Now that signing day is over, we have an even better idea of what positions may be thin in 2020 and beyond. I wanted to make a thread to discuss which position could most benefit from a grad transfer or JUCO graduate.
WR - Texas is losing it's top 2 WRs to graduation and has unproven underclassmen looking to fill the void. Brennan Eagles is the most seasoned player at the position and that isn't necessarily a great thing. Malcolm Epps may be moving back to TE leaving players like Jake Smith, Alvonte Woodard and Marcus Washington as players who saw decent reps in 2019.
Michigan WR Tarik Black is a name to know. He has two years of eligibility left. His Michigan career has been hampered by injuries but he was healthy in 2019.
O-line - Not as critical but always helpful to add a fully mature and developed body upfront. Texas is needing to replace guard Parker Braun, Center Zack Shackelford (or perhaps RT Derek Kerstetter who may move to center). They could benefit from a player with experience at any O-line position.
LB - This becomes less critical after Texas and Juwan Mitchell repaired their relationship and he withdrew from the portal. Still, LB continues to be a position of need and one that could quickly be in trouble if injuries strike.
DB - I don't think a grad transfer makes much sense given the current level of talent but maybe a JUCO player with 2-3 years remaining. This would help bridge the possible gap of talent that could be left after the rising seniors graduate, especially if any of the uber talented juniors leave for the NFL early.
What do yall think?
WR - Texas is losing it's top 2 WRs to graduation and has unproven underclassmen looking to fill the void. Brennan Eagles is the most seasoned player at the position and that isn't necessarily a great thing. Malcolm Epps may be moving back to TE leaving players like Jake Smith, Alvonte Woodard and Marcus Washington as players who saw decent reps in 2019.
Michigan WR Tarik Black is a name to know. He has two years of eligibility left. His Michigan career has been hampered by injuries but he was healthy in 2019.
O-line - Not as critical but always helpful to add a fully mature and developed body upfront. Texas is needing to replace guard Parker Braun, Center Zack Shackelford (or perhaps RT Derek Kerstetter who may move to center). They could benefit from a player with experience at any O-line position.
LB - This becomes less critical after Texas and Juwan Mitchell repaired their relationship and he withdrew from the portal. Still, LB continues to be a position of need and one that could quickly be in trouble if injuries strike.
DB - I don't think a grad transfer makes much sense given the current level of talent but maybe a JUCO player with 2-3 years remaining. This would help bridge the possible gap of talent that could be left after the rising seniors graduate, especially if any of the uber talented juniors leave for the NFL early.
What do yall think?
