We had six graduate transfers on the squad this past year and all contributed. Justin McMillan (LSU) played in all 12 games starting 12, as did Jalen McCleskey (Oklahoma State) and Christian Montano (Brown). Ben Knutson (Virginia), Malik Lawal (Arizona State), and Mike Hinton (Columbia) also played in all twelve, starting 6, 3, and 1 respectively. With between 4 and 7 slots left in our recruiting class, I anticipate we’ll bring in around three graduate transfers for 2020. With the success we had with our two Ivy League transfers, I wouldn’t be surprised if we dug into that well again, too. We’ll see.
As to returning players, we currently have 63, though I expect that number to drop by at least three. Of some interest, we only have 32 scholarship players returning who played in at least four games. 17 freshmen redshirted, playing 4 or fewer games. Add to that four expected redshirts to TE Keitha Jones, DT Alfred Thomas, DE Carlos Hatcher, and DB Chris Joyce and that’s 1/3rd of our returnees who redshirted this year. Additionally, we have ten more players who, due to injury or competition at their position, did not play in more than four games, despite having previously redshirted.
If everyone returns for next season, and I’ve already expressed my doubts on that score, we’ll have 15 seniors, 17 juniors, 14 sophomores, and the 17 redshirt freshmen. Of the 63 total, 41 have redshirted.
Of course, a lot can happen between now and next August.
Roll Wave!!! Beat USM!!!
As to returning players, we currently have 63, though I expect that number to drop by at least three. Of some interest, we only have 32 scholarship players returning who played in at least four games. 17 freshmen redshirted, playing 4 or fewer games. Add to that four expected redshirts to TE Keitha Jones, DT Alfred Thomas, DE Carlos Hatcher, and DB Chris Joyce and that’s 1/3rd of our returnees who redshirted this year. Additionally, we have ten more players who, due to injury or competition at their position, did not play in more than four games, despite having previously redshirted.
If everyone returns for next season, and I’ve already expressed my doubts on that score, we’ll have 15 seniors, 17 juniors, 14 sophomores, and the 17 redshirt freshmen. Of the 63 total, 41 have redshirted.
Of course, a lot can happen between now and next August.
Roll Wave!!! Beat USM!!!
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