Draft Scout Warning: Undefined variable $TeamName in D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\notesteam.php on line 20 Player News, College Football: Warning: Undefined variable $TeamName in D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\notesteam.php on line 20

LSU freshman tight Arik Gilbert, who entered this week leading all active Tigers in receiving, has decided to opt out for the remainder of the season. LSU coach Ed Orgeron announced Gilbert's decision on Wednesday and the coach could not say for certain whether Gilbert intended to return next season or transfer elsewhere. "Do I think we have a chance at getting him back next season? Yeah," Orgeron said. "Is there a chance of him transferring? I don't know that. He hasn't told me he's transferring, but obviously we're going to re-recruit him and obviously we wish him the best."

Orgeron said the 6-foot-5, 249-pound Gilbert told him he was opting out because "his body was hurting and he had some things he had to take care of." Under NCAA rules adopted during the coronavirus pandemic, players may opt out this season without adversely affecting their scholarships. Gilbert had 35 catches for 368 yards and two touchdowns. He had been second in receiving at LSU behind Terrace Marshall Jr. until Marshall decided to opt out before last weekend's 55-17 loss to Alabama. - AP College Football

(DS#999 TE) rSr/2026

TE Arik Gilbert, Transfer
News Source: AP College Football
Share/Comment: Here

12/08/20 - Arik Gilbert, rSr/2026, Transfer, 6-5, 275 (DS#999 TE) + More +

LSU coach Ed Orgeron said in a radio interview Tuesday morning that star tight end Arik Gilbert talked to him on Monday and said he is thinking about opting out for the rest of the season. Orgeron revealed more details on WNXX-FM 104.5 ESPN's "Off the Bench" about Gilbert's situation after news broke Monday night that the true freshman was considering leaving the team. Multiple sources confirmed that Gilbert missed practice on Monday, and 247Sports first reported that Gilbert is "really, really homesick." His role in the offense is also a factor, sources said. - The Advocate

(DS#999 TE) rSr/2026

TE Arik Gilbert, Transfer
News Source: The Advocate
Share/Comment: Here

12/05/20 - Arik Gilbert, rSr/2026, Transfer, 6-5, 275 (DS#999 TE) + More +

LSU has frequently used Gilbert in trips or bunch formations, where three wide receivers line up on the left or right side of the formation, making it easier to lose Gilbert in traffic for easy yards. The Tigers have also used halfback motion into or out of the backfield to manipulate coverage schemes, creating matchups for the 6-foot-5, 249-pound tight end. "Tight ends are really difficult mismatch guys because of who ends up covering them most of the time," Alabama coach Nick Saban said.

"You have your best corners covering wide receivers, but when these guys are lined up close to the core, their run-pass options are more difficult to define relative to how they line up and who ends up covering them and who ends up matching up on them. I've always said that a tight end and a great running back are hard to cover. Those guys are mismatch problems because unless you put six defensive backs in there you're not going to have cover guys on them. You're going to have guys that you're probably putting on the field because they're good at stopping the run and other things." Several factors make Gilbert useful for the Tigers, but if he does see an increased workload on Saturday, it may be more necessity than anything else. Wide receiver Ja'marr Chase opted out before the season began and Terrace Marshall opted out over the weekend. Marshall's departure is a critical blow: he's responsible for a third of LSU's receiving yards and 10 of its 17 receiving touchdowns. Racey McMath - fifth on the team in receptions and yards - is unlikely to play due to injury, Orgeron said. - Montgomery Advertiser

(DS#999 TE) rSr/2026

TE Arik Gilbert, Transfer
News Source: Montgomery Advertiser
Share/Comment: Here

12/02/20 - Marcus Fleming, rSo/2025, Transfer, 5-09, 165 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Another freshman from Florida has left the Nebraska football program. Marcus Fleming, a wide receiver from Miami, is no longer on the team, coach Scott Frost confirmed Monday. "We wish him the best. He's not going to be on the team anymore," Frost said. "We'll move on and feel good about that position and where it is." Fleming, the Miami Northwestern graduate, appeared to have his stock on the rise in the program when he led the team with 75 yards on five catches against Northwestern on Nov. 7. Those, though, were his only receptions of the season. He played sparingly against Penn State and Illinois at home and then did not crack the Huskers' 74-man travel roster to Iowa. - Lincoln Journal Star

(DS#999 WR) rSo/2025

WR Marcus Fleming, Transfer
News Source: Lincoln Journal Star
Share/Comment: Here

11/28/20 - Shane Illingworth, rSr/2025, Transfer, 6-6, 233 (DS#999 QB) + More +

Oklahoma State will be without backup quarterback Shane Illingworth on Saturday when the Cowboys face Texas Tech at 11 a.m. at Boone Pickens Stadium. Illingworth has tested positive for COVID-19, a source with knowledge of the situation told The Oklahoman. As a result of the positive test, Illingworth must be isolated for 10 days. Illingworth has played in four games this season for the Cowboys, starting two and entering two after starter Spencer Sanders was injured. - Daily Oklahoman

(DS#999 QB) rSr/2025

QB Shane Illingworth, Transfer
News Source: Daily Oklahoman
Share/Comment: Here

11/26/20 - Shane Illingworth, rSr/2025, Transfer, 6-6, 233 (DS#999 QB) + More +

OSU's true freshman quarterback relieved injured starter Spencer Sanders midway through the first quarter and completed the Cowboys' only touchdown drive, with a 15-yard touchdown pass to Logan Carter. Sanders returned for the fourth quarter, but in between, Illingworth completed just two of 15 passes for 32 yards. Illingworth's numbers were a ghastly 5-of-21 for 71 yards. Yes, OSU had trouble blocking the Sooners, but this is the 21st century; 5-of-21 is losing football. - Daily Oklahoman

(DS#999 QB) rSr/2025

QB Shane Illingworth, Transfer
News Source: Daily Oklahoman
Share/Comment: Here

11/24/20 - Yusuf Terry, rSr/2026, Transfer, 6-2, 180 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Baylor redshirt freshman wide receiver Yusuf Terry has opted out of the last three games of the season. Terry has made six catches for 69 yards in four games this season. He has seen more playing time in recent games following an injury to wide receiver Tyquan Thornton. - Waco Tribune Herald

(DS#999 WR) rSr/2026

WR Yusuf Terry, Transfer
News Source: Waco Tribune Herald
Share/Comment: Here

11/22/20 - Nolan Matthews-Harris, rSr/2025, Transfer, 6-6, 245 (DS#999 TE) + More +

Arizona State sophomore tight end Nolan Matthews has announced his plans to enter the transfer portal. Matthews, a 6-foot-4, 260-pounder from Frisco, Texas, played in 12 games last year as a true freshman, with six receptions for 36 yards and a touchdown, that scoring play coming against UCLA. He was one of only six Power Five true freshman tight ends to play 200-plus snaps. He played in ASU's 28-27 season-opening loss to USC at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 7 but did not record a catch. - Arizona Republic

(DS#999 TE) rSr/2025

TE Nolan Matthews-Harris, Transfer
News Source: Arizona Republic
Share/Comment: Here

11/21/20 - Javion Posey, rSr/2025, Transfer, 6-1, 213 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Like FAU, USF leaned on its rushing attack under Taggart - especially during his last two and most successful seasons with the Bulls. USF averaged 45.7 carries in 2015 and 43.6 rushing attempts in 2016 compared to passing attempt averages of 23 and 27.5, respectively. FAU has averaged 43.3 rushing attempts to 21 passing attempts through its first five games. Taggart even sees similarities between Posey and the starting quarterback during his last two seasons with the Bulls, Quinton Flowers. Taggart coached Flowers at USF from 2014-16, with Flowers rushing for 2,521 yards for 30 touchdowns on 389 carries from 2015-16 and being named the AAC Offensive Player of the Year in 2016.

While Posey has only played two games at quarterback in his collegiate career, he's displayed speed and shiftiness as a runner similar to Flowers. "They're very similar," Taggart said. "Just watching those guys runs, they're just different with the football in their hands. It's hard to tackle them. Those guys just make things right. They're a joy to watch and highly competitive." Posey, who replaced Nick Tronti as the starting quarterback against FIU, led FAU to season highs of points, touchdowns and yards against the Panthers (0-4, 0-2). He broke the program's single-game record for the most rushing yards by a quarterback with 182 on 18 attempts to go along with 10 of 16 passing for three total touchdowns (two passing and one rushing). - Sun-Sentinel

(DS#999 WR) rSr/2025

WR Javion Posey, Transfer
News Source: Sun-Sentinel
Share/Comment: Here

11/20/20 - Javion Posey, rSr/2025, Transfer, 6-1, 213 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Freshman Javion Posey passed for 203 yards and rushed for a 70-yard touchdown to help Florida Atlantic beat Massachusetts 24-2 on Friday night in the first meeting between the schools. FAU (5-1) scored the first 21 points before Tanner Davis blocked a punt, resulting in a safety for UMass late in the third quarter. BJ Emmons scored on a 1-yard run and Nick Tronti connected with Brandon Robinson for a 13-yard score. Vladimir Rivas capped the scoring with a 30-yard field goal. Posey completed 13-of-27 passes and carried it 19 times for 90 yards in his second career start. Last week, he passed for two touchdowns and set a program record for rushing yards (182) in a game by a quarterback. TJ Chase caught four passes for 79 yards for FAU. David Belvin III and Teja Young each made an interception. - AP College Football

(DS#999 WR) rSr/2025

WR Javion Posey, Transfer
News Source: AP College Football
Share/Comment: Here

11/13/20 - Javion Posey, rSr/2025, Transfer, 6-1, 213 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Javion Posey ran for 140 yards and accounted for three touchdowns to lead Florida Atlantic to a 38-19 victory over Florida International on Friday night. Posey, a redshirt freshman from Greenville, Alabama, also set the program's single-game yards rushing mark for a quarterback. He had runs of 28 and 36 yards that led to scores, and finished with 117 yards in just the first half. Posey's 11-yard touchdown pass to LaJohntay Wester and a 5-yarder to Brandon Robinson helped FAU (4-1, 4-1 Conference USA) build a 24-10 halftime lead.

He added a 2-yard TD run late in the fourth quarter, and finished 10-of-16 passing for 80 yards. Malcolm Davidson had a 37-yard touchdown run and James Charles ran for a 32-yard score for the Owls. D'vonte Price broke loose for a 77-yard touchdown run for FIU (0-4, 0-2). Price carried the ball 26 times for a career-best 178 yards. Max Bortenschlager threw a 67-yard touchdown pass to Rivaldo Fairweather with two minutes remaining. - AP College Football

(DS#999 WR) rSr/2025

WR Javion Posey, Transfer
News Source: AP College Football
Share/Comment: Here

11/04/20 - Derick Mourning Jr., rSr/2026, Transfer, 6-3, 224 (DS#999 ILB) + More +

Mourning's first college football season will be a baptism by fire, because he will be thrust into a playmaker role immediately, when it could've been a year to study veterans Colin Schooler and Tony Fields, but the uncertainty of the Pac-12 season steered Arizona's defensive leaders to the Big 12. Schooler and Fields were the bulk of Arizona's tackles over the last three years, combining for 600 in 37 games. Arizona already lacked depth at linebacker before the departure of Fields and Schooler, but now? It's gotten to the point where walk-ons are going to appear on the Wildcats' weekly depth chart.

Here's one note that bodes well for the 6-3, 229-pound Mourning: Schooler and Fields were leaders of an Arizona defense as freshmen in 2017 and started every game since their college debuts. In a perfect world for Arizona, Schooler and Fields would've mentored young inside linebackers like Mourning and Derrion Clark, but 2020 has relentlessly proven that circumstances can quickly change. Playing alongside team captain Anthony Pandy, Mourning will have no other choice but to become a tackling machine this season, if the Wildcats have plans to progress as a defense despite their personnel losses. - Arizona Star News

(DS#999 ILB) rSr/2026

ILB Derick Mourning Jr., Transfer
News Source: Arizona Star News
Share/Comment: Here

10/22/20 - Shane Illingworth, rSr/2025, Transfer, 6-6, 233 (DS#999 QB) + More +

Oklahoma State has been relying on backup quarterback Shane Illingworth after starter Spencer Sanders left the Cowboys' season opener with an ankle injury. Sanders is now healthy, but it's unclear what Oklahoma State will do with its quarterback position this weekend. "We're alternating reps," Gundy said. "We might play both. I'm not sure right now. We continue to give them quality work. Spencer is healthy, and obviously Shane has played pretty good. "We're in pretty good shape at the quarterback position." Illingworth is completing 73.5% of his passes for 483 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Sanders threw for 2,065 yards, 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions last year as a freshman. "I think both quarterbacks have shown to be really efficient in their offense," Campbell said. "I don't know if it really changes who they are offensively, and I think both quarterbacks have proven to be really efficient and really effective in their offense." - Des Moines Register

(DS#999 QB) rSr/2025

QB Shane Illingworth, Transfer
News Source: Des Moines Register
Share/Comment: Here

10/18/20 - Joey Yellen, rSr/2025, Transfer, 6-3, 210 (DS#999 QB) + More +

Former ASU quarterback Joey Yellen got the start for Pittsburgh Saturday afternoon, subbing for injured starter Kenny Pickett. He completed 22 of 46 tries for 277 yards and one touchdown in a 31-19 loss to No. 13 Miami. Yellen served as backup to Jayden Daniels last season but played in only one game, that coming against USC when Daniels was injured. He transferred to January in search of more playing time. Adding a twist to his first start at his new school, it came against Miami, which is where Yellen's former quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator Rob Likens is now serving as wide receivers coach. ASU assistant coach Trey Anderson, who works with quarterbacks, told his players before they headed out to practice that their former teammate was going to be starting. Trent Bourguet, Jayden Daniels' backup, texted Yellen to wish him good luck and got a return text after the game. "We're all really happy for him," Bourguet said. - Arizona Republic

(DS#999 QB) rSr/2025

QB Joey Yellen, Transfer
News Source: Arizona Republic
Share/Comment: Here

10/17/20 - JuTahn McClain, rSr/2025, Transfer, 5-08, 198 (DS#999 RB) + More +

It is time for Kentucky football fans to learn how to pronounce freshman running back JuTahn McClain's first name. It's "juh-TAWN" with the emphasis on the second syllable and the first syllable pronounced like "Justin." During UK's coronavirus-shortened spring practice, McClain opened his first interview session with local reporters by asking they clarify the pronunciation. After recording his first career carry in the fourth quarter against Mississippi State, McClain is poised to have his name called more frequently moving forward. "It's kind of like one of those things we always talked about with Benny (Snell)," UK offensive coordinator and running backs coach Eddie Gran said of McClain this week. "When a player comes in and asks, 'Coach, why am I not playing?' you pop on the film and say, 'Make me play you.' This young man is going to make me play him. A lot like Benny. Here we are going into our fourth game and the kid is ready. He's ready to go."

McClain was one of the most consistent targets of praise from UK coaches during preseason practices, but the Wildcats were loaded with returning contributors at his position. Now three games into the season, sophomore running back Kavosiey Smoke is out with a broken rib. Senior starter A.J. Rose and sophomore Chris Rodriguez are available but both dealing with minor injuries, UK coach Mark Stoops said on his radio show Monday. "JuTahn will get a few carries this week for sure," Stoops said. "He's just one of those guys that just has such a strong attitude. His attention to detail for a young player is through the roof. He picks things up." - Courier Journal

(DS#999 RB) rSr/2025

RB JuTahn McClain, Transfer
News Source: Courier Journal
Share/Comment: Here

Previous 15 Notes

|Back to Page One|

Next 15 Notes

Warning: Undefined array key "TeamID" in D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\2020rightcolteam.php on line 56

Warning: Undefined array key "DSTeamID" in D:\InetPub\vhosts\scoutnation.com\draftscout.com\2020rightcolteam.php on line 57

Transfer Football Videos

Buy Draft Scout Weekly

** Draft Scout Data **
(Everything Online PLUS)

Support Draft Scout

The Database Engine for NFLDraftScout.com, Draft Scout is being repurposed...Support the Future Development of ScoutNation.com...

Draft Scout Archives

** 2010-2022 Draft Scout Archives **
(Yearly Player Data Exports, Prospect Lists & More)

Draft Scout Future

100% Dedicated and Never Done

80% Innovated

45% Hidden

35% Built

2025 CFB/2025-2029 NFL Draft Scout

2024 CFB/2024-2028 NFL Draft Scout

2023 CFB/2024-2027 NFL Draft Scout

NFL Draft Scout History

2022 Draft Scout

Draft Scout by Conference

2023 Draft Scout Offense

2023 Draft Scout Defense

2022 Draft Scout Offense

2022 Draft Scout Defense

Transfer Football Videos

Buy Draft Scout Weekly

Support Draft Scout

Draft Scout Archives

Draft Scout Future

Synergization

Did You Know?

Hidden Designs

Future Development