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Transferring ansferring from school to school has never
been en more common in collegiate sports history.
It can an be perceived in different ways, but in the
eyes of college athletes, they are looking to better
better
their current situation. If a coach leaves a school,
the NCAA AA should ease the rules on players transferring.
Take a look ook at at the the most most impactful impactful transfers transfers in in 2018:
Jay Hayes DT Georgia
The former Notre Dame defensive end is transferring to
Georgia for his final season. The 6’4, 285-pounder will arrive
in Athens this summer and be eligible to play for the Bulldogs
during the 2018 season. Hayes started every game in 2017 for
the Fighting Irish, and in twenty-six career games he’s totaled
thirty-nine tackles, four tackles for loss, and a sack.
Brandon Kennedy C Tennessee
The transfer process was hectic for Kennedy as Alabama
attempted to block his transfer to Tennessee. The former
Alabama backup was denied his initial request to transfer,
but after his appeal, he won his case. He provides depth, at
worst, for Jeremy Pruitt’s young Tennessee squad. Kennedy is
eligible to play immediately; he will have two years to play
for the Volunteers.
Calvin Anderson OT Texas
The two-time All-CUSA honorable mention and former Rice
standout was widely regarded as the most wanted offensive
linemen grad transfer this offseason. Anderson, should slot
in at left tackle immediately, filling the former All-American
Connor Williams who departed early for the NFL draft.
Jalen Hurd RB Baylor
The former Tennessee Volunteer was a once heralded five-star
running back that rushed for twenty-six touchdowns and 2,635
yards, ranking third all-time in Volunteers history. Midway
through Hurd’s third season, he and then head coach Butch
Jones butted heads on how he was being used. The two could
not get the situation worked out, so Hurd transferred out and
is now at Baylor under Matt Rhule, where he is switching
positions to wide receiver. Hurd could have been in the NFL by
now if he’d merely stuck it out as a running back at Tennessee.
Jake Fruhmorgen OT Baylor
Fruhmorgen has had a wild ride during his collegiate career.
After starting the first eight games and then getting injured
during the Clemson Tigers 2016 title run, he transferred to
Florida and back to his home state. Days later, he announced
that he was quitting football. Shortly after that, he announced
he would resume his collegiate career in Waco, Texas. The 6’5
tackle will have two years left of eligibility. Baylor’s offensive
line wasn’t as strong in 2017, so Fruhmorgen should help.