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Every offseason, Florida A&M has often been a landing spot for Football Bowl Subdivision players looking to transfer.
It’s been no different this recruiting period.
The Rattlers have 12 additions from the FBS ranks through the NCAA Transfer Portal.
According to HERO Sports’ FBS-to-FCS commitment tracker, FAMU has the second-most FBS transfers amongst Football Championship Subdivision teams. Sacramento State leads with 20.
FAMU football has filled some key slots on its roster through FBS talent.
Let’s look at the offense and defensive sides, headlined by transfers joining the Rattlers from FBS schools.
FAMU football gets a QB, adds more depth to offense through FBS transfers
Near the top of FAMU’s team needs was a quarterback.
Former Central Michigan quarterback Tyler Jefferson committed to Florida A&M on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. Jefferson had offers from Bethune-Cookman and HBCU National Championship runner-up South Carolina State.
So, the Rattlers brought in quarterback Tyler Jefferson from Central Michigan. Jefferson, a left-handed dual threat, played two seasons for the Chippewas from 2023 to 2024. He completed 27 of 58 passes for 286 yards and rushed 43 times for 233 yards and a touchdown in 2024.
Jefferson started two games for Central Michigan last season.
FAMU also brought in some skills players from the FBS, such as running back and kick returner Jamal Hailey (Western Michigan), wide receiver Kenari Wilcher (Illinois), and tight end Gavin Hill (Florida).
Wilcher has Tallahassee ties, spending his first two years playing for Chiles High School before finishing his high school career at Moore Haven. Wilcher caught eight receptions for 71 yards in his two seasons with the Fighting Illini. Wilcher also returned kicks, earning 493 yards on 23 attempts.
Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers…
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2025-01-21 22:28:00
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