In Reply to: Exactly what I was thinking. So, how many jump ship? posted by BruinPatti on September 15, 2025 at 17:59:16
... are not going to opt out.
Ex: Gary Smith. He's ride or die at this point. Put plays on film, and try to interest the nfl.
Guaranteed playing time at Ucla > sitting the bench at Texas
Kwazi Gilmer? I think he could easily RS.
Stay in school, workout hard, then follow the loya/Sturdivant route.
Any of the skill position guys are candidates to shut it down. With no ol, good luck running for 1,000 yards or catching 40+ passes.
Exceptions to that rule: Berger, who's very old. And woods is old too
I don't think there is much talent on the d side of the ball. Cogshell might be the biggest risk to leave/RS.
BTW, I don't see many guys trying to play elsewhere this year. I could see guys portalling to Utah, eg, but then RSing because how do you learn their system without fall camp? Transfer, then RS there, then play spring ball at new school