2025/26 Transfer Portal Thread

[Playdo]

 

[jvols1999]

Visits listed at bottom of first post @jvols1999

Sounds like both RBs Smothers and Cook are expected here this weekend too?

 

[ENGRVOL]

Lock in gentleman. #1 in the boat

Impossible. I was told on the football forum that the program was collapsing, promises not being kept, and players aren’t being paid

 

[TrippieRedd]

Sounds like both RBs Smothers and Cook are expected here this weekend too?

Smothers is visiting FSU this weekend apparently

 

[Jackcrevol]

Money talks. It's why TT was in the playoffs this year and why OM continues to get top tier portal talent, despite never making it to the playoffs before this season.

I'm going to sit back and let things play out. But, 2025 was a miss for our staff in portal, point blank. Seeing Ole Miss, Indiana, Andy, etc. We missed the boat. You have to do both, HS and Portal.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Should we be excited about getting some of these PSU guys? Are they any good?

 

[Helton1]

Should we be excited about getting some of these PSU guys? Are they any good?

Mack is very good.

 

[Carp]

I'm going to sit back and let things play out. But, 2025 was a miss for our staff in portal, point blank. Seeing Ole Miss, Indiana, Andy, etc. We missed the boat. You have to do both, HS and Portal.

Agreed. Portal is king now unless you are able to have elite HS classes AND retain them.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

Should we be excited about getting some of these PSU guys? Are they any good?

yes, Mack is a good player.

 

[HeuperDrive]

Should we be excited about getting some of these PSU guys? Are they any good?

Yes, and there is the added benefit that these guys will already have some experience in Knowles' system. That can surely only be a good thing.

 

[RAVOL]

Should we be excited about getting some of these PSU guys? Are they any good?

Here is my thought Yes. One James Franklin was a good recruiter and talent evaluator and Second they understand what Knowles coaches and wants. Just my opinion. In CHRIST Alone

 

[Carp]

Should we be excited about getting some of these PSU guys? Are they any good?

Mack is very solid but more than that, he's an elite athlete that reportedly runs a sub 4.4 forty. And most importantly, he's familiar with the new system.

 

[GVol1966]

Any signee’s yet? No ? CJH . Time to get busy !!!

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Mack is very good.

Thanks. I literally know nothing about PSU players.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Mack and Tawfiq at the safety spots changes everything

 

[Jackcrevol]

Mack is very solid but more than that, he's an elite athlete that reportedly runs a sub 4.4 forty. And most importantly, he's familiar with the new system.

More importantly it shows a willingness to find, evaluate, and get championship caliber players. Which, watching playoffs it doesnt take a rocket surgeon to see we dont have enough. Just the talent differences is staggering.

 

[Type Orange+]

Mack and Tawfiq at the safety spots changes everything

 

[VOLED]

Could see OT but I think we move Perry to RT and call it a day.

I think we are good to go at LEO with Herring and Ross. Definitely need a starting SDE tho, currently dont have a starting caliber SDE on the roster.

I hope so, but after watching them against Illinois I'm not so sure.

 

[Bell Buckle Vol]

Should we be excited about getting some of these PSU guys? Are they any good?

Um yes they are. The bs that penn st didnt have a good defense is completely wrong. They were top 35

 

[Type Orange+]

Mack was very solid player for PSU this year with a 79.2 PFF grade on the season. But more than that, he's an elite athlete that reportedly runs a sub 4.4 forty. And most importantly, he's familiar with the new system.

That is just what I was wondering was about his speed.
Sub 4.4?

I'll allow it.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

extra points to Mack for leaving Bama as well.

smart kid.

 

[Carp]

For what it's worth, Mack posted a 79.2 PFF grade this season. And for reference, PFF said Farooq was our best safety with a 68.8 rating.

Obviously PFF grades don't tell the entire story. But certainly you feel comfortable saying Mack is an upgrade, especially given his experience in Knowles system. And at the very least, it's easy to see that Mack is the far better athlete.

 

[Skooter]

I like Farooq in the box. He had some whiffs but imo some of that was having to come from 10-15 yards away to make an open field tackle and trying to make a big hit instead of tackling the way we saw teams yesterday, breaking down getting low and wrapping up the thighs.
We will play 3 safeties a lot.
Mack, Tawfiq and Farooq is a good start imo. Farooq still young and learning but not afraid of contact.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

I like Farooq in the box. He had some whiffs but imo some of that was having to come from 10-15 yards away to make an open field tackle and trying to make a big hit instead of tackling the way we saw teams yesterday, breaking down getting low and wrapping up the thighs.
We will play 3 safeties a lot.
Mack, Tawfiq and Farooq is a good start imo. Farooq still young and learning but not afraid of contact.

my thing with him is tackling and honestly he doesnt run as well as i thought he might esp with his body type. He's def better the closer to the LOS. Been the case with several of our DBs lately like Wes Walker is an example of that.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

For what it's worth, Mack posted a 79.2 PFF grade this season. And for reference, PFF said Farooq was our best safety with a 68.8 rating.

Obviously PFF grades don't tell the entire story. But certainly you feel comfortable saying Mack is an upgrade, especially given his experience in Knowles system. And at the very least, it's easy to see that Mack is the far better athlete.

It would be nice to have a safety that takes good angles and tackles the guy carrying the ball. Doesn't seem like that is asking for too much.