The spring switch window is closed and lots of strikes have come to an finish as rosters are finalized for the autumn. Here is a take a look at the highest 5 linebackers to hit the switch window this offseason.
1. ELIJAH HERRING, Memphis
Tennessee’s loss is a big acquire for Memphis as a result of Herring led the Volunteers in tackles final season with 79 and is the switch portal’s highest-rated linebacker. There isn’t any clear motive why Herring, who has really develop into the very best linebacker within the SEC, left Tennessee, however it might have been as a result of there was a training change. Both means, the Tigers are getting the most effective gamers within the bullpen, and he might contribute instantly to Memphis’ protection.
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2. MARVIN JONES JR., Florida State
A five-star Class of 2022 legacy from Florida State, Jones got here to Georgia with numerous hype and the potential to be a key participant on a loaded Bulldogs protection, however that by no means materialized. After shifting from edge rusher to linebacker, Jones additionally hasn’t had a lot success and now heads to Florida State, which was closely thought of throughout his recruitment, for a restart.
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3. JAMON DUMAS-JOHNSON, Kentucky
May Dumas-Johnson be a switch steal at midfield? Georgia’s protection is totally loaded, and he had 34 tackles and three.5 sacks in simply 9 video games final season. The previous four-star out of Baltimore (Md.) St. Francis had 126 tackles and 9.5 sacks in his profession at Georgia, and now stays within the SEC at Kentucky and might be a key a part of the Wildcats’ protection.
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4. JAYSHON BARHAM, Michigan
The lack of Barham is a serious blow to Maryland’s protection however an enormous acquire for Michigan, as the previous four-star linebacker from Baltimore (Md.) St. Francis had 95 tackles and 7 sacks in his first two seasons with the Terrapins. Wolverines have not used the switch window as a lot as different groups and have been particularly heavy on protection as Barham stays the one midfielder they’ve taken from there.
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5. TUCKET CURTIS, Wisconsin
USC coach Lincoln Riley mentioned after signing Curtis that he thought the four-star was the very best inside linebacker within the nation, and he carried out very properly as a freshman with 40 tackles, two sacks and two fumble recoveries. However Curtis determined to enter the switch portal as USC, Ohio State and Wisconsin have been his last three recruiting choices, and he’s now set to play for the Badgers.
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