Bumping this. Believe we’re at 84. I imagine we’re planning to add lore than 1 still. Dont we need more to enter the portal? And isn’t today the last day to enter?
Yes we are.
I think we plan on adding another CB, Possibly 2 DTs, 1 EDGE, and possibly another Safety. So up to 5 additions that can still happen, I'd say 3 Minimum will happen. That mean 2-4 will either enter the portal or finish their careers.
Zion Nelsons gotta be medically retired or portal out before summer imo. Michael Redding won't be pushed out - he just made Iron Arrow, and I'm sure is a guy the staff loves, and represents the school well, but he may just be done. Still has 2 years eligibility, and won't get any reps here likely.
We just saw Demetrius Freeney Portal out, I wouldn't be suprised to see Shemar Kirk and Anthony Campbell join him as similar developmental depth additions we made in the portal last year. If we add 2 DTs, I would be surprised to see Gore and Campbell stay. Only other guy that I'd expect to be out is Brian Balom. Looks like Chase Smith is happy just being a depth LB with athleticism... which imo is fine.
I'd also expect at least one Olineman to portal out, simply because they want to be more inline to start. Though We likely only have 2 spots on the OLine secured for next season, and should have open comp for 3 spots. And we only have 15 Olineman right now, which is not too crowded.