Hitting the Portal: First-year coaches relying on key transfers

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The transfer portal is an integral part of roster building in college football and its importance is magnified for new head coaches. Take a look at some impact transfers for coaches who will be at new schools this fall.

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Alabama – Kalen DeBoer

Taking over for Nick Saban won’t be easy for Kalen DeBoer but he has one of the most talented rosters in the nation and a few key transfers should help him in the early going. Getting Kadyn Proctor back after a few months at Iowa is a major win for the Crimson Tide and they were able to fill the hole left by Caleb Downs when they added Keon Sabb from Michigan.

Desmond Ricks decided to leave Tuscaloosa but picking up Domani Jackson from USC should help. With Dallas Turner off to the NFL, a key spot was open for a big-time pass rusher, and LT Overton should be able to fill.

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Arizona – Brent Brennan

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Arizona lost a lot when Jedd Fisch left for Washington but the Wildcats also kept most of their core players so new head coach Brent Brennan didn’t have too many gaping holes to fill on the roster. His focus when recruiting the transfer portal was on the defensive side of the ball.

Arizona brought in San Jose State defensive line transfer Tre Smith, Tennessee linebacker transfer Jack Luttrell, UC-Davis defensive line transfer Chubba Maae and Stanford linebacker transfer Lance Keneley in hopes they’d solidify their defense this season.

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Boston College – Bill O’Brien

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