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Texas football looks like it has its share of impact transfer arrivals, especially at the receiver position with Isaiah Bond (Alabama), Matthew Golden (Houston) and Silas Bolden (Oregon State).
But who will be the most impactful transfer portal players this season in the SEC? Let’s rank 10 players that could play crucial roles for their respective new teams this season, based on their anticipated level of impact:
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10. Keon Sabb, Alabama safety
After all-everything safety Caleb Down left Alabama for Ohio State in the wake of Nick Saban’s retirement, the Tide reeled in the former Michigan football starter who looks like a star on the rise.
The 6-foot-1, 206-pound Sabb had a breakout sophomore season for the national champion Wolverines a year ago with 28 tackles, six passes defended and two interceptions. He may not quite be at the level of Downs, but he played a crucial role for the nation’s best defense in 2023.
9. Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss edge
A graduate of Manor High School just east of Austin, the 6-4, 255-pound fifth-year senior is part of On3’s fourth-rated transfer class.
Umanmielen, who spent his first four collegiate seasons with Florida football, had a career year in 2023 with 39 tackles, 11½ tackles for a loss, 17 quarterback pressures and seven sacks. The second-team All-SEC selection last season instantly gives the Rebels one of the league’s most consistent edge rushers.
8. Nic Scourton, Texas A&M edge
Like any program that loses its head coach in the offseason, Texas A&M had to adapt to an outflux of talent. But new coach Mike Elko brought in some playmakers, too, starting with the former Purdue football standout who ranks as the best edge rusher in the portal in On3’s ratings. The 6-4, 280-pound…
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Author : Austin American-Statesman
Publish date : 2024-08-21 14:03:18
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