An Examination of Transfer Portal on our 2-Deep

[MeanGreenZen]

6 of 8 wide receivers are transfers 

Best player: Jemori Maclin, Transfer

 

5 of 10 offensive linemen are transfers

Best player: Jett Duncan, HS recruit

 

0 of 2 tight ends are transfers

Best player: NONE

 

2 of 2 quarterbacks are transfers 

Best player: Chandler Rogers, Transfer

 

1 of 2 running backs are transfers

Best player: Ayo Adeyi, Transfer 

 

14 of 24 offensive two-deep players are transfers

 

3 of 6 defensive linemen are transfers 

Best player: Mazin Richards, Transfer

 

1 of 6 linebackers are transfers 

Best player: NONE

 

2 of 4 cornerbacks are transfers 

Best player: Ridge Texada, Transfer

 

4 of 6 safeties are transfers

Best player: Logan Wilson, Transfer

 

10 of 22 defensive two-deep players are transfers

CONCLUSION: While the transfer portal can certainly take away, it has given more than it has taken from this roster. 
 

I would make the case that atleast the Top 4 players on our current team are transfers: Rogers, Maclin, Adeyi and Mazin. With three of them being “UP” transfers coming from programs from lesser conferences/divisions. And all three of the “UP” transfers played high school ball in DFW. 

Our geographic location gives us a unique advantage in the transfer portal. If I were Eric Morris, I would be paying particular attention to young (freshmen or sophomore) G5 and FCS transfers who hail from our area. 

Also, linebacker is a particular area that needs a talent infusion from the portal. 

Go Mean Green!
 

 

 

 

[DentonLurker]

10 hours ago, MeanGreenZen said:

CONCLUSION: While the transfer portal can certainly take away, it has given more than it has taken from this roster.

This statement may be true, but I don't see how just saying X number of transfers in the 2-deep means it has given more than it has taken away. There's got to be some quality/productivity components of the transfers to support the statement.

[MeanGreenZen]

I also said that our four best players are all transfers, lol.

[MGNation92]

Mazin might be one of our best players but because of the scheme he's too often not able to to showcase his ability. It's a damn shame after how good he was last year.

[Okiefan]

Over 50% of each position group are transfers or freshmen, except TE.

[Hunter Green]

But is the quality we're getting in equal to what we have lost.  I think not.

[NT93]

Part of our issue has to be that every year when I look at the 2 deep chart I marvel at how young we are and how we only have a couple of seniors listed.  At some point those young starters need to become experienced veterans.

[MeanGreenZen]

8 hours ago, Hunter Green said:

But is the quality we're getting in equal to what we have lost.  I think not.

I disagree completely. Who have we lost in the portal that made an impact on our team similar to Chandler Rogers? No one is even close. 

In fact, name four transfers that we lost that you would trade straight up for Rogers, Maclin, Adeyi and Mazin.

I can’t come up with a combination.

The Murphy twins? Larry Nixon? DeShawn Gaddie? Var’keyes Gumms? Jake Roberts? Tre Siggers? Jyaire Shorter? Jacob Brammer? Jason Bean?

Heck, I’d almost trade all those guys together just for Chandler Rogers. 

 

Edited November 8, 2023 by MeanGreenZen

[97and03]

13 hours ago, MGNation92 said:

Mazin might be one of our best players but because of the scheme he's too often not able to to showcase his ability. It's a damn shame after how good he was last year.

Rod is our best lineman, but especially in this system.

[Hunter Green]

13 hours ago, NT93 said:

Part of our issue has to be that every year when I look at the 2 deep chart I marvel at how young we are and how we only have a couple of seniors listed.  At some point those young starters need to become experienced veterans.

This is the case every year. We never seem to become a senior laden team. Attrition takes its toll on us every year.