2025 Transfer Portal Thread

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Originally Posted by CaptainObvious

That guy is a unicorn. With the new kickoff rules passed a couple of years ago, a KO Return Specialist is a luxury, not a need. Well over 70% of KO are going through the end zone and most others are fair caught or end up not even getting to the 20.

Give me a punt return specialists who uses glue gloves and Velcro jerseys and isn't afraid of contact. But a KO specialist? A waste!

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He would be both. He was their #2 punt return guy behind Patridge who was returning punt return guy for NIU

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Originally Posted by KOdawg1

I just think there are more proven guys with less baggage available. If we swing and miss on those guys, then sure, take Harris.

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Harris is a take. I can tell you that for a fact. We want to go ahead and have him in the boat so we do not have to panic if we miss on Hall.

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Originally Posted by Cooterpoot

No we don't

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Yes, we do. A 2-10 team needs all the talent it can get.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

Harris is a take. I can tell you that for a fact. We want to go ahead and have him in the boat so we do not have to panic if we miss on Hall.

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Right and Hall hasn't confirmed a visit yet. He is gonna due his due diligence but that means multiple visits for him. If Harris will commit and sign the FAA you take it right then.

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Originally Posted by KOdawg1

I just think there are more proven guys with less baggage available. If we swing and miss on those guys, then sure, take Harris.

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Who?

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Originally Posted by DEDawg

Who?

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Michael Coats (if he's tall enough), Stephen Hall, several others. I mean there have been several enter the portal today.

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Originally Posted by KOdawg1

Michael Coats (if he's tall enough), Stephen Hall, several others. I mean there have been several enter the portal today.

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Yeah, I'm afraid Coats is gonna measure closer to 5'8". He wasn't 5'10" at ECCC with cleats on. Had a great year this season though.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

Harris is a take. I can tell you that for a fact.

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Yeah, I'm sure that's what Steve is saying. I don't agree with that decision, as has been well documented.

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Originally Posted by KOdawg1

Yeah, I'm sure that's what Steve is saying. I don't agree with that decision, as has been well documented.

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It is what he is saying along with Paul Jones and others. I do not hate it. Best case, he turns into the player he is capable of being. Worst case, he is a depth piece that is MILES better than Rogers, Raydar, Keys, or Albert.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

It is what he is saying along with Paul Jones and others. I do not hate it. Best case, he turns into the player he is capable of being. Worst case, he is a depth piece that is MILES better than Rogers, Raydar, Keys, or Albert.

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We need a proven starter to be opposite of Jones. I don't think he's that guy. We'll see.

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Originally Posted by KOdawg1

We need a proven starter to be opposite of Jones. I don't think he's that guy. We'll see.

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And we are still chasing that starter. We are hard on Hall. And if we miss Hall we can circle back to Coats. I think we will be ok.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

And we are still chasing that starter. We are hard on Hall. And if we miss Hall we can circle back to Coats. I think we will be ok.

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We'll see.

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Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve

Harris is a take. I can tell you that for a fact. We want to go ahead and have him in the boat so we do not have to panic if we miss on Hall.

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Hall doesn't even have a visit set up here, and I wouldn't hold my breath on him. Taking Harris is just a panic move, the guy isn't very good. Our CB recruiting is poor but that's nothing new.

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Originally Posted by msu15

Yes, we do. A 2-10 team needs all the talent it can get.

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We can do better than a couple of those guys

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Originally Posted by Cooterpoot

Hall doesn't even have a visit set up here, and I wouldn't hold my breath on him. Taking Harris is just a panic move, the guy isn't very good. Our CB recruiting is poor but that's nothing new.

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He also does not have a visit set to OM but he is going to visit there. He is visiting here. We have already agreed on his price.

Amari Jefferson in the portal. High 4 star guy that basically red shirt this year

OT Kahlil Benson from Colorado just entered the portal. From Southaven, MS and signed with Indiana out of HS. Gotta think we've got a great shot since we just hired his position coach. He played more games at guard this year though, so I'm not really sure how much we need him.

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Originally Posted by DEDawg

Amari Jefferson in the portal. High 4 star guy that basically red shirt this year

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Would be a good addition to the WR room.

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Originally Posted by KOdawg1

OT Kahlil Benson from Colorado just entered the portal. From Southaven, MS and signed with Indiana out of HS. Gotta think we've got a great shot since we just hired his position coach. He played more games at guard this year though, so I'm not really sure how much we need him.

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Ah yes. I remember him. I definitely remember MSU recruiting him out of high school.

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Originally Posted by KOdawg1

OT Kahlil Benson from Colorado just entered the portal. From Southaven, MS and signed with Indiana out of HS. Gotta think we've got a great shot since we just hired his position coach. He played more games at guard this year though, so I'm not really sure how much we need him.

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Moorhead finished second for him in his high school recruitment, he may give us a look