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Washington State quarterback John Mateer entered the transfer portal on Monday and was named the No. 1 overall player in the 247Sports Transfer Rankings. Mateer is expected to garner interest from a wide variety of schools.
The sophomore enters the portal with two years of eligibility remaining at his next stop after emerging as one of the breakout players in college football over the past season. In his first year as a starter, Mateer completed 64.6% of his passes for 3,139 yards and 29 touchdowns. He also set a quarterback program record with 15 scores on the ground.
However, Mateer has deep connections across the sport that could shape both his transfer recruitment and future success. Here’s what you need to know about the new top transfer on the market.
Little-known recruit
Mateer played high school ball at Little Elm (Texas), which ranked as one of the most forgettable high schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. As a senior in 2021, Mateer led the program to a miraculous 5-5 season. In three seasons since his departure, Little Elm has gone 3-26, including an 0-10 season in 2024.
Eric Morris went to go watch Mateer as a recruit when he was offensive coordinator at Washington State. It took some convincing for Morris to convince coach Jake Dickert that he was worth offering, especially because he was committed to FCS Central Arkansas at the time. However, he ultimately landed on campus and became a dual-threat star.
“The kid has a different approach about everything,” Morris told CBS Sports last month. “He has all the tools to be a crazy good thrower of the football.”
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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah
Publish date : 2024-12-16 20:26:00
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