Spring 2024 Transfer Portal Thread
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That guy has been narrowing down schools for 2 years nowNot sure if he is a walk on or scholarship player, but he was listed MOST IMPROVED PLAYER Honorable Mention for the spring by Stephen Leonard.
UCF Spring Superlatives
Taking A Look At Some of The Most Impressive Performances This Spring, We Hand Out Superlatives For Outstanding Freshman & Transfer, Most Improved Player, & MVP.247sports.com
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Update on former UCF commit Nikhia Hill-Green. He has some quality options:
Nikhai Hill-Green down to four schools, sets commitment date
Charlotte transfer linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green has scheduled a commitment date and is down to four schools, he tells On3.www.on3.com
Lol. I saw that they had entered the portal…immediately knew Malzahn would try to get them. It’s so very obvious.
You said UCF is going after a WR with production? Lol. Who? Do you not understand that your QB is not a very attractive option for a viable transfer WR? Even more so now after his arrest.
If those two newbies are UCF-bound, it has been in the works for a while. Two guys destined to be major contributors at a major program don't just jump in the portal without notice or without any idea where they are headed. There had to be some old-fashioned, now-legal tampering ,going on via a former director of recruiting. And Gus had to be aware of it.
Since being fired I don't recall Gus ever mentioning Auburn by name, much less saying so many pleasantries about Auburn as he did in his recent interview with Josh Pate. Gus even said he liked to "follow the rules" but didn't know "what the rules are anymore."
Gus "appears' to have been softening the blow of stealing some Auburn Tigers from his old friend High Freeze.
UCF is going to sign experienced SEC WRs. It doesn't take a genius to figure that out. Tim Harris Jr is not a "real" WR Coach so UCF is going to sign developed WRs, who are multiple year starters.
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Who are these “experienced” SEC WR you mentioned? You are not taking about the mid 3* little guys from Auburn? Are you?
What?!?!?
A program with no legitimate option at QB is about to land the best portal WR of the spring? I guess news of Cam Ward's 300-yard spring practice performance didn't reach Happy Valley.
Something tells me KeAndre Lambert-Smith knows all about KJ Jefferson's arrest.
Jefferson leads No. 22 Arkansas over Penn State 24-10
KJ Jefferson picked up 104 of his 110 rushing yards in the second half and threw for 90 more to lead No. 22 Arkansas past Penn State 24-10 in the Outback Bowl.
“I don’t know. I wouldn’t say I’m frustrated, we just have to take this loss to heart and work harder in the offseason to get better next season," Lambert-Smith said. "We needed to do the little things. We had to play better and execute better.”
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Lol. Miami never offered the Penn State WR. Miami is focusing on Brown from Houston who is the #2 ranked WR available from the portal. Very good production, size and 4.3/4.4 speed. Now do UCF?What?!?!?
A program with no legitimate option at QB is about to land the best portal WR of the spring? I guess news of Cam Ward's 300-yard spring practice performance didn't reach Happy Valley.
Something tells me KeAndre Lambert-Smith knows all about KJ Jefferson's arrest.
Jefferson leads No. 22 Arkansas over Penn State 24-10
KJ Jefferson picked up 104 of his 110 rushing yards in the second half and threw for 90 more to lead No. 22 Arkansas past Penn State 24-10 in the Outback Bowl.www.ksat.com
“I don’t know. I wouldn’t say I’m frustrated, we just have to take this loss to heart and work harder in the offseason to get better next season," Lambert-Smith said. "We needed to do the little things. We had to play better and execute better.”
Let's do UCF.
Let's hypothetically play out your scenario. UCF signs Auburn transfers Ja'Varrius Johnson and Jay Fair. These were the top two receivers at Auburn in 2023.
Jay Fair is a true slot receiver. Had a team-leading 31 receptions among wide receivers. One drop all season. Great kid. 4.0 student. Member of the Culture Counsel. Lots to like.
Ja'Varrius Johnson. 1,000-yard career receiver. 60+ receptions. 19 catches for team-leading 347 yards among wide receivers..Incredible linear speed. Knows every WR position in Gus's offense. Again, lots to like.
What's not to like?
These guys are used to going up against the No. 1 and No. 2 corners in the SEC. Now, they will be going against the No. 2 and No. 3 corners in the Big 12. I like their chances.
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Make it make sense.
You said that Ja’Varrius Johnson is a silent UCF como but he is visiting Texas A&M May 3.
Make it make sense.
Correct. And I still believe that. Xavier Townsend and/or Jarrad Baker will hit the portal if UCF starts going crazy with portal WR commits, especially slots. The only way Johnson doesn't end up at UCF is if he gets more $$$ than Gus promises. I can not fault him for that.
Lol. Neither of those guys is good. Why would Gus be afraid of Jarrad Baker leaving? He’s a redshirt Senior that has 8 catches for 55 yards TOTAL in his college career.
You are beyond delusional if you believe all the nonsense you post here.
Ja'Varrius Johnson is just "enjoying the recruiting process." It is what you see with a lot of high school juniors and seniors who go on extravagant official visits to places they have no intention of commiting. (A Miami fan should be very familiar with those types of visits.)
Johnson went only on one official visit (Auburn). He knew where he was going all along. H*LL, he played high school ball for Gus's first major quarterback. Johnson committed to Auburn during the summer prior to his senior season and never wavered. He missed out on a lot of the recruitment process as a high school senior.
He is making up for it now. Come on dude. Do you really think an Alabama kid is going to Arizona State... Michigan State... NO F''ING CHANCE!!!
Alabama kids are home bodies. They ain't like Florida kids.
KYA - Know Your Athlete
As a caveat, Texas A&M is a little far, but not too far. The Aggies are concerned that Troy slot WR transfer Jabre Barber may not recover. So yes, A & M is a legit threat IF Johnson has not committed to UCF by May 4.
As to your other question...
The coaching staff likes Baker. Former UCF Coach Paul Lounsberry -- NOT ME -- said that Jarrad Baker "looked like Javon Baker" during spring practices.
Again "I" said no such thing.
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Former teammates with…” literally means nothing in the present. Not when it concerns high school players and even less portal players.
Maine??!?
Transfer Portal Tracker: Maine sophomore transfer OL being chased by Miami ... a closer look at why he's an intriguing prospect
Miami's Mario Cristobal and Alex Mirabal know solid OL talent when they see it. Maine's Xavier Lozowicki has caught their eye.
Look who has been offering.Maine??!?
Transfer Portal Tracker: Maine sophomore transfer OL being chased by Miami ... a closer look at why he's an intriguing prospect
Miami's Mario Cristobal and Alex Mirabal know solid OL talent when they see it. Maine's Xavier Lozowicki has caught their eye.
It is possible.
A&M is concerned about Troy transfer Jabre from Dothan. The Aggies need Tony Franklin-type screen guy. Jabre was "That dude." Ja'Varrius ain't "That dude" because he doesn't have the vision and wiggle, only the linear speed, but he can play a role. Jabre has/had all those and was capable of being an Alpha in the SEC. Ja'Varrius doesn't have that capability.
Texas A&M loses wide receiver Jabre Barber to foot injury
Texas A&M will have to move forward without one of its top players at wide receiver.
247sports.com
Ja'Varrius is a better fit for UCF where he can present matchup nightmares in the slot against nickelbacks as the No. 3 WR behind Kobe Hudson and Xavier Townsend/Jarrad Baker, who will draw the opposition's top two cover guys.
Ja'Varrius, however, was the Alpha at Auburn and he still wants to remain an Alpha, which is what Texas A&M is offering. UCF is not.
I guess we will find out whether Gus's relationship with Ja'Varrius outweighs Ja'Varrius's desire to be "That guy." If it does, he will be a Knight. If not, UCF will turn its attention to Jay Fair, who is a schematical fit but lacks the ELITE SEC speed Ja'Varrius brings.
BTW, the reason I mentioned Jabre being from Dothan is because if Texas A&M wasn't too far for the Troy kid, it won't be too far for the Auburn kid.
Also...
UCF will have a fight if it wants him.
Florida has a scholarship remaining since WR target Justus Ross-Simmons surprisingly decided to play closer to home. UCF will have a fight if it wants Jason Zandamela.
I also read a rumor that FSU is trying to get the kid to slow play his commitment due to its show clause. I do not know how true that is.
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Cincinnati -- CRAP
BYU -- CRAP
Vanderbilt -- CRAP
WVU -- SISTER KISSER
Southern Cal -- CRAP
Kansas State -- ABOVE AVERAGE
Miami CRAP
Answer this one question...
How did Xavier Lozowicki look against Rueben Bain when IGM Academy played Miami Central?
FIFY
And yes, Gus will sign an experienced SEC WR in this portal cycle...
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... AFTER the spring portal closes for regular transfers and post grads on May 1.
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The last paragraph is what this liar posted (pg.7 of this thread). Clown has no shame.
Four underrated "Hometown Heroes" I would love to see the Knights welcome back to Orlando:
(in order of importance...)
No. 1, FAMU transfer EDGE Anthony Dunn Jr. (6-4, 250) Sanford HS
famuathletics.com
No. 2, Texas A&M transfer OT/OG Derrick Graham (6-4, 314)
Lake Minneola HS
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No. 3, Vanderbilt OT Leyton Nelson (current Wisconsin commit) (Gus's first UCF commit)
Boone HS
vucommodores.com
No. 4, Norte Dame S/CB Antonio Carter II
Oak Ridge HS
fightingirish.com
I think all of these guys could play their way into the 2 deep at UCF.
(in order of importance...)
No. 1, FAMU transfer EDGE Anthony Dunn Jr. (6-4, 250) Sanford HS
Anthony Dunn Jr. - 2024 - Football - Florida A&M
Anthony Dunn Jr. (58) Defensive Lineman - 2023 (Sophomore) • All SWAC First Team • Saw action in 13 games • Recorded 46 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, and eight
famuathletics.com
No. 2, Texas A&M transfer OT/OG Derrick Graham (6-4, 314)
Lake Minneola HS
Derrick Graham, Tulane Green Wave, Offensive Line
Derrick Graham is an Offensive Guard from Lake Minneola, FL
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No. 3, Vanderbilt OT Leyton Nelson (current Wisconsin commit) (Gus's first UCF commit)
Boone HS
Leyton Nelson
vucommodores.com
No. 4, Norte Dame S/CB Antonio Carter II
Oak Ridge HS
Antonio Carter II
fightingirish.com
I think all of these guys could play their way into the 2 deep at UCF.
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Florida has a scholarship available, but I am not sure they can offer the kid the same opportunity at playing that UCF can.
Plus Gus OWNS Africa. He signed 2024 NFL draft pick Richard Jibunor out of Africa and the two Princes out of Africa. Herb Hand is the greatest OL theft artist of all time.
If they want this kid, they get him. If they don't want him, they don't want him.
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Jason Zandamela is native of Mozambique, Africa. Gus Malzahn has signed more linemen out of Africa than any other coach in college football.
auburntigers.com
Herb Hand has an extraordinary track record for signing transfer portal offensive linemen.
Despite the Crystal Balls, I cannot bet against UCF if they really want this kid.
Richard Jibunor - Football - Auburn University Athletics
Richard Jibunor (37) Buck - 2018: True freshman playing buck ... saw first game action against Washington … 13-yard sack vs. Alabama State … 13-yard sack and a
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Herb Hand has an extraordinary track record for signing transfer portal offensive linemen.
Despite the Crystal Balls, I cannot bet against UCF if they really want this kid.
