Julian Sayin
{{Short description|American football player}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox college football player
| name = Julian Sayin
| image =File:Julian Sayin 2024.jpg
| caption =Sayin in 2024
| school = Ohio State Buckeyes
| currentnumber = 10
| currentposition = Quarterback
| class = Sophomore
| major = Sport industry
| pastschools =
- Alabama (2024)
- Ohio State (2024–present)
| highschool = Carlsbad (Carlsbad, California)
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Solana Beach, California, U.S.
| heightft = 6
| heightin = 1
| weight = 203
| highlights =* CFP national champion (2024)
- Gatorade California Player of the Year (2023)
| bowlgames =
| espn = 5079712
}}
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.
Early life
Sayin grew up in Solana Beach, California and attended Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad.{{Cite web |last=Backstrom |first=Andy |date=2024-08-19 |title=Julian Sayin: A fast processor, interrupted at Alabama, accelerating at Ohio State |url=https://www.on3.com/teams/ohio-state-buckeyes/news/ohio-state-ohio-state-football-buckeyes-true-freshman-quarterback-julian-sayin-story-alabama-transfer-carlsbad-high-school-san-diego-california/ |access-date=2024-11-15 |website=On3 |language=en}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/columns/2023/08/20/alabama-football-recruiting-5-star-quarterback-julian-sayin-qb-takeaways-first-game-nick-saban/70574020007/|title=Just Sayin: Takeaways from Alabama 5-star QB commit Julian Sayin's first game|first=Chase|last=Goodbread|work=The Tuscaloosa News|date=August 20, 2023|access-date=September 7, 2023}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2022/04/11/hurricanes-in-the-early-mix-for-california-five-star-quarterback-julian-sayin/|title=Hurricanes in mix for Julian Sayin, a five-star quarterback|work=Sun Sentinel|date=April 11, 2022|access-date=September 8, 2023}} Sayin passed for 2,708 yards and 27 touchdowns as a junior.{{cite web|url=https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/06/alabama-qb-commit-julian-sayin-shining-at-elite-11-finals-can-he-win-mvp.html|title=Alabama QB commit Julian Sayin shines at Elite 11 Finals, wins MVP|first=Nick|last=Alvarez|website=AL.com|date=June 16, 2023|access-date=September 8, 2023}} On June 27, 2022, Sayin was announced as one of the quarterbacks to play in the 2024 Polynesian Bowl.{{cite web |last1=Biggins |first1=Greg |title=2024 Polynesian Bowl announces five-star QB Julian Sayin |url=https://247sports.com/Article/Polynesian-Bowl-announces-five-star-QB-Julian-Sayin-alabama-georgia-notre-dame-texas-lsu-football-recruiting--189279545/ |website=247Sports.com |access-date=19 September 2023}} He participated in the finals of the 2023 Elite 11 quarterback competition and was named the tournament's MVP.{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/4615911/2023/06/16/alabama-football-recruiting-julian-sayin/|title=Alabama football recruiting: Julian Sayin at Elite 11 Finals, other key June developments|first=Kennington|last=Smith III|website=The Athletic|date=June 16, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.wvua23.com/2024-alabama-commit-julian-sayin-wins-2023-elite-11-mvp/|title=2024 ALABAMA COMMIT JULIAN SAYIN WINS 2023 ELITE 11 MVP|first=Peyton|last=Davis|website=WVUA23.com|date=June 20, 2023|access-date=September 13, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/longformarticle/elite-11-announced-julian-sayin-headlines-as-2023s-mvp-top-quarterback-211702957/|title=Elite 11 announced: Julian Sayin headlines as 2023's MVP, top quarterback|first=Chance|last=Linton|website=247Sports.com|date=June 17, 2023|access-date=September 13, 2023}} Sayin also participated in the QB retreat competition in 2023 with Steve Clarkson.{{cite web|url=https://usatodayhss.com/2023/julian-sayin-shows-diverse-arm-talent-video|title=Julian Sayin, 5-star Alabama commit shows diverse arm talent at QB Retreat|first=Tim|last=Weaver|website=USA Today|date=May 31, 2023|access-date=September 19, 2023}} Sayin was named captain of the football team before the 2023 season.{{cite web |last1=Sentell |first1=Jeff |title=Julian Sayin: How much will NIL opportunities factor in the decision of the 5-star Georgia football QB target? |url=https://www.dawgnation.com/recruiting/julian-sayin-5-star-qb-will-nil-be-a-factor-georgia-football/HK5RJZZHTVB5PPSWOJKWOJCQMM/ |website=Dawg Nation |access-date=1 October 2023}} In his final season, he had 2,369 passing yards, 24 touchdowns, and one interception, adding four additional rushing touchdowns.
{{College athlete recruit start|40=no|collapse=no|year=2024}}
{{College athlete recruit entry
| recruit = Julian Sayin
| position = QB
| hometown = Carlsbad, CA
| highschool = Carlsbad High School
| feet = 6
| inches = 1
| weight = 195
| 40 =
| commitdate = 11/2/22
| scout stars =
| rivals stars = 5
| 247 stars = 5
| espn stars = 5
| espn grade = 91
}}
|}
Sayin was rated a five-star recruit and the second-best quarterback prospect in the 2024 class.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/elite-11-finals-takeaways-alabama-commit-julian-sayin-steals-the-show|title=Elite 11 Finals takeaways: Alabama commit Julian Sayin steals the show|first=Michael|last=Cohen|website=Fox Sports|date=June 16, 2023|access-date=September 12, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://thecoastnews.com/carlsbad-julian-sayin-prepare-for-espn-spotlight-this-weekend/|title=Carlsbad, Julian Sayin prepare for ESPN spotlight this weekend|work=The Coast News|date=August 21, 2023|access-date=September 15, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://highschool.si.com/news/2023/09/10/julian-sayin-is-special-alabama-top-quarterback-process-backing-up-hype|title=Julian Sayin is special: Alabama quarterback commit backing up hype|first=Andy|last=Buhler|website=SI.com|date=September 10, 2023|access-date=September 13, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/4626095/2023/06/21/alabama-nick-saban-julian-sayin/|title=Alabama-bound Julian Sayin and why you haven’t seen the last of Nick Saban|first=Ari|last=Wasserman|website=The Athletic|date=June 21, 2023|access-date=September 13, 2023}} He received his first scholarship offer when he was in 8th grade from Kenny Dillingham, then the offensive coordinator at Florida State. Sayin committed to play college football at Alabama during his junior season after considering offers from Georgia and LSU.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/34931854/qb-julian-sayin-no-34-2024-espn-300-commits-alabama|title=QB Julian Sayin, No. 34 in 2024 ESPN 300, commits to Alabama|first=Blake|last=Baumgartner|website=ESPN.com|date=November 2, 2022|access-date=September 7, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/alabama-football-recruiting-julian-sayin-top-2024-qb-in-california-commits-to-tide-over-georgia-lsu/|title=Alabama football recruiting: Julian Sayin, top 2024 QB in California, commits to Tide over Georgia, LSU|first=Shehan|last=Jeyarajah|website=CBS Sports|date=November 2, 2022|access-date=September 13, 2023}} He had other notable offers from Notre Dame, Texas, and Florida.{{cite web |title=Julian Sayin - Football Recruiting Profile |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/250290/julian-sayin |website=ESPN |access-date=19 September 2023}}
=High school statistics=
| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;" | ||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Season
! colspan="7"| Passing ! colspan="3"| Rushing ! colspan="2"| Season | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| {{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} | {{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}} | {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} | {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} | {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} | {{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} | {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} | {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} | {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Win|Wins as a starter}} | {{abbr|Loss|Losses as a starter}} | |
| 2020
| 7 || 14 || 50.0 || 124 || 1 || 0 || 104.5 || 3 || 57 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021
| 181 || 253 || 71.5 || 2,769 || 34 || 5 || 138.7 || 35 || 208 || 2 || 11 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2022
| 163 || 245 || 66.5 || 2,708 || 27 || 4 || 133.5 || 26 || 154 || 3 || 10 || 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2023
| 160 || 212 || 75.5 || 2,369 || 24 || 1 || 147.3 || 29 || 186 || 4 || 9 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| Career | 511 | 724 | 70.6 | 7,970 | 86 | 10 | 140.6 | 93 | 605 | 9 | 30 | 4 |
College career
=Alabama=
Sayin began practicing as an early enrollee with Alabama during the 2023 season in preparation for the 2024 Rose Bowl.{{cite web |last1=Gaither |first1=Joe |title=Alabama Quarterback Jalen Milroe Praises Early Enrolee Julian Sayin |url=https://www.si.com/college/alabama/football/alabama-quarterback-jalen-milroe-praises-early-enrolee-julian-sayin |website=Sports Illustrated |access-date=19 December 2023}} On January 19, 2024, Sayin entered the transfer portal following the retirement of Nick Saban.{{cite web |last1=Cobb |first1=David |title=Alabama QB Julian Sayin in transfer portal: Why Ohio State is favored to land former five-star recruit |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/alabama-qb-julian-sayin-in-transfer-portal-why-ohio-state-is-favored-to-land-former-five-star-recruit/ |website=CBSSports.com |publisher=CBS Sports |access-date=20 January 2024 |language=en |date=19 January 2024}}
=Ohio State=
On January 21, 2024, Sayin announced he was transferring to Ohio State.{{cite web |last1=Thamel |first1=Pete |title=Former Alabama QB Julian Sayin to transfer to Ohio State |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/39357008/former-alabama-qb-julian-sayin-transfer-ohio-state |website=ESPN |access-date=24 February 2024}} On January 31, he signed a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Panini America, a trading card company owned by Panini Group.{{cite web |last1=Nakos |first1=Pete |title=Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin signs NIL deal with Panini America |url=https://www.on3.com/nil/news/ohio-state-quarterback-julian-sayin-signs-nil-deal-with-panini-america/ |website=On3 |access-date=26 February 2024}} On February 14, Sayin signed another NIL deal this time with an Ohio State-driven collective known as The Foundation.{{cite web |last1=Nakos |first1=Pete |title=Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin inks NIL deal with The Foundation collective |url=https://www.on3.com/nil/news/ohio-state-quarterback-julian-sayin-inks-nil-deal-with-the-foundation-collective/ |website=On3 |access-date=26 February 2024}} 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=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2" |Team ! colspan="3" | Games ! colspan="8"| Passing ! colspan="4"| Rushing | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | |
| 2023
| 0 || 0 || — || colspan="12"| Early enrollee | |||||||||||||||
| 2024
| 4 || 0 || — || 5 || 12 || 41.7 || 84 || 7.0 || 1 || 0 || 128.0 || 2 || 24 || 12.0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2" | [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/julian-sayin-1.html Career] | 4 | 0 | — | 5 | 12 | 41.7 | 84 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 128.0 | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 |
Personal life
Sayin's older brother, Aidan, is currently the starting quarterback at the University of Pennsylvania.{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/4313131/2023/03/16/julian-sayin-alabama-football-recruiting/|title=Why Alabama is the ideal fit for 5-star QB Julian Sayin: ‘He wants to be held accountable’|first=Manny|last=Navarro|website=The Athletic|date=March 16, 2023|access-date=September 8, 2023}} His older sister, Bailey, played soccer at the University of Chicago.{{Cite web |last=Maffei |first=John |date=November 17, 2022 |title=Gifted Sayin leads Carlsbad into Open Division final |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/high-school-preps/story/2022-11-17/gifted-sayin-leads-carlsbad-into-open-division-final |access-date=September 8, 2023 |website=The San Diego Union-Tribune}}
References
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External links
- [https://rolltide.com/sports/football/roster/julian-sayin/10203 Alabama Crimson Tide bio] (archived)
- [https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/football/roster/julian-sayin/11062 Ohio State Buckeyes bio]
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