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Teams around the country solidified the foundation of their roster during the winter transfer window. This week we’re highlighting the best transfer classes by position. Today the defensive linemen are under the microscope.
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1. Texas Tech
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DL transfers: Lee Hunter, Romello Height, Skyler Gill-Howard, Anthony Holmes Jr.
This Texas Tech transfer class has been one of the biggest stories of this cycle. The Red Raiders loaded up on talented defensive linemen in the transfer portal and currently hold two four-stars in Hunter and Height along with two high three-stars in Gill-Howard and Holmes.
Texas Tech beat Texas and Florida State to land Hunter, a second-team All-Big 12 selection this past season. Height was a strong contributor for Georgia Tech last season and has one year of eligibility remaining.
LSU and Florida State had been pursuing Gill-Howard before he decided to commit to Texas Tech. Holmes showed his ability to get pressure on the quarterback while at Houston this past season.
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2. LSU
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DL transfers: Patrick Payton, Jack Pyburn, Jimari Butler, Sydir Mitchell
LSU has one of the best transfer classes this cycle and some of its most important additions are defensive linemen.
Payton was a star at Florida State and proved to be a game-wrecker when the offense didn’t specifically account for him. Pyburn arrives in Baton Rouge having just completed a breakout season at Florida. Butler was a multi-year starter at Nebraska and a consistent presence in the backfield. Mitchell showed off impressive…
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Publish date : 2025-02-22 15:53:00
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