The primary switch window has closed, however there are nonetheless loads of obtainable gamers within the portal who might present an affect for his or her subsequent college. At present, Rivals.com appears on the high linebackers on the board.
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Juwan Mitchell, Tennessee
Mitchell entered the switch portal final month after serving as a part-time starter at Tennessee final season. The 6-foot-1, 235-pound linebacker logged seven begins over 10 video games, recording 43 tackles to go along with three quarterback hurries and two go deflections. He additionally intercepted projected high 10 choose Will Levis throughout the Volunteers’ 44-6 win over Kentucky.
Mitchell transferred to Tennessee from Texas in 2021, however performed in simply three video games that 12 months after struggling a season-ending harm. He began a mixed 13 video games over 21 appearances throughout his two seasons with the Longhorns, tallying a mixed 101 tackles, together with eight stops for loss and three sacks. Mitchell started his school profession at Butler (Kan.) Group Faculty, the place he earned all-conference honors. He may have one 12 months of eligibility remaining at his subsequent college.
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Daniel Martin, Vanderbilt
Martin entered the switch portal in September, two days after being dismissed from Vanderbilt’s crew. He was considered one of two four-star signees within the Commodores’ 2022 class, however he didn’t see the sector throughout his time in Nashville.
Martin, 6-foot-3, 200 kilos, was listed as a security by Rivals however moved to linebacker on the school stage. The Marrietta, Ga., native participated within the U.S. Military All-American Bowl and signed with Vanderbilt over affords from Arkansas, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, LSU and Tennessee, amongst others.
Whereas he’ll want so as to add extra bulk, Martin has the velocity and flexibility to turn into a pleasant defensive weapon. He may have 4 years of eligibility remaining at his subsequent college.
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Joe Heffernan, Dartmouth
Heffernan broke out on the Ivy League stage final season, main Dartmouth with 98 tackles over 10 video games. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound defender completed second on the crew with 7.5 tackles for loss and likewise recorded 1.5 sacks, a go deflection, a quarterback hurry and a compelled fumble.
Heffernan has performed 4 seasons for Dartmouth however has an additional 12 months of eligibility remaining because of the NCAA’s COVID waiver. The Brookfield, Wisc., native selected Dartmouth over affords from Air Pressure, Western Michigan, North Dakota, Northern Illinois, Yale, Columbia and Cornell amongst others.
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Kobe Wilson, Temple
Wilson began 5 video games over his three seasons at Temple, together with 4 final season. He completed fourth on the crew with 64 tackles final 12 months, together with 5.5 stops for a loss and 1.5 sacks. He additionally recorded two go deflections, a compelled fumble and a pair of fumble recoveries.
Alongside along with his defensive duties, Wilson was an lively member on particular groups, serving on all 5 of Temple’s items. He may have two years of eligibility remaining at his new college.
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CJ Rias, South Alabama
Rias served as South Alabama’s starter on the “Wolf” place final season. Over 12 video games, the 6-foot-2, 236-pound outdoors linebacker tied for the crew lead with 11 tackles for loss whereas ending with 4 sacks. He had 36 general stops and recorded three quarterback hurries, a go breakup and a compelled fumble.
The Carrollton, Miss., native signed with South Alabama out of East Central (Miss.) Group Faculty in 2021 and may have one 12 months of eligibility remaining at his new college.
