'25 Portal Thread

[HoleInTheRoof]

Mods delete if this isn't needed, or move to the NCAA Forum if preferred.

Figured we could have a thread to discuss all things portal, then as it becomes confirmed we have genuine interest in a particular player, etc, then we can seperate that into their own thread. But this hopefully will prevent a lot of uneccessary bumping of old threads in the Recruiting Forum, as well as making threads for every tom dick and harry that enters the portal despite us not pursuing.

Noteworthy guys to enter so far:

Micah Hudson, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Wide Receiver

I think we'll go after a receiver or two, but I imagine it'll be older guys. I do know Pople tried to get Hudson to visit here during his recruitment but don't think he ever visited.

KC Concepcion, NC State Wolfpack, Wide Receiver

Kevin Concepcion is a Wide Receiver from Charlotte, NC.

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On the one hand, I feel like we'd be fools not to kick the tires here. On the other hand, I really like Braylon Staley and don't want to see him head out. Should note that KC's younger brother recently committed to Kansas State so he might be headed there to play together.

Julian Humphrey, Georgia Bulldogs, Cornerback

Also runs track. Ran a 10.55 100 and 21.17 200 as a junior. Also posted a 20-5 1/2 long jump. 2020: First-team all-district honors as a junior. 2019: First...

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We're set at corner and this young man has already tweeted he's basically going to the highest bidder. I just love seeing uga lose a blue chip kid so I included him.

Madden Sanker, Louisville Cardinals, Offensive Line

Madden Sanker is an Offensive Tackle from Douglasville, GA.

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We'll be going after OL. Doubt it'll be him as he hasn't been able to get on the field at Louisville. But I remember we were in on his initial recruitment so you never know.

Malachi Coleman, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Wide Receiver

Member of 247Sports' 2023 Freaks List. Also plays basketball and competes in track and field. Ran numerous sub-11.00 100-meter times as a junior, including...

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Big bodied former 5 star receiver.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

There are rumors a number of Kensucky kids will be entering the portal, inclduing Barion Brown and Willie Rodriguez. Will be interesting to see how many we kick the tires on since we're in on some of the same recruitments.

 

[TrippieRedd]

I don’t think Hudson will leave the state of Texas.

TCU, A&M, SMU, OKST, LSU all heavily involved apparently.

 

[Vol8188]

I just hope we go hard in the portal. We are returning a lot and with some key additions we could hit another level

 

[CAVPUT]

What seems to be lost on some is that the portal is a 2 way street. We can have some of our kids head elsewhere, too. Are we willing to part with some of our current WR's and committed kids should we go after guys like Brown and Concepcion? Gonna say it again....we need one helluva OL haul way more than another WR. I'd also like a couple more studly DL, too.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Someone posted that Thornton “owns two more seasons of eligibility” is this true or am I missing something??

Do we need a transfer WR if he can come back??

Thornton. Squirrel, Brazzell, Nimrod, Matthews as the main 5 guys.

 

[WebbCobb]

Someone posted that Thornton “owns two more seasons of eligibility” is this true or am I missing something??

Do we need a transfer WR if he can come back??

Thornton. Squirrel, Brazzell, Nimrod, Matthews as the main 5 guys.

I think he had 2 when he came to UT and is now almost finished his second

 

[TrippieRedd]

I think he had 2 when he came to UT and is now almost finished his second

Oh good call.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Someone posted that Thornton “owns two more seasons of eligibility” is this true or am I missing something??

Do we need a transfer WR if he can come back??

Thornton. Squirrel, Brazzell, Nimrod, Matthews as the main 5 guys.

The Senior Bowl guy was tweeting about Thornton on Saturday. He was at the Vandy game. Said he’s one of the most underrated kids going to the senior bowl, or something like that.

Give me Brazzell, Mathews, Squirrell and Staley as the top 4 next year.

 

[savannahfan]

What seems to be lost on some is that the portal is a 2 way street. We can have some of our kids head elsewhere, too. Are we willing to part with some of our current WR's and committed kids should we go after guys like Brown and Concepcion? Gonna say it again....we need one helluva OL haul way more than another WR. I'd also like a couple more studly DL, too.

Need anymore be said??

 

[TNbuc2]

Need anymore be said??

Yeah, How is our TE situation next season. I am not sure who is coming back but do know that is a crucial spot.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Yeah, How is our TE situation next season. I am not sure who is coming back but do know that is a crucial spot.

Ethan Davis and Holden Staes. We’ll be good.

 

[Jackcrevol]

What seems to be lost on some is that the portal is a 2 way street. We can have some of our kids head elsewhere, too. Are we willing to part with some of our current WR's and committed kids should we go after guys like Brown and Concepcion? Gonna say it again....we need one helluva OL haul way more than another WR. I'd also like a couple more studly DL, too.

dl is fine, maybe get a body, depending on who's out there. Need a safety. And likely 3 OL, a WR, and a Rush End.

 

[volunteerfan94]

The FIU WR whose top 5 in yards went to McCallie(transferred to FIU from Memphis), not sure if we will contact, but something to consider.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Wonder if that kid from Stanford that we recruited a couple seasons ago will transfer

Sophomore this year. 831 receiving yards this season and had 1000 last season. He would be a nice Bru replacement

 

[allamericanfulk]

The Senior Bowl guy was tweeting about Thornton on Saturday. He was at the Vandy game. Said he’s one of the most underrated kids going to the senior bowl, or something like that.

Give me Brazzell, Mathews, Squirrell and Staley as the top 4 next year.

Think we need one more. Just not sold on Brazzel as a WR1 answer and Matthews and Staley are still basically unknown. This offense needs a game wrecker type receiver

 

[Jr_Vol#]

Report: Former Tennessee Commit Plans to Enter Transfer Portal After One Year at Mississippi State | Rocky Top Insider

Former Tennessee commit JJ Harrell is reportedly set to enter the transfer portal when it opens up next week.

www.rockytopinsider.com

 

[TrippieRedd]

Think we need one more. Just not sold on Brazzel as a WR1 answer and Matthews and Staley are still basically unknown. This offense needs a game wrecker type receiver

Choice #1 if he enters the portal. We came runner up a couple cycles ago.

Had 1000 yards last season. 1st team freshman all American

 

[TMvol10]

O Line is of the utmost importance in the portal this year. Spend all our portal money on some big uglies

 

[Ashevolle]

Someone posted that Thornton “owns two more seasons of eligibility” is this true or am I missing something??

Do we need a transfer WR if he can come back??

Thornton. Squirrel, Brazzell, Nimrod, Matthews as the main 5 guys.

Imo you don't pass on Barion Brown.

 

[A.J.]

I never see or hear Leacock mentioned at WR. I think he had an injury at one point early on, but didn’t know if his lack of snaps was injury related or if he had just been passed up since this is his second year.

 

[LotteryPick]

Take all the explosive athletes you can on the defensive side of the ball, especially LB.

Need a couple OL, a slot WR and a RB if one of the current guys leave.

 

[Vfl2407]

O Line is of the utmost importance in the portal this year. Spend all our portal money on some big uglies

Yes. Any starters at a Power5 school that want more cash we should look into.

 

[jvols1999]

Ethan Davis and Holden Staes. We’ll be good.

Wonder how Cole Harrison has been developing as the potential TE3 next season. Braame could get into the mix as well given his talent.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

We don’t have a ton of proven playmakers at WR. I get not wanting to run guys off, and I hope they stay, but considering we lose Bru and Thornton this year, I fully expect the staff to pursue a difference maker at WR in the portal.

Honestly, it’s probably wise to target a WR every year. OL is obviously the most important, but I do think WR is a position that can elevate the offense if you get someone dynamic, a true #1. That is something we’ve been missing since Hyatt left. You just have to be willing to pay for it.