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06/22/20 - Jarren Williams, rJr/2024, South Florida + More +

Former University of Miami starting quarterback Jarren Williams has found a new home, per multiple reports. Williams is transferring to Garden City Community College in Kansas, as first reported late Sunday night by @JuCoFootballACE. Williams, who showed significant talent and promise, won the UM starting job before the 2019 season, then fizzled in a season that reached the highest of highs, and finally, the lowest of lows. He redshirted his first season at Miami in 2018, announced his entry to the transfer portal in January and now has three years of eligibility remaining.

By playing at a community college, Williams does not have to sit out a season, which he likely would have had to had he chosen to transfer to a Football Bowl Subdvision member. He could go straight to the NFL after the 2020 season, if he were drafted or signed a free agent's contract. Williams set a Hurricanes' school record with six passing touchdowns Nov. 9 in a dominating 52-27 performance against Louisville. But he ended the 2019 season with three poor performances against FIU, Duke and Louisiana Tech, all losses for the eventual 6-7 Canes. - Miami Herald

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QB Jarren Williams, South Florida
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05/26/20 - Darrian Felix, rSr/2023, South Florida + More +

New USF tailback Darrian Felix, who appeared in seven games for Oregon last fall, announced via social media Tuesday he has been declared eligible for the 2020 season. USF also confirmed the news. Because he appeared in more than four contests in 2019, Felix needed an NCAA waiver to earn immediate eligibility with the Bulls. One of the most prominent of the Bulls' transfer-portal acquisitions - Felix, a 5-foot-11, 197-pound Fort Myers native - had an injury-besieged career with the Duck before arriving at USF in December. Last fall, he had 197 yards and two touchdowns on 34 carries, with six catches for 78 yards. - Tampa Tribune

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RB Darrian Felix, South Florida
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05/16/20 - Mitchell Brinkman, rSr/2022, South Florida + More +

USF's roster replenishment via the transfer portal continued Friday with the Bulls getting a commitment from rangy Northern Illinois tight end Mitchell Brinkman. A 6-foot-3, 252-pound Iowa native, Brinkman spent four years with the Huskies, breaking out last fall (34 catches, 445 yards, three touchdowns) after totaling 11 receptions his first three seasons. He'll arrive as a graduate transfer and be eligible immediately. He also had seriously considered Texas Tech and Temple. "I just feel it's the best fit for me as a player," Brinkman said in a direct message Friday. "Coach (Jeff) Scott, coach (Charlie) Weis (Jr., offensive coordinator) and coach (Joey) King (tight ends coach) were incredible throughout the process, and that made it very apparent they were the coaching staff I wanted to play for my senior year." Brinkman is the third veteran acquired by USF via the portal in the last month, joining Michigan linebacker Devin Gil and Wofford defensive tackle Thad Mangum. - Tampa Tribune

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TE Mitchell Brinkman, South Florida
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04/14/20 - Devin Gil, rSr/2022, South Florida + More +

Michigan linebacker Devin Gil has decided to play his final year of college football closer to home. The Pembroke Pines, Fla., native announced on social media Tuesday that he plans to transfer to the University of South Florida. Gil, who posted a graphic of him in a Bulls uniform, expects to graduate from Michigan this spring, making him immediately eligible to play in 2020. "I'm coming home," a message reads on the graphic, which includes an aerial photo of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, where USF's football team plays its games. Gil announced in March plans to enter the transfer portal, thanking head coach Jim Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Don Brown for giving him an opportunity in Ann Arbor.

The 6-foot-1, 236-pound Gil appeared in 39 games from 2017 to 2019, starting 14 of them, including all 13 games at weak-side linebacker as a sophomore. But his playing time fell off last fall, relegated mainly to special teams and as a rotational fill-in at linebacker. He totaled 47 tackles (four for a loss) and 1 1/2 sacks for the Wolverines. A former three-star recruit, Gil arrived at Michigan in 2016 from Flanagan High School, where he was coached by Devin Bush Sr., who later took a job at Michigan. Bush departed the program in February to become the director of recruiting at Ole Miss. - Ann Arbor News

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ILB Devin Gil, South Florida
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04/07/20 - Greg Reaves, Sr/2020, South Florida + More +

March 30 arrived and departed on USF's desolate campus with nary a bench press or broad jump. The Bulls' pro day, scheduled for that bright Monday morning, became yet another coronavirus cancellation. Or did it? Since the nixing of the annual pre-draft event, which typically attracts dozens of NFL and CFL scouts, a handful of would-be Bulls participants have improvised with personal pro day-style workouts, posting their "combine" results on social media.

Offensive lineman Marcus Norman and defensive end Greg Reaves, training these days at Cooper Performance in west Tampa, did theirs locally on March 24-25. Norman was the only USF alumnus among the Cooper trainees who did most of their combine drills on Skyway Park's synthetic-turf field. "And the county actually came and shut it down because we had too many people out there," Reaves said. "So (the defensive prospects) actually ended up having to go out to USF. We were able to get on the field for about an hour and get some stuff done." - Tampa Tribune

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OLB Greg Reaves, South Florida
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04/03/20 - Noah Johnson, rSr/2021, South Florida + More +

Former Armwood standout Noah Johnson, the SWAC Offensive Player of the Year two seasons ago at Alcorn State, announced Thursday via Twitter that he'll play his final collegiate season at USF as a graduate transfer. Limited to only three games last season due to a separated AC joint, Johnson said the NCAA approved his request for a medical waiver. He becomes USF's fifth scholarship quarterback for 2020. He'll also be reunited with Bulls running backs coach Pat White, who spent the previous two years as Alcorn State's quarterbacks coach.

"I am so thankful for this opportunity," said Johnson, who graduated last May with a degree in sports management, in a text message. "Also very grateful for Coach (Jeff) Scott and staff giving me a chance to not only further my education but continue athletics back home. I'm super excited to get started with the guys." A 6-foot dual threat recruited primarily as a receiver by Division I-A schools, Johnson opted for Alcorn, which assured him a chance to play behind center. He threw for 2,207 yards and ran for 1,080 two seasons ago, setting a school record with a 92-yard scoring run. He ranked third in Division I-AA in yards per carry (7.5) and 16th in completion percentage (.621), leading the Braves (9-4) to the SWAC title. - Tampa Tribune

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QB Noah Johnson, South Florida
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04/02/20 - Noah Johnson, rSr/2021, South Florida + More +

Alcorn State University 2018 SWAC Player of the Year Noah Johnson will transfer to the University of South Florida to further his football career. After suffering a season-ending injury in 2019, Johnson received a hardship waiver so that he is eligible for a sixth year in football. He will be leaving Alcorn as a graduate transfer which automatically makes him eligible to play in the 2020 season instead of having to sit out for a year. - Vicksburg News

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QB Noah Johnson, South Florida
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03/11/20 - Devin Gil, rSr/2022, South Florida + More +

One week before the start of spring practice, the Michigan football team is losing one of its most experienced linebackers. Devin Gil, who appeared in 39 games over the last three seasons for the Wolverines, says he's entering the transfer portal. Gil made the announcement Tuesday evening in a post on social media, signaling plans to graduate from the University of Michigan this spring and play right away in 2020. "I would like to thank the University of Michigan for providing me with the opportunity to earn my college degree while pursuing my love of football," Gil wrote.

"I would also like to thank coach (Jim) Harbaugh and coach (Don) Brown for the knowledge that I have gained and for the experiences that I was fortunate to have participated in here at the University of Michigan." Gil, a Pembroke Pines, Fla., native, totaled 47 tackles (four for a loss) and 1 1/2 sacks over the course of his career at Michigan. He redshirted his freshman season in 2016 before gaining more responsibilities in 2017. Then, Gil started all 13 games at weak-side linebacker and turned in a productive 2018 season, totaling 33 tackles (3 1/2 for a loss) and 1 1/2 sacks. - Ann Arbor News

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ILB Devin Gil, South Florida
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02/20/20 - Mitchell Wilcox, rSr/2020, South Florida + More +

2020 NFL COMBINE INVITE: Mitchell Wilcox, TE, South Florida,...Wilcox, who left USF holding nearly every tight end record and ranking 10th on the Bulls career receiving yards list, was among 337 players invited to the Combine held Feb. 24-March 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Wilcox was among 20 tight ends, two from The American and five from non-autonomy conferences, invited to the Combine. Tight ends are set to work out on Thurs., Feb. 27. Workouts have been moved to the afternoon and prime time slots this year to allow for a larger television viewing audience. The Combine will be televised by the NFL Network. - South Florida Football

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TE Mitchell Wilcox, South Florida
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01/24/20 - Jarren Williams, rJr/2024, South Florida + More +

Jarren Williams informed Miami on Thursday that he is entering the transfer portal, a move that comes three days after former Houston quarterback D'Eriq King decided to join the Hurricanes. Williams started 10 of Miami's 13 games this past season, after beating out N'Kosi Perry and Tate Martell for the first-string job. But with King - the presumed starter for 2020 - arriving this week, it was presumed that some of Miami's incumbent quarterbacks would look elsewhere. Atlanta-based attorney Thomas Mars, who represents Williams, said the quarterback was going to fill out his paperwork to make the entry into the portal official on Thursday before he was delayed by his class schedule. Mars said Williams will finish the paperwork Friday. - AP College Football

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QB Jarren Williams, South Florida
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01/04/20 - Jarren Williams, rJr/2024, South Florida + More +

Rhett Lashlee has been hired as Miami's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, immediately tasked with turning around the Hurricanes' offense after a lackluster 6-7 season. Miami announced the move, which will be completed once Lashlee completes a background check, on Saturday. Lashlee is joining the Hurricanes after two seasons of running a high-tempo offense at SMU, helping the Mustangs average 42.1 points per game this season - seventh-best out of the 130 teams at the FBS level. Miami averaged 25.7 points, 90th in the country. "Rhett has directed some of the most innovative offenses in college football in recent years - offenses that attack quickly, creatively and efficiently," Miami coach Manny Diaz said. "We are excited to see how Rhett will look to spread the ball around and utilize our athletes on the offensive side of the ball."

It's a significant hire for Diaz. Lashlee is a past finalist for the Broyles Award, presented to the top assistant in college football, and was one of 15 semifinalists for the award this season. He's been an offensive coordinator at SMU, Connecticut, Auburn, Arkansas State and Samford. He helped Auburn win the 2013 SEC Championship, earn a BCS Championship berth and then a trip to the 2016 Sugar Bowl. At Miami, he replaces Dan Enos. Miami fired Enos after just one season, after the Hurricanes were 98th nationally in total offense, 121st in rushing and 129th - again, out of 130 teams - in third-down conversions. - AP College Football

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QB Jarren Williams, South Florida
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12/13/19 - Mitchell Wilcox, rSr/2020, South Florida + More +

2019 ALL-AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): TE Mitchell Wilcox, USF, Sr.,...Wilcox earned all-conference recognition for the third time on his career after gaining first team honors in 2018 and second team honors in 2016. The 6-5, 245-pounder is projected to be one of the top tight ends selected in the 2020 NFL Draft and leaves USF owning nearly every tight end record. He led the team with 28 receptions for 350 yards and a career-best five touchdowns in 2019 to end his career 10th on the Bulls all-time receiving yards chart, 11th in receptions and eighth in career receiving touchdowns. Wilcox's 100 receptions for 1,326 yards and 11 touchdowns on his career are all USF records for a tight end. He set USF season tight end records with 43 catches for 540 yards in 2018 and his five touchdown catches in 2019 are the tight end record. Wilcox also logged eight catches vs. Illinois in 2018 to set the tight end game record for receptions. - South Florida Football

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TE Mitchell Wilcox, South Florida
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12/13/19 - K.J. Sails, rSr/2021, South Florida + More +

2019 ALL-AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM (COACHES): CB KJ Sails, USF, Jr.,...Sails, who completed his first season at USF after transferring from North Carolina, was also named an honorable mention All-American by Pro Football Focus and to that organization's All-AAC defensive team. The 5-11 cornerback led the Bulls with five takeaways and nine passes defended on the season while posting 42 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble. His three pass interceptions led the team and his two fumble recoveries tied for the team lead as he started all 12 games and became a lockdown corner for the Bulls. - South Florida Football

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CB K.J. Sails, South Florida
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12/08/19 - Mitchell Brinkman, rSr/2022, South Florida + More +

2019 ALL-MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE THIRD TEAM (COACHES): Tight End - Mitchell Brinkman, Northern Illinois,...Brinkman (Council Bluffs, Iowa/Lewis Central HS) caught 34 passes for 445 yards with three touchdowns, including a 100-yard receiving game at Ohio. - Northern Illinois Football

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TE Mitchell Brinkman, South Florida
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11/26/19 - Mitchell Brinkman, rSr/2022, South Florida + More +

Tyrice Richie took a shovel pass in the Northern Illinois backfield, added an acrobatic flip over a would-be tackler near midfield and turned it all into a 71-yard touchdown to spark the Huskies to a 17-14 win over Western Michigan in the season finale Tuesday night. Michael Love tossed a 7-yard scoring pass to Mitchell Brinkman midway through the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach. Down 10-0 at intermission, LeVante Bellamy brought Western Michigan back with second-half touchdown runs of 6- and 16-yards. The victory moves the Huskies to 4-4 in the Mid-America Conference in Thomas Hammock's first season as head coach at his alma mater. Overall NIU finished 5-7, with a string of four straight losses early in the season to Utah, Nebraska, Vanderbilt and Ball State. NIU finished with 250 yards of total offense in the game. Richie's 71-yard catch made up most of the team's 93-yard passing total. Bellamy finished with 21 carries for 128 yards to lead Western Michigan (7-5, 5-3). - AP College Football

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