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Even though the transfer portal has officially been closed since the start of May, there are still some players available. Here is a look at the top five on defense looking for a new home.
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1. DB JACOBY MATHEWS
An early LSU commit who ended up at Texas A&M, the five-star safety totaled 42 tackles, four pass deflections and an interception this past season as Mathews was developing as one of the top young defensive backs in the SEC.
But when coach Jimbo Fisher left and coach Mike Elko came in, Mathews decided to head to the portal in April.
Florida State and Oregon have been considered the favorites but Mathews has not picked a new program yet.
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2. DB TONY MITCHELL
An early Tennessee commit who backed off that pledge and then ended up at Alabama over many other SEC programs, the four-star was used mainly on special teams during his first season with the Crimson Tide and dealt with an arrest for marijuana possession.
It’s not clear which programs have been reaching out to Mitchell since he entered the portal but he can be a major contributor for another program.
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3. DB SAM MCCALL
It has been a wild – and unstable – ride for the former high four-star safety from Lakeland (Fla.) Lake Gibson. He had been committed to Florida but then picked Florida State, played there for one season and then transferred to…
Source link : https://sports.yahoo.com/ranking-five-best-defensive-players-152614440.html
Author : Rivals
Publish date : 2024-05-23 15:26:14
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