Levani Damuni, Utah Football News: Draft Scout Player News

12/04/22 - ILB Levani Damuni, rSr/2025, Utah

As Stanford's search for longtime head coach David Shaw's replacement continues, many Cardinal players are preparing to leave the program. On Friday, Stanford's lead tackler Levani Damuni announced he will put his name in the transfer portal as a graduate transfer, becoming the seventh of eight Cardinal upperclassmen to announce transfer plans in the last week. It's a continuation of a startling trend on The Farm, with loosened restrictions and punishments for transferring leading to more player movement after each season. According to 247 Sports, seven players transferred to other schools after the 2021 season, which followed up two players leaving after the 2020 COVID season and 11 players leaving after 2019. Damuni, a linebacker who was a captain for the Cardinal this season, had 76 total tackles in 12 games, 25 more than the next-closest teammate. The senior also had 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, two forced fumbles and an interception.

The new 45-day window for football players to enter their name in the transfer portal begins on Monday, Dec. 5. The Cardinal will have at least eight players from their 2022 roster put their names in the portal, and it's possible that number could continue to rise. Players can also elect to not transfer even after putting their names in the portal. In addition to Damuni, seven other upperclassmen who will graduate from Stanford announced their intent earlier this week to transfer to a new school: tight end Bradley Archer, wide receiver Colby Bowman, defensive lineman Stephen Herron, offensive linemen Jake Hornibrook and Drake Nugent (who announced his decision after Damuni on Friday), safety Jonathan McGill and punter Ryan Sanborn. Freshman running back Arlen Harris also said he is entering the portal, though he has not been with the team since October. - Oakland Tribune

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