program.

The NCAA is expected to implement new roster size limits pending an agreement in House v. The NCAA settlement. The limits have led to concerns about the fate of walk-ons, especially in football.