'25 Portal Thread

[jvols1999]

I like this guy. Almost all of his production is just sitting in the soft part of the zone. So that makes me wonder if he struggles in man coverage. But he's got some great catches and routes in here. All 3 TDs included.

One thing to note is that his average YPC and yards per route run were much lower in 24 vs 23 because of the offensive scheme that Cal ran. It’s just less downfield passing. Also notable that he played outside WR due to injuries to his teammates instead of his more natural spot in the slot

 

[Carp]

Guess I don't follow portal guys as close as so many others. Who is this kid and is he any good? Depth? Starter? Meh or boom?

Yes

 

[rockytop25]

Is Hood going to make it in for his visit today? I know he was at Miami yesterday and we all know how that’s gone for us lately lol.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Cal being in the Atlantic coast conference is just dumb.

 

[ConwayFitty]

had pretty good luck with WRs from USC... might as well give one from Cal a try

 

[farmdogvol]

Cal has 5 WRs in the portal, something happening there.

 

[Jimmy Football]

Cal has 5 WRs in the portal, something happening there.

But what it is ain’t exactly clear…

 

[Adam Sandler]

I wish we had pursued that safety from Houston. Kid played well last year. Has Miami, LSU, and Ole Piss after him. But we rarely chase players like that in the portal. Not sure why, as his play last year was far superior to our safety play last year.

Big bet to pay more for less experienced high school kids and hope they don’t leave you later, as opposed to paying more for a known commodity. The right call, if it works. A depth killing move, or at worst just as costly as the alternative, if it’s doesn’t work.

 

[Jackcrevol]

had pretty good luck with WRs from USC... might as well give one from Cal a try

if we can get them on campus it's over

 

[Adam Sandler]

But what it is ain’t exactly clear…

There’s a johntay cook and a Ryan pellum with a gun over there…

 

[rockytop25]

Sounds like Jakobe Thomas will either be at FSU or Miami next year per VQ podcast

 

[Leeleesteeth]

But what it is ain’t exactly clear…

For What it's Worth, I think they're abandoning a sinking ship.

 

[jasonvol18]

Cal has 5 WRs in the portal, something happening there.

Their QB left too..he was pretty good. Also, their beast RB. Something is going on

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Many are disregarding that we will use the TE's even more with the wrinkles that have been installed. DaSaan Brame has turned everyone's head since he's been on campus and will be a weapon if he can continue to progress in the blocking scheme. We also have a high IQ proven product in Kitsleman and then Davis, who should be very happy with the plan for the TE's using the hash and middle of the field. We won't run a many sets with 3 or 4 true WR's. We'll run 12 personnel but in many different sets and give Boo a ton of opportunities to get the ball in space from jet to screens. They have who they are confident in already on the roster. Anyone they bring in will be depth that likely won't see much PT. There hasn't been a single receiver in the portal who has presented enough value to make them want to disrupt what they see as the most talented group we've had here in Heuple's tenure.

I was told by many that Heupel doesn’t know what he’s doing …It’s almost like he has a plan and knows what he’s doing . In all seriousness, Davis could and should be a matchup nightmare. I’d love to see him utilized more in the red zone.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Cal being in the Atlantic coast conference is just dumb.

Cal and Stanford played in the ACC tournament in Charlotte this past March.

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

But what it is ain’t exactly clear…

Their offense is awful and has been since Wilcox got there. Defense is legit though

 

[jasonvol18]

Their offense is awful and has been since Wilcox got there. Defense is legit though

And that's strange too. They had a good QB, great RB and a few really good WR's. Their offense shouldn't be as bad as they've been

 

[jvols1999]

247 guys saying we're still looking for a Safety...

 

[therickbol]

Cal has 5 WRs in the portal, something happening there.

Wing T incoming at Cal

 

[farmdogvol]

Wing T incoming at Cal

Dragging Paul johnson out of retirement.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

And that's strange too. They had a good QB, great RB and a few really good WR's. Their offense shouldn't be as bad as they've been

Same here

 

[jasonvol18]

Same here

Agreed!

 

[PowerT.]

Can confirm that Cal wide receiver Jonathan Brady and Colorado defensive back Colton Hood have made it to Knoxville for their respective visits.

- Nakos

Let’s wrap these up!

 

[Jimmy Football]

- Nakos

Let’s wrap these up!

Who is Nakos’ source? The Plumber is asleep at the wheel, on this one.

 

[jasonvol18]

- Nakos

Let’s wrap these up!

Nice..Any word on Brent Austin, the USF DB that was supposed to visit Tues? Haven't heard anything on him