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SECOND arrest... this time for weed. Don't know if last time was for weed as well.

Weed needs to be legalized ASAP. Still can't drive while fucked up, but fuck making it illegal.

Salter won't amount to anything whether he is in Texas, Tennessee, or Colorado.

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6 minutes ago, Spider2YBanana said:

Qb from Tennessee will probably end up at Ole Miss or some shit. 

 

3 minutes ago, westexhorn said:

I think TCU

He's done nothing but get arrested twice, and that ranking was inflated for clicks as the last major in-state uncommitted QB. He's probably dropping to G5 or lower.

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He's done nothing but get arrested twice, and that ranking was inflated for clicks as the last major in-state uncommitted QB. He's probably dropping to G5 or lower.

Salter’s ratings  bump happened in Feb. of 2020 waaay before NSD and when many QBs were still uncommitted.
 

247 just fell in love with him for whatever reason, they had him ranked as a top 50 national player and it skewed the composite.

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5 minutes ago, Lonestar88 said:

Salter’s ratings  bump happened in Feb. of 2020 waaay before NSD and when many QBs were still uncommitted.
 

247 just fell in love with him for whatever reason, they had him ranked as a top 50 national player and it skewed the composite.

It was Dilfer that fell in love with him. 247 simply reflected Dilfer's love affair for him. That dude was comparing him to Deshaun Watson and other nonsense. Then he went to the Elite 11, and just like Caleb Williams, was shown up by almost every QB at the event. Good times. 

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10 minutes ago, golfclap said:

It was Dilfer that fell in love with him. 247 simply reflected Dilfer's love affair for him. That dude was comparing him to Deshaun Watson and other nonsense. Then he went to the Elite 11, and just like Caleb Williams, was shown up by almost every QB at the event. Good times. 

Will never understand why people let Dilfer of all people become the “QB whisperer”.

I got to see Salter play a few times in high school, he was pretty good, but top 50 nationally was just crazy.

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It was Dilfer that fell in love with him. 247 simply reflected Dilfer's love affair for him. That dude was comparing him to Deshaun Watson and other nonsense. Then he went to the Elite 11, and just like Caleb Williams, was shown up by almost every QB at the event. Good times. 

I watched him a few times in high school.  While the kid can run, he's a turnover machine, be it fumbling or throwing an int.  And he makes these mistakes during critical moments.  Blech.

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Former high school four-star wide receiver Jake Smith decided to leave Texas after showing some serious promise before injuries slowed him down. The Arizona native is essentially down to two schools after a great official visit with USC this past weekend. He will likely visit Arizona as well and then decide between the two, and I’ve been told by sources that it’s 50-50 right now.

Arizona has more of a need at wide receiver and the home-state advantage, but USC obviously recruits better talent and is more of a possible showcase for his talents.

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Probably Baylor.

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The entry of LSU transfer offensive lineman Dare Rosenthal caused quite a stir on Monday as rumors began swirling during the early morning about his likely addition. When it became official, Kentucky was the school that immediately put the full-court press on Rosenthal, but Baylor should also be taken very seriously here. Coach Dave Aranda has a good relationship with Rosenthal from his days as the defensive coordinator in Baton Rouge, and with limited time remaining before he would likely make a decision that familiarity may be enough for the Bears to win out.

However, I’ve heard that Kentucky is the likely destination as the smooth transition of DB Kelvin Joseph from LSU to Kentucky is a path to follow. Miami is a dark horse here, and it all depends on what visits he takes.

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Reminder that players must enter the portal by 7/1 to receive immediate eligibility 

Six Illinois players enter transfer portal in 24 hours

https://247sports.com/Article/Illinois-Fighting-Illini-football-six-players-enter-transfer-portal-in-24-hours-Bret-Bielema-167169339/

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The Illinois Fighting Illini football program has taken some rather notable hits in the last 24 hours. Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Blaise Sparks entered his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal on Tuesday morning, becoming the sixth Illinois player to hit the portal in the last 24 hours.

Sparks followed offensive lineman Brevyn Jones, defensive lineman Anthony Shipton, wide receiver James Frenchie, defensive lineman Tre'von Riggins and running back/wide receiver Kyron Cumby as Illinois players to hit the portal. All players were three-star prospects in the class.

 

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College Football Transfer Portal Top 100: Eric Gray, Henry To’o To’o and the most impactful movers of 2021

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More than 2,500 FBS players have entered the NCAA transfer portal since last August, all of them looking for more opportunity, a new home, a fresh start. The number of scholarship players who’ve entered the portal now exceeds 1,600. Who among them looks most destined for success in 2021?

Welcome to The Athletic’s transfer portal top 100, a ranking of the college football transfers poised to make the greatest impact on the upcoming season.

We’ve consulted with coaches and staffers across the country in the process of building the list of the best transfers in the current portal cycle. The pool of quality transfers is so deep that more than 200 players were seriously considered for this project, and that number still increases each day. The resulting rankings are sorted based on their past production, projected role and feedback from their past or present coaches.

This project initially began as a top-50 list. Now it’s time to expand to 100. Our latest update also introduces six new players into the top 50, including two recent additions to the portal who should generate significant interest. We’ll continue to update this throughout the offseason as more impact players enter the portal and find new destinations.

1. RB Eric Gray, Tennessee → Oklahoma

Gray looks like Oklahoma’s next great offensive weapon after all the buzz he generated this spring.

The No. 3 ranked all-purpose back in the 2019 class was good as a freshman (666 total yards, five touchdowns) before breaking out as Tennessee’s leading rusher in 2020, accounting for 1,061 total yards and six touchdowns on 192 touches. He’s a threat in the passing game, with 30 receptions last fall, and has experience returning punts. And now Gray gets to play in the Sooners’ attack, making a likely preseason top-five team even more dangerous.

“This offense has been great,” he said after OU’s spring game. “That’s kinda why I ultimately chose to come here. Getting to learn this offense this spring has been an unbelievable opportunity.”

Kennedy Brooks is back after opting out in 2020 and has produced two 1,000-yard seasons, but Oklahoma’s attrition at running back with Rhamondre Stevenson going pro, T.J. Pledger transferring to Utah and Seth McGowan entering the portal opens up plenty of room for Gray to make a big impact.

His coaches praise how he trains and prepares like a pro, which has made his scheme transition very easy. The 5-foot-10, 206-pound rusher possesses great short-area quickness and elusiveness, has good hands and runs crisp routes, and he’s physical enough to gain tough yards and help in pass protection. Of the three Tennessee transfers who teamed up to play for Oklahoma, he was the most impressive this spring and is the most game-ready right now.

“That kid scares the shit out of me,” one college assistant said. “He’s a hell of a player.”

2. LB Henry To’o To’o, Tennessee → Alabama

The most coveted undecided transfer on the market decided to join the defending national champs. To’o To’o came to Tennessee with massive expectations as a top-50 recruit and played up to them, starting 22 games in two seasons. He followed up earning freshman All-America honors in 2019 with a team-high 76 stops and 10 TFLs as a sophomore playing weakside linebacker. He checks all the boxes in terms of work ethic, leadership, football IQ, physical play and sideline-to-sideline playmaking ability.

The 6-foot-2, 225-pound defender went into the portal after the Vols’ coaching change and stayed quiet about his intentions before ultimately picking Alabama over Ohio State, Washington and many other interested programs. The SEC has not yet permitted immediate eligibility for intraconference one-time transfers, but the Tide are clearly getting an instant-impact addition who’ll make their defense even better.

3. DB Tyrique Stevenson, Georgia → Miami (Fla.)

Stevenson came to Georgia wishing to be their next great corner but had to become a versatile defender in multiple DB positions while starting four games over two seasons. He became unhappy with his role but was projected to become a full-time starter in 2021. Instead, Stevenson went into the portal soon after the 2020 season ended to return home and play cornerback at Miami.

He’s a unique talent for that spot, a big-bodied athlete at 6 feet and 214 pounds who still has the skill set, change of direction and speed (runs a 4.38 in the 40) to play outside. What impressed Miami’s coaching staff is his understanding of the game and the effusive confidence he has brought to their secondary. He’s having to compete hard to secure a starting job, but Stevenson has all the makings of a special player in the Hurricanes’ defense.

4. DE Jermaine Johnson, Georgia → Florida State

Johnson quickly emerged as the Seminoles’ best player on defense this spring. The former No. 1 junior college recruit started four games in two seasons at Georgia, collecting 36 tackles and 6.5 sacks, and chose to play his bonus senior season in Tallahassee.

He’s an athletically gifted edge rusher who’s physical against the run, has been a leader so far for his new team and has earned a ton of praise from Mike Norvell and his assistants. They see sky-high potential and a lot of sacks coming from the 6-foot-5, 260-pound disruptor.

5. DT Siaki Ika, LSU → Baylor

At LSU, “Apu” Ika looked like he had an incredibly bright future as a true freshman rotation player on the defensive line of the 2019 national championship team. But the young nose tackle struggled with the Tigers’ switch from a 3-4 to a 4-3 front last year and went in the portal during the season.

He reunited with his former LSU coaches at Baylor and looked downright unblockable at times this spring. One source called him an “absolute freak show” at 6-foot-4 and 350 pounds who’s made everybody on their line better. Ika should quickly emerge as one of the Big 12’s best defensive linemen.

6. DB Tykee Smith, West Virginia → Georgia

Smith was so effective as West Virginia’s “Spear” nickel defender as a sophomore that his former coach Neal Brown argued he played as well as anybody in the country at his position. He was asked to do a lot — play the run, man and zone coverage, blitz and make plays on the ball — and put up 61 tackles, eight TFLs, five pass breakups and two interceptions to earn third-team AP All-America honors. Smith entered the portal in March and followed his position coach Jahmile Addae to Athens. As talented as Georgia’s secondary may be, Smith should be good enough to start at nickel on a defense that has College Football Playoff aspirations.

7. QB Jack Coan, Wisconsin → Notre Dame

Coan might not have been the most coveted QB transfer on this list, but he can be the most impactful if his steady play keeps Notre Dame in the playoff hunt in 2021. The 18-game starter at Wisconsin led the Badgers to a division title in 2019 with 3,278 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions but sat out last season after a preseason foot injury required surgery.

It’s interesting that Coan wasn’t named the clear-cut winner over Drew Pyne coming out of spring ball and that Brian Kelly wants the competition to continue into August. Still, it would be a surprise if the veteran didn’t hold down the job this fall with his leadership and maturity.

8. DB Derion Kendrick, Clemson → Georgia

The former five-star recruit was dismissed from Clemson at the end of February and arrested two weeks later, which resulted in a quiet recruitment this offseason. Kendrick struggled at times with disciplinary and accountability issues at Clemson, but he’s clearly talented enough to be worth the risk for Kirby Smart and a team with national title aspirations. Kendrick was a two-year starter for the Tigers and a first-team All-ACC selection in 2020. He instantly becomes the most experienced cornerback on the Bulldogs’ roster after Eric Stokes and Tyson Campbell moved on to the NFL.

9. OL Cain Madden, Marshall → Notre Dame

Madden instantly became one of the most coveted transfers on the market when he decided to leave Marshall, and for good reason. The offensive guard was a first-team All-America selection by The Athletic after a dominant senior season in which he recorded 64 knockdown blocks and graded out as Pro Football Focus’ No. 1 guard and best run blocker among guards in the FBS.

Madden is a 6-foot-3, 313-pound former walk-on with 31 career starts whom teammates nicknamed “Dump Truck” because of his physicality. Florida State fought hard to land him and earned his first official visit, but Madden ultimately couldn’t turn down a chance to play for Notre Dame. The Irish are replacing three NFL Draft picks up front and, exiting spring ball, looked like they might have two freshmen in starting roles. They’ve solidified a clear need at guard by bringing a sixth-year senior with impressive strength and intelligence on board.

10. WR Wan’Dale Robinson, Nebraska → Kentucky

Robinson is going to be Kentucky’s best weapon on offense with his ability to stretch the field and get the ball in a variety of ways. He’s an explosive athlete who produced 1,725 all-purpose yards and seven touchdowns in two seasons with the Huskers as a receiver, rusher and returner. Robinson opted to transfer back home in the hopes that new offensive coordinator Liam Coen’s system will better prepare him to play receiver in the NFL. His new coaches have been impressed by the football junkie’s smarts and dedication.

11. WR Charleston Rambo, Oklahoma → Miami (Fla.)

Rambo looked like one of the Big 12’s best young wideouts in 2019, turning 43 catches into 743 yards and five touchdowns as the Sooners’ No. 2 wideout behind CeeDee Lamb. Then he fell back into a lesser role in 2020, finishing third on the team in targets and only producing 312 yards and three scores on 25 catches. Rambo needed a reset and a new challenge and appears to be embracing it at Miami.

The 6-foot-1, 185-pound speedster can stretch the field and has worked to get stronger this offseason. Coaches say he got better and better over their three spring scrimmages. D’Eriq King helped recruit Rambo to Miami and should make him his No. 1 target this fall when he’s back in action.

 

12. QB McKenzie Milton, UCF → Florida State

You can look at Milton as a risky take for Florida State, but he’s still one of the most accomplished quarterbacks and players in this portal cycle as a two-time AAC Offensive Player of the Year who finished sixth in Heisman Trophy voting in 2018. Milton has worked unbelievably hard to come back from the gruesome leg injury that forced him to miss two full seasons and easily could’ve been a career-ender.

The concerns about his durability will persist, as will questions about whether he’s physically capable of playing at the elite level he once did. But Milton looked good this spring and is going to push hard this summer to try to close the gap with Jordan Travis, who started six games last fall and has a real advantage with his knowledge of the offense.

13. RB Ty Chandler, Tennessee → North Carolina

No one player can replace what Javonte Williams and Michael Carter did for North Carolina’s offense in 2020, but the Tar Heels are glad they added one of the most experienced backs on the transfer market in Chandler. He produced 3,291 all-purpose yards (fifth in school history) and 17 touchdowns in four seasons with the Vols and looks like a great fit for Phil Longo’s offense as an explosive runner on inside zone and wide zone with good hands out of the backfield.

14. DB Kenderick Duncan Jr., Georgia Southern → Louisville

Duncan was a playmaker in practices this spring who quickly won over his Louisville coaches and teammates and flashed the potential to be an All-ACC performer. The grad transfer brings experience with 22 career starts and is a big, physical defender and a great tackler at 6-foot-3 and 225 pounds. His coaches have been amazed by his football IQ, understanding of concepts and how quickly he’s picked up their defense.

15. DE Deandre Johnson, Tennessee → Miami (Fla.)

Taking over for Miami’s NFL-bound defensive ends is a tall task. Johnson is already looking like a legit replacement, and he brought pressure while running with the No. 1 defense in the Hurricanes’ spring game. He got off to a slow start in the spring and needs to be more physical against the run, but Johnson came in with 41 games of playing experience and proved once he got reacclimated that he has real pass rush skills and will be a dynamic force off the edge.

16. DE Keion White, Old Dominion → Georgia Tech

White began his career as a tight end but quickly emerged as one of Conference USA’s best young players after he made the switch to defensive end. White put together a monster 2019 season with 62 tackles and 19 tackles for loss (three sacks) as a sophomore. His coaches believe his best football is still ahead of him. White will arrive this summer and give Georgia Tech an established pass rusher with excellent length and size.

17. LB Mike Jones Jr., Clemson → LSU

In his first year as a starter, Jones had an unenviable task of having to take over for an All-American in Isaiah Simmons as Clemson’s nickel linebacker. The redshirt sophomore put up 30 tackles and four TFLs and grabbed two interceptions in 10 games, but he moved on because he wants to play inside linebacker. Orgeron called him their No. 1 target among transfer linebackers and will give the 6-foot, 220-pounder every opportunity to earn a starting job when he arrives in the summer.

18. WR Jameson Williams, Ohio State → Alabama

Williams is leaving Ohio State’s ridiculously loaded receiver room to join an Alabama receiving corps that’s plenty talented but fairly unproven beyond John Metchie III. The 6-foot-2, 189-pound junior brings great speed, agility and toughness but was stuck behind two likely first-rounders and caught just nine passes last season for 154 yards and two scores. Coincidentally, one of his finer plays as a Buckeye was making a great tackle on punt coverage in the national title game, taking down DeVonta Smith. Now he’ll try to replace Smith.

19. WR Arik Gilbert, LSU → Georgia

Gilbert was the highest-rated tight end prospect in modern recruiting history and the No. 5 overall recruit in the 2020 cycle. He was considered a generational talent at his position when he arrived at LSU. After catching 35 passes for 368 yards and two scores as a true freshman, he opted to leave LSU and put his name in the portal. He initially committed to Florida before backing out on those plans. Now he’s coming home to Georgia, where he’ll get to team up with Darnell Washington and a talented receiving corps to make the Bulldogs’ offense even more explosive. Still, questions persist about whether Gilbert will be able to get enough class credits this summer in order to be eligible to play this fall. That uncertainty makes him tough to rank in this top 50, but he’s an impressive, important pickup for Georgia regardless.

20. QB Charlie Brewer, Baylor → Utah

Brewer could’ve become a five-year starter at Baylor but preferred a change of scenery for his final college season. He left as the Bears’ all-time leader in completions, throwing for 9,700 yards and 65 touchdowns and rushing for more than 1,000 yards and 22 scores. Brewer helped lead Baylor to the Big 12 title game and the Sugar Bowl in 2019, but the Bears’ offensive issues last fall made for a frustrating senior season. The veteran passer’s decision making and command of the Utes’ offense impressed this spring, and he went 15-for-15 in his spring game debut. He’ll still have to compete with Cam Rising but is in good shape to win this starting job.

21. QB Tyler Shough, Oregon → Texas Tech

The circumstances here are a little unusual in the sense that Shough started all seven games for the Ducks in 2020, helped them win a Pac-12 title and play in the Fiesta Bowl, then put his name in the portal six weeks later. Shough did lead the Pac-12 in passer efficiency as a first-time starter but ended up getting benched for Boston College transfer Anthony Brown in the bowl game. So Oregon’s loss is Texas Tech’s gain. He believed in his abilities enough to make a change and should be able to put up big numbers in new OC Sonny Cumbie’s offense. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound grad transfer arrived in time for the Red Raiders’ third spring practice and caught up quickly with how intensely he’s studied film and prepared.

 

22. OL Obinna Eze, Memphis → TCU

A 6-foot-8, 315-pound left tackle with 25 career starts at the position? Yeah, an addition like that is going to help any team. Eze, the biggest lineman on the Horned Frogs’ roster, looked good in his spring game debut as the No. 1 left tackle against Khari Coleman, one of the Big 12’s best young pass rushers. He’s a big-time get for this O-line and for quarterback Max Duggan, solving a serious need.

23. DT Antonio Shelton, Penn State → Florida

Shelton, a sixth-year senior, played in 40 games at Penn State and started all nine games at defensive tackle in 2020. He decided to spend his final season in the SEC and didn’t need much time to emerge as the Gators’ projected starter at nose tackle this spring. The 6-foot-3, 318-pound lineman has brought strength (he bench-pressed 490 pounds this offseason) and leadership up front.

24. DT Daquan Newkirk, Auburn → Florida

Like Shelton, Newkirk showed up and took on a starting role right away on the Gators’ defensive line this spring. He played in 30 games at Auburn, starting all 10 games last season, and is looking to make the most of his super senior season.

25. DE Arnold Ebiketie, Temple → Penn State

The 6-foot-3, 244-pound end earned second-team All-AAC honors in 2020 after racking up 42 tackles, 8.5 TFLs, four sacks and three forced fumbles in six games. He can step in and fill a clear need for Penn State’s defense after Odafe Oweh and Shaka Toney moved on with his maturity, athleticism and pass rushing ability. The Nittany Lions were active in the portal this offseason, and Ebiketie looks like one of many additions who’ll play a meaningful role.

26. OL Doug Nester, Virginia Tech → West Virginia

The massive 6-foot-7, 320-pound lineman decided to come home to West Virginia after starting 17 games at right guard in two seasons with the Hokies. Nester cross-trained at both guard and tackle in the spring and proved to be a hard worker. His coaches think he can become an upper-tier lineman in the Big 12. The Mountaineers also have high hopes for cornerback Charles Woods, an FCS transfer from Illinois State.

27. DE Jordan Strachan, Georgia State → South Carolina

Strachan is already quite a success story as a former walk-on safety who moved to linebacker, earned a scholarship, overcame a torn ACL and ended up tying for the FBS lead in sacks with 10.5 last season. The fifth-year senior has bulked up about 25 pounds to 245 to play an edge role for South Carolina’s front and is eager to prove he can be an SEC-level pass rusher.

28. OL Dare Rosenthal, LSU → ?

Rosenthal recently entered the portal and will be a massive addition for whoever signs him. The 6-foot-7, 325-pound left tackle started five games for LSU last year. He also served a two-game suspension during the season and has struggled to follow team rules and stay on the field. If he can get back on the right track, Rosenthal has the length, athleticism and potential to be an early-round draft pick. Baylor is a school to watch here given its coaching staff’s ties to LSU.

29. RB Zach Charbonnet, Michigan → UCLA

After rushing for 726 yards and 11 touchdowns as a true freshman, Charbonnet touched the ball just 25 times last fall. The former top-50 recruit transferred closer to home and should fit nicely as a powerful back in Chip Kelly’s offense.

30. RB Kenneth Walker III, Wake Forest → Michigan State

Walker rushed for 1,158 yards in his first two seasons at Wake Forest and scored 13 touchdowns last season. He has really impressed Michigan State’s coaching staff thus far with his quickness, balance and effort, and he makes the Spartans’ run game much more dynamic.

31. LB Isaac Slade-Matautia, Oregon → ?

Slade-Matautia has started every game for the last two seasons for the Ducks and was their leading tackler in 2020. He’s a smart, experienced playmaker who produced 107 tackles, 10 TFLs and 16 pass breakups in 21 games since moving into the lineup. Slade-Matautia has been overshadowed a bit by the Ducks’ young five-star linebackers but is going to be a dynamic player for his next team.

32. QB Will Levis, Penn State → Kentucky

Levis could end up being one of the more surprising transfer QBs in this cycle. He was put in a run-heavy role as Penn State’s backup and transferred to prove he can be much more than that. He is a bigger passer at 6-foot-3 and 222 pounds with a strong arm, and he’s ready to show it off in Coen’s offense. Though Levis didn’t go through spring ball with the Wildcats and is learning his third offense in three years, Kentucky needs him to be the guy.

 

33. QB Ryan Hilinski, South Carolina → Northwestern

Northwestern went to the portal for a starting quarterback once again following the success of Peyton Ramsey, and Hilinksi has done a nice job so far of making the transition. After starting 11 games as a true freshman, Hilinski had to spend the 2020 season on the bench. He’s ready to lead and make an impact again.

34. DT Jay Toia, USC → UCLA

Toia was impressive enough this spring as an early enrollee at USC that he had positioned himself to potentially start as a true freshman. But after four months in the program, the No. 186 ranked recruit in the 2021 class felt USC wasn’t the right fit and changed his mind. He went into the portal and chose to join cross-town rival UCLA over Michigan.

35. DE Ryder Anderson, Ole Miss → Indiana

Anderson has made a strong enough impression on the Hoosiers that he was named one of the team’s most outstanding defensive players this spring. Tom Allen has praised his buy-in, maturity and how hard he practices. The super senior played in 37 games (14 starts) at Ole Miss and looks like he’ll help upgrade Indiana’s pass rush.

36. DB T.J. Carter, Memphis → TCU

TCU lost two elite playmakers at safety to the draft but found an experienced replacement for one of those spots in Carter, a four-year starter at cornerback for the Tigers. The former AAC Rookie of the Year had a great spring while making the transition to safety for his super senior season and will make the Frogs’ deep secondary better.

37. DB Julius Brents, Iowa → Kansas State

Brents was one of the breakout stars of spring ball for Kansas State, and it’s not hard to see why. He’s a physical 6-foot-3, 205-pound cornerback who can run and brings much-needed experience. Brents will start right away in the Wildcats’ secondary.

38. DB Akayleb Evans, Tulsa → Missouri

Evans became a coveted cover man right away, with a dozen Power 5 offers in his first week in the portal. He picked Missouri — where he’ll reunite with secondary coach Aaron Fletcher — over Notre Dame, Texas and Georgia. Evans is a long, fluid 6-foot-2, 195-pound cornerback who came back from a shoulder injury that ended his 2019 season and shined in 2020, playing at an all-conference level in his former coaches’ opinion. He has started 23 of his 30 career games and still has two seasons of eligibility.

39. RB Keaontay Ingram, Texas → USC

Ingram produced 1,095 total yards in 2019 and more than 2,300 yards over his three seasons at Texas. Injury issues and untimely fumbles made for a tough 2020 season, but he reemerged as a playmaker for the Trojans this spring.

40. WR Samori Toure, Montana → Nebraska

Toure earned FCS All-America honors in 2019 after putting up a school-record 1,495 receiving yards on 87 catches. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound slot receiver gives the Huskers’ offense a much-needed veteran pass catcher and should be their No. 1 wideout.

41. WR D.J. Matthews, Florida State → Indiana

The grad transfer is quickly proving to be a great addition to an Indiana receiving corps that must replace Whop Philyor. Matthews’ ability to make plays in space will help him be a difference-maker in the slot and potentially on special teams, as well.

42. TE Jelani Woods, Oklahoma State → Virginia

Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall has offered rave reviews of Woods this spring, calling him “probably the brightest spot that I’ve seen in our program.” He’s big, fast and physical at 6-foot-7 and 275 pounds and looks like the perfect replacement for Tony Poljan.

 

43. DB Jammie Robinson, South Carolina → Florida State

Robinson started all 10 games for the Gamecocks last fall and produced 136 stops, eight pass breakups and two picks over his first two college seasons. He should start right away for Florida State and represent a big upgrade at the nickel spot as a quick, tough tackler.

44. DE Keir Thomas, South Carolina → Florida State

Thomas is taking advantage of his bonus season of eligibility in Tallahassee after five years at South Carolina, where he started 32 games and accounted for 18.5 TFLs with 8.5 sacks. He missed the spring due to injury but gives Florida State’s D-line another veteran presence as a standup defensive end who can set the edge. The Seminoles’ starting lineup sure looks like it’ll be full of new transfers in 2021 to help the program get rolling in Year 2 under Mike Norvell.

45. LB Palaie Gaoteote IV, USC → ?

The former five-star recruit has been productive when healthy and started 14 games for the Trojans. Too many injuries have prevented him from playing to his big-time potential. Trojans head coach Clay Helton has said the door is still open for his return. Texas desperately needed help at linebacker and reportedly landed a silent commitment from Gaoteote early on, but Ohio State made a strong push after missing out on To’o To’o and appears to be close to officially landing him.

46. DE Kevin Harris, Alabama → Georgia Tech

Harris is the latest big-time recruit who elected to transfer back home to play for Georgia Tech. The former top-150 prospect couldn’t get on the field in his first two years at Alabama but looks ready to break out for the Yellow Jackets. The 6-foot-5, 240-pound defensive end is one of the fastest players on their team, has had a great offseason and still has four seasons of eligibility.

47. OL Wanya Morris, Tennessee → Oklahoma

Morris was thrown into the starting lineup right away for the Vols, starting 17 games over his first two college seasons. The 6-foot-5, 313-pounder is competing to be the Sooners’ No. 1 left tackle and will have to beat out a returning two-year starter. There are concerns about his focus, but he’s a massive, athletic lineman who can take his game to another level under O-line coach Bill Bedenbaugh if he puts in the work.

48. DB Key Lawrence, Tennessee → Oklahoma

Lawrence only spent one season at Tennessee before moving on but demonstrated an ability to play several roles in the secondary. The top-rated player in Tennessee’s 2020 class practiced at safety this spring and should play nickel and special teams. With his length and speed, he’ll develop into a key piece for Oklahoma’s future on defense.

49. DB Karon Prunty, Kansas → South Carolina

Prunty was one of the best true freshmen in the Big 12 last season, starting all nine games at cornerback and playing more snaps than anyone on Kansas’ defense. He held opponents to a completion percentage of 38.5 percent when targeted and gave up zero touchdowns on the year. Prunty chose South Carolina over Tennessee and instantly makes their secondary better.

50. DE Byron Vaughns, Texas → Utah State

Vaughns never really got a chance to prove what he could do at Texas while backing up Joseph Ossai. He appeared in 10 games as a redshirt freshman in 2019 and opted to transfer during the 2020 season. Utah State’s staff believes they’ve found a real gem. He’s a 6-foot-4, 235-pound edge rusher, long and twitchy with a high motor, and he has looked like he could be the best player on their team this offseason.

51. LB Jacquez Jones, Ole Miss → Kentucky
52. DB Jaiden Lars-Woodbey, Florida State → Boston College
53. DB Jaquan Amos, Villanova → Iowa State
54. QB Bailey Zappe, Houston Baptist → Western Kentucky
55. OL Jacob Gall, Buffalo → Baylor
56. DB Marquis Waters, Duke → Texas Tech
57. RB Keilan Robinson, Alabama → Texas
58. DB Brendan Radley-Hiles, Oklahoma → Washington
59. RB Demarkcus Bowman, Clemson → Florida
60. OL Justice Oluwaseun, UNLV → Miami (Fla.)
61. WR Puka Nacua, Washington → BYU
62. WR Daylen Baldwin, Jackson State → Michigan
63. OL Danny Godlevske, Miami (Ohio) → Oklahoma State
64. TE Grant Calcaterra, Oklahoma → SMU
65. DE Big Kat Bryant, Auburn → UCF
66. DE Randy Charlton, UCF → Mississippi State
67. DB Donovan Kaufman, Vanderbilt → Auburn
68. QB Alan Bowman, Texas Tech → Michigan
69. LB Quavaris Crouch, Tennessee → Michigan State
70. DT Jordan Williams, Clemson → Virginia Tech
71. DB Jahari Rogers, Florida → SMU
72. WR Mookie Cooper, Ohio State → Missouri
73. WR Stephon Robinson Jr., Kansas → Northwestern
74. OL T.J. Storment, TCU → Texas Tech
75. RB Jaylen Warren, Utah State → Oklahoma State
76. DB Bydarrius Knighten, Southeast Missouri State → Auburn
77. LB Justin Rice, Arkansas State → Utah State
78. QB Tanner Mordecai, Oklahoma → SMU
79. DB Qwynnterrio Cole, Alcorn State → Louisville
80. WR Mike Woods, Arkansas → Oklahoma
81. QB Jake Bentley, Utah → South Alabama
82. DT Nyles Pinckney, Clemson → Minnesota
83. LB Chance Campbell, Maryland → Ole Miss
84. OL Jahmir Johnson, Tennessee → Texas A&M
85. OL Kody Russey, Louisiana Tech → Houston
86. QB Anthony Russo, Temple → Michigan State
87. LB Jack Gibbens, Abilene Christian → Minnesota
88. DB Charles Woods, Illinois State → West Virginia
89. DT Jowon Briggs, Virginia → Cincinnati
90. DT Jordan Whittley, Oregon State → Michigan
91. QB Joe Milton, Michigan → Tennessee
92. RB Re’Mahn Davis, Temple → Vanderbilt
93. TE Daniel Imatorbhebhe, Illinois → Kansas State
94. WR Jake Smith, Texas → ?
95. WR Andrew Parchment, Kansas → Florida State
96. WR Shai Werts, Georgia Southern → Louisville
97. WR John Stephens Jr., TCU → Louisiana
98. LB Ale Kaho, Alabama → UCLA
99. RB Stephen Carr, USC → Indiana
100. OL Liam Dobson, Maine → Texas State

 

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7 minutes ago, SarkAfterDark said:

Why wouldn't Keontay be ahead of Keilan? Seems weird you are surprised by that.

Well, who do you think we'd rather have? Who would you rather have?

Although, it is ranked by "greatest impact", so yeah he may get more work. 

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2 hours ago, Red Five said:

Well, who do you think we'd rather have? Who would you rather have?

Although, it is ranked by "greatest impact", so yeah he may get more work. 

 

1 hour ago, Fud said:

Because he's not as good

Yeah this is just sour grapes in regards to Keontay. Kid needed a fresh start so it doesn't bother me that he transferred, but Keilan hasn't really done shit on the field as of yet outside of garbage time, and KI is likely to have a bigger impact on his new team. So again not sure why anyone would expect Keilan to be ranked first. And in the end I think Keontay will have had the better career out of the two.

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Yeah this is just sour grapes in regards to Keontay. Kid needed a fresh start so it doesn't bother me that he transferred, but Keilan hasn't really done shit on the field as of yet outside of garbage time, and KI is likely to have a bigger impact on his new team. So again not sure why anyone would expect Keilan to be ranked first. And in the end I think Keontay will have had the better career out of the two.

If you're going to dismiss counterarguments as "sour grapes", perhaps you should learn to spell the name of the player you're defending 

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Yeah this is just sour grapes in regards to Keontay. Kid needed a fresh start so it doesn't bother me that he transferred, but Keilan hasn't really done shit on the field as of yet outside of garbage time, and KI is likely to have a bigger impact on his new team. So again not sure why anyone would expect Keilan to be ranked first. And in the end I think Keontay will have had the better career out of the two.

Agree to disagree on this one. 

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If you're going to dismiss counterarguments as "sour grapes", perhaps you should learn to spell the name of the player you're defending 

What counterargument? You replying he sucks? That isn't really an argument which is why I called it sour grapes. And excuse me for not knowing it's spelled Keaontay, but pointing out a silly grammar mistake for a specially spelt name further let's me know you have no real argument.

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3 minutes ago, SarkAfterDark said:

What counterargument? You replying he sucks? That isn't really an argument which is why I called it sour grapes. And excuse me for not knowing it's spelled Keaontay, but pointing out a silly grammar mistake for a specially spelt name further let's me know you have no real argument.

I never said he sucks

I also pointed out a misspelling, not a mistake in grammar 

Robinson is the more talented runner. It's not sour grapes at all, it's merely a difference in opinion 

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