Tag: college football injuries

In QB updates, Jake Bentley (South Alabama) and D’Wan Mathis (Temple) were named the starters, Jarrett Guarantano (Washington State) returned to practice after a hand injury in the spring game, & Sam Noyer (Colorado) has been cleared to begin throwing.

Notable RBs not playing in their spring games for various reasons included Mo Ibrahim (Minnesota), Markese Stepp (Nebraska), Velton Gardner (Kansas), & Jarek Broussard (Colorado).

In WR & TE injury updates, Jamarye Joiner (Arizona) had foot surgery, TE Thomas Fidone (Nebraska) had knee surgery, Josh Downs (UNC) had toe surgery, & Bru McCoy (USC) aggravated a hamstring injury.

Notables entering the transfer portal were RB Chez Mellusi (Clemson), TE Malcolm Epps (Texas), WR Shadrach Banks (Texas A&M), WR Micaleous Elder (Charlotte), QB Jawon Pass (Louisville), QB Kevin Doyle (Arizona), RB Nathan Tilford (Arizona), WR Tre’von Bradley (Houston), QB Theo Day (Michigan State), WR Jameson Williams (Ohio State), WR Camron Buckley (Texas A&M), RB Timothy Taylor (Memphis), WR Jeremy Singleton (Houston), RB Seth McGowan (Oklahoma), WR John “Pop” Williams (Memphis), RB Terius Wheatley (Virginia Tech), & WR Geor’Quarius Spivey (Miss State).

Announcing transfer destinations were QB Carson Baker (San Diego State to Western Kentucky), QB Matt Valecce (Boston College to Colorado State), WR/RB Kendall Abdur-Rahman (Notre Dame to Western Kentucky), WR Jayshon Jackson (Cincinnati to Ball State), QB N’Kosi Perry (Miami to Florida Atlantic), QB Artur Sitkowski (Rutgers to Illinois), WR Dennis Robinson (Northern Illinois to Hawaii), & Ray Rose (UNC to East Carolina).

In the updates below you’ll see many players sat out their spring games. Most schools did not state exactly why players were out, but the reasons vary from known previous injuries, to undisclosed injuries/being banged up in the spring, to precautionary for veterans with little to prove.

Updates from April 26-May 2:

QBs:

• Carson Baker, San Diego State – transfers to Western Kentucky
• Jake Bentley, South Alabama – named the starter for 2021
• Theo Day, Michigan State – enters the transfer portal
• Kevin Doyle, Arizona – enters the transfer portal
• Cameron Fietz, Arizona – enters transfer portal
• Jarrett Guarantano, Washington State – practiced fully (hand)
• D’Wan Mathis, Temple – named QB1, Re-al Mitchell is QB2
• Sam Noyer, Colorado – out for spring showcase (shoulder), has been cleared for light throwing
• Jawon Pass, Louisville/Towson – enters the transfer portal (GT)
• N’Kosi Perry, Miami – transfers to Florida Atlantic
• Artur Sitkowski, Rutgers – transfers to Illinois – 52/82-444-3
• Matt Valecce, Boston College – transfers to Colorado State

RBs:

• Ball State – Tye Evans & Will Jones did not play in spring game
• Colorado – Alex Fontenot played in spring showcase, Deion Smith & Jarek Broussard sat out (ankle)
• Velton Gardner, Kansas – did not playing in spring game
• Mo Ibrahim, Minnesota – did not play in spring game (Ramadan)
• Seth McGowan, Oklahoma – enters transfer portal – 58/370-3, suspended earlier this semester
• Chez Mellusi, Clemson – enters transfer portal – 27/151-3
• Avery Morrow, Nevada – did not play in spring game
• Nebraska – Markese Stepp (left foot in boot) & Rahmir Johnson did not play in the spring game
• Timothy Taylor, Memphis – enters transfer portal – 4/66-1
• Ky Thomas, Minnesota – out for spring game
• Nathan Tilford, Arizona – enters transfer portal – 2/13-0
• Kareem Walker, Miss State – transfers to Southeastern Louisiana
• Terius Wheatley, Virginia Tech – enters transfer portal

WRs & TEs:

• WR/RB Kendall Abdur-Rahman, Notre Dame – transfers to Western Kentucky
• Lawrence Arnold, Kansas – not dressed for spring game
• Shadrach Banks, Texas A&M – enters transfer portal
• TE Nathan Boerboom, UCF – enters transfer portal
• Tre’von Bradley, Houston – enters transfer portal – 18/228-0
• Camron Buckley, Texas A&M – enters transfer portal
• TE Kaden Deluna, Boise State – has left the team
• Josh Downs, UNC – had toe surgery
• Micaleous Elder, Charlotte – enters transfer portal – 22/262-2
• TE Malcolm Epps, Texas – enters transfer portal – 3/42-2
• TE Thomas Fidone, Nebraska – will have knee surgery, possible mid-season return
• Randy Fields, West Virginia – enters transfer portal
• TE Tony Forrest, UCF – enters transfer portal
• Karch Gardiner, Arkansas – enters transfer portal
• TE Tommy Guajardo, Michigan State – enters transfer portal
• Jayshon Jackson, Cincinnati – transfers to Ball State – 27/337-1
• Jamarye Joiner, Arizona – had foot surgery for a Jones fracture
• Kennedy Lewis, Texas – reports he is no longer with the team
• TE Michael Mayer, Notre Dame – did not play in spring game (non-injury)
• Bru McCoy, USC – aggravated hamstring injury
• Minnesota – TE Bryce Witham, TE Brevynn Spann-Ford, & Dylan Wright out for spring game, none expected to linger into fall availability
• Taj Mustapha, Wisconsin – enters transfer portal
• Nevada – Elijah Cooks & Melquan Stovall did not play in spring game
• Ja’Lynn, Polk, Washington – out for spring game
• TE Jared Poplawski – active this spring (knee)
• Jaylon Redd, Oregon – out for spring game, boot on his left foot
• Dennis Robinson, Northern Illinois – transfers to Hawaii – 8/95-2
• Ray Rose, UNC – transfers to East Carolina
• Jah’Marae Sheread, Texas State – transfers to Florida A&M
• Jeremy Singleton, Houston – enters transfer portal – 10/95-0
• Geor’Quarius Spivey, Miss State – enters transfer portal – 11/121-0
• Kundarrius Taylor, UAB – enters transfer portal
• Yo’Heinz Tyler, Ball State – did not play in spring game
• Virginia – Ra’Shaun Henry (not a long term issue) & Ugo Obasi did not play in spring game
• TE Nate Weinman, Wyoming – no longer with the team, focusing on academics – 4/49-0
• Dontayvion Wicks, Virginia – back this spring after injured all last season (had a big spring game)
• Jameson Williams, Ohio State – enters transfer portal – 9/154-2
• John “Pop” Williams, Memphis – enters transfer portal (GT)

In QB updates, Mo Hasan (USC) will have surgery for a torn ACL, Noah Vedral (Rutgers) is practicing after a fall ankle injury, Jarrett Guarantano (Washington State) left the spring game with an apparent hand injury, & John Keller (Central Michigan) was shot in the chest and hospitalized in critical condition.

In RB news, Mike Epstein (Illinois) remains away from the team, most of the Ole Miss RBs were out/limited for the spring game, Dezmon Jackson & Dominic Richardson (Oklahoma State) were inactive for the spring game, & Kevin Harris & MarShawn Lloyd (South Carolina) and Max Borghi (Washington State) did not play in the spring game.

In notable WR & TE updates, Lavel Davis (Virginia) suffered a torn ACL, Obi Obialo (Oklahoma) is not listed on the spring roster, Clevan Thomas (Kentucky) suffered a torn ACL, Micaleous Elder (Charlotte) is not on the spring roster), Kevin Austin (Notre Dame) has begun running after a foot injury, Rakim Jarrett (Maryland) played in the spring game, Braylon Sanders (Ole Miss) played non-contact in the spring game, & Renard Bell (Washington State) & Ricky White (Michigan State) sat out their spring games.

Notables entering the transfer portal were WR Mike Woods (Arkansas), WR Javonta Payton (Miss State), WR Terez Traynor (Western Kentucky), & QB Matt Valecce (Boston College).

Announcing transfer destinations were QB Joe Milton (Michigan to Tennessee), WR Jaylen Erwin (UCLA to Houston), Flex TE Seth Green (Minnesota to Houston), WR Maliq Carr (Purdue to Michigan State) & WR Mike Woods (Arkansas to Oklahoma).

In the updates below you’ll see many players sat out their spring games. Most schools did not state exactly why players were out, but the reasons vary from known previous injuries, to undisclosed injuries/being banged up in the spring, to precautionary for veterans with little to prove.

Updates from April 19-25:

QBs:

• Luke Doty, South Carolina – is QB1 after spring camp
• Jarrett Guarantano, Washington State – apparent hand/thumb injury after first pass in spring game, did not return to the game but returned to the sideline out of uniform but without anything visible on his hand, in postgame it was not thought to be bad
• Mo Hasan, USC – tore ACL in the spring game, will have surgery
• John Keller, Central Michigan – was shot in the chest and is hospitalized in critical condition
• Joe Milton, Michigan – transfers to Tennessee – 80/141-1077-4
• Notre Dame – Jack Coan & Drew Pyne splitting first team spring reps
• Tyler Pogue, Miss State – enters transfer portal
• Matt Valecce, Boston College – enters transfer portal
• Noah Vedral, Rutgers – has returned to practice (ankle)

RBs:

• Peny Boone, Maryland – inactive for spring game
• Max Borghi, Washington State – did not play in spring game (precautionary)
• Leddie Brown, West Virginia – not full contact in spring game
• Mike Epstein, Illinois – remained out for spring game, has been away from the team as he decides whether or not to return this season
• Pat Garwo, Boston College – out spring after surgery, expected back for fall
• Da’Joun Hewitt, Purdue – transfers to Eastern Kentucky
• DJ Jones, North Carolina – back this spring after missing bowl game
• Bryan Lumsden, Utah State – enters transfer portal
• Oklahoma State – Dezmon Jackson & Dominic Richardson did not play in spring game
• Ole Miss – ahead of the game it was reported that Jerrion Ealy, Snoop Conner, Henry Parrish, Kentrel Bullock, Zavier Miller, Urriah Sheppard & Isaiah Woullard were all expected out/limited for spring game
• Peytton Pickett, Liberty – transfers to Jackson State – 91/520-6
• Pitt – Todd SIbley & Israel Abanikanda are back this spring after missing time late fall, Abanikanda had a strong spring game performance
• Bradrick Shaw, Cal – transfers to Northern Iowa – 11/18-1
• Dontae Smith, Georgia Tech – did not play in spring game
• South Carolina – Kevin Harris, Marshawn Lloyd & Rashad Amos were out for the spring game
• Jay’Veon Sunday, Washington – back this spring (foot surgery in fall)
• Elijah Turner, Charlotte – back this spring after missing last season (ankle)
• TJ Wisham, Louisiana – no-contact in spring game (wrist)

WRs & TEs:

• Kevin Austin, Notre Dame – has begun running (foot)
• Keion Battle, Northern Illinois – enters transfer portal
• Boston College – Kobay White & CJ Lewis did not play in spring game
• Maliq Carr, Purdue – transfers to Michigan State – 1/15-0
• TE Gary Cooper, Indiana – enters transfer portal
• Beau Corrales, UNC – warmed up for spring game but did not play
• Lavel Davis, Virginia – suffered a torn ACL, possible Nov. return
• Micaleous Elder, Charlotte – not on spring game roster
• Jaylen Erwin, UCLA – will transfer to Houston
• Marquez Ezzard, Georgia Tech – back this spring after surgery last fall
• TE Jake Feguson, Wisconsin – did not practice Saturday
• TE Trenton Gillison, Michigan State – back this spring after fall injuries
• Flex TE Seth Green, Minnesota – will transfer to Houston
• Shocky Jacques-Louis, Pitt – out for spring game
• Rakim Jarrett, Maryland – played in spring game (wrist)
• Jalen Johnson, Arizona – back this spring after fall suspension
• Ryan King, Georgia Tech – back this spring after fall injury
• Louisiana – Peter LeBlanc & Jalen Williams no-contact in spring game, Jamal Bell & Calif Gossett out
• TE Keveon Mullins, South Carolina – active this spring after fall ankle surgery
• Obi Obialo, Oklahoma – not on the spring roster
• Ole Miss – Braylon Sanders played (non-contact) in the spring game – TE Luke Knox, Jahcour Pearson, TE Casey Kelly, Jordan Jernigan, Jamar Richardson, TE Hudson Wolfe all reported out/limited for spring game
• Troy Omeire, Texas – non-contact for spring game
• Javonta Payton, Miss State – enters transfer portal – 19/225-1
• TE Brady Russell, Colorado – practicing but not live in scrimmages (lower leg)
• Sean Ryan, West Virginia – out spring game (foot)
• Clevan Thomas, Kentucky – torn ACL, out for season
• Terez Traynor, Western Kentucky – enters transfers portal – 4/36-0
• Washington State – Renard Bell & Brandon Gray did not play in the spring game
• Ricky White, Michigan State – not in uniform Saturday for spring practice
• Mike Woods, Arkansas – plans to grad transfer – 32/619-5, announces transfer to Oklahoma

In QB updates, D’Eriq King (Miami) has started running and is expected to be ready for fall camp, Myles Brennan (LSU) played in the spring game, Mo Hasan (USC) suffered an apparent knee injury in the spring game, & Chandler Morris (TCU) has reportedly been cleared to transfer by his previous school Oklahoma.

In RB news, SaRodorick Thompson (Texas Tech) underwent shoulder surgery, Noah Cain (Penn State) has been able to go in practice but is limited, Cam Fleming (Memphis) is back this spring after a leg injury, Donald Chaney (Miami) is out this spring with a shoulder injury, Brian Robinson (Alabama) & Master Teague (Ohio State) did not play in their spring games, & Seth McGowan (Oklahoma) has reportedly been suspended after an alleged robbery.

In WR & TE updates, Gunner Gentry (Wyoming) is likely to miss the start of the season with a patella injury, Changa Hodge (Virginia Tech) will miss next season after ACL surgery, Braylon Sanders (Ole Miss) hopes to be full-go soon as he recovers from a leg injury, Nico Ragaini (Iowa) was not suited up for the spring game, Ethon Williams (Boston College) is back for the spring, Jaden Walley (Miss State) suffered a possible right leg injury in the spring game, Troy Omeire (Texas) played in the Saturday scrimmage, TE Brant Kuithe (Utah) did not play in the spring game, Erik Ezukanma (Texas Tech) had surgery after suffering a broken arm in practice, & Gary Bryant (USC) suffered a hamstring injury in the spring game.

Notables entering the transfer portal were WR Maliq Carr (Purdue) & QB Artur Sitkowski (Rutgers).

Announcing transfer destinations were WR TJ Jones (Penn State to UAB), WR Austin Osborne (Washington to Bowling Green), & WR Julian Ortega-Jones (Bowling Green to Texas State).

Updates from April 12-18:

QBs:

• Myles Brennan, LSU – played in spring game (abdominal injury)
• Henry Colombi, Texas Tech – played in spring game after late-season injuries
• Mo Hasan, USC – suffered apparent knee injury in spring game, will have MRI
• D’Eriq King, Miami – has started running, on track for fall
• Michigan State – Payton Thorne & Anthony Russo mostly splitting first team reps
• Jalen Milroe, Alabama – not in uniform for spring game
• Chandler Morris, TCU – tweets “freed”, appears to have been released by Oklahoma
• Artur Sitkowski, Rutgers – enters transfer portal – 56/82-444-3
• Levi Williams, Wyoming – is healthy again (shoulder)

RBs:

• Tre Bradford, LSU – did not play in spring game (hamstring)
• Noah Cain, Penn State – has begun practicing, but limited, in pads for spring game on sideline
• Donald Chaney, Miami – out for spring with a shoulder injury, hopeful back for fall
• Isiah Childs, Akron – transfers to Montana
• John Emery, LSU – will not be available for spring game as continues to recover (shoulder)
• Cameron Fleming, Memphis – back this spring after leg injury last season
• Vavae Malepeai, USC – played in spring game (knee)
• Seth McGowan, Oklahoma – suspended after alleged robery
• Brian Robinson, Alabama – not dressed for spring game
• Keilan Robinson, Alabama – playing both RB & WR
• Master Teague, Ohio State – kept out of spring game for precautionary reasons
• Ronald Thompkins, Nebraska – suited up for spring game
• SaRodorick Thompson, Texas Tech – had shoulder surgery, won’t know until August if will be ready for the start of the season
• Josh Williams, LSU – not dressed for spring game

WRs & TEs:

• Trejan Bridges, Oklahoma – suspended after alleged robbery
• Gary Bryant, USC – suffered hamstring injury in the spring game
• Maliq Carr, Purdue – enters transfer portal, reportedly will go to Michigan State to play football & basketball, later update from him said he could be contacted by all schools
• JJ Evans, Auburn – not dressed for spring game
• Erik Ezukanma, Texas Tech – had surgery after suffering a broken arm, is expected to play this season
• Gunner Gentry, Wyoming – patella injury, likely to miss start of season
• Jaylen Harris, Ohio State – not dressed for spring game
• Changa Hodge, Virginia Tech – torn ACL, had surgery, out for next season
• TE Larry Hodges, Miami – not participating in team activities due to violation of team rules
• TJ Jones, Penn State – transfers to UAB
• TE Brant Kuithe, Utah – did not play in spring game, limited with injury
• McLane Mannix, Texas Tech – played in spring game
• Tye Moore, New Mexico – enters transfer portal
• TE Chigoziem Okonkwo, Maryland – back after missing last season with myocarditis
• Troy Omeire, Texas – played in Saturday scrimmage (ACL)
• Julian Ortega-Jones, Bowling Green – transfers to Texas State – 14/160-0
• Austin Osborne, Washington – transfers to Bowling Green
• Trey Palmer, LSU – out for spring game
• Nico Ragaini, Iowa – has been limited in practice, not in uniform for spring game
• Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, Georgia – in uniform for spring game
• Braylon Sanders, Ole Miss – hopes to be full-go soon (leg)
• JJ Sparkman, Texas Tech – played in spring game (shoulder)
• Jaden Walley, Miss State – left spring game with apparent right leg/ankle injury, injured blocking on a rushing play, there was no postgame update from Mike Leach but a report came out that it may be a sprained MCL
• Ethon Williams, Boston College – is back for spring practice

In QB updates, Anthony Brown (Oregon) and Luke Doty (South Carolina) are taking the first team spring reps, Taisun Phommachanh (Clemson) is confirmed to have torn his Achilles, Sean Chambers (Wyoming), Re-al Mitchell (Temple) & Ira Armstead (Virginia) are back to practicing this spring, & James Graham (Georgia Southern) is currently out for personal reasons.

In RB news, Tayvon Ruley (Temple) is out for spring practice, Sampson James (Indiana) is limited this spring, Markese Stepp (Nebraska) is out for the spring after undisclosed surgery, & Jalen Berger (Wisconsin) has been limited with a leg injury.

In WR & TE updates, Khalil Shakir (Boise State) has begun individual drills in practice, Khafre Brown (UNC) will be ready for summer workouts, CJ Yarbrough (Liberty) is reported to be done playing college football, Randle Jones (Temple) is fully healthy for the spring, Jermaine Burton (Georgia) is beginning to get more work after he hyperextended his knee, while Dominick Blaylock (Georgia) has been running on the side at practice as he works to return (ACL), & Bru McCoy (USC) should be back next week (hamstring).

Notables entering the transfer portal were RB Da’Joun Hewitt (Purdue) & QB Allan Walters (Miss State).

Announcing transfer destinations were WR Kade Warner (Nebraska to Kansas State), RB Nakia Watson (Wisconsin to Washington State), WR Giles Jackson (Michigan to Washington), WR Dominic Gicinto (Missouri to New Mexico State), TE Frederick Lloyd (South Florida to Louisiana-Monroe), & TE Zack Kuntz (Penn State to Old Dominion).

Updates from April 5-April 11:

QBs:

• Ira Armstead, Virginia – full-speed after surgery for lower leg injury
• Anthony Brown, Oregon – taking first team QB reps this spring
• Sean Chambers, Wyoming – practicing this spring after leg injury in fall
• Isaiah Chavez, New Mexico – negative MRI on elbow, will not need surgery
• Luke Doty, South Carolina – taking majority of first team reps
• Luke Gombert, North Texas – enters transfer portal
• James Graham, Georgia Southern – out for personal reasons, no timetable
• Re-al Mitchell, Temple – in spring practice after missing end of last season (knee)
• Taisun Phommachanh, Clemson – confirmed to have torn Achilles, could miss entire season
• Jacob Switzer, Arkansas – enters transfer portal (walk-on)
• Justin Tomlin, Georgia Southern – active this spring after December ankle surgery
• Allan Walters (Miss State/Vanderbilt) – enters transfer portal

RBs:

• Da’Joun Hewitt, Purdue – enters the transfer portal
• Jordan Houston, NC State – walked off field but then carted off to locker room at spring game, x-rays on foot were negative, hopefully just a sprain or turf toe
• Sampson James, Indiana – limited in spring after having lower leg injury cleaned up
• Michael Mitchell, Temple – out for spring practice
• Tayvon Ruley, Temple – out for spring practice
• Markese Stepp, Nebraska – out for spring after undisclosed surgery, should be back this summer
• Nakia Watson, Wisconsin – transfers to Washington State – 53/191-3
• Wisconsin – Jalen Berger is limited (leg), Julius Davis did not practice (leg), Isaac Guerendo was dressed but limited

WRs & TEs:

• Dominick Blaylock, Georgia – running on side at practice (ACL)
• Khafre Brown, UNC – will be ready for summer workouts (lower body)
• Jermaine Burton, Georgia – beginning to get more work (knee)
• TE Baylor Cupp, Texas A&M – full-speed in spring (shoulder)
• Dominic Gicinto, Missouri – will transfer to New Mexico State – 4/52-0
• TE Turon Ivy, Indiana – enters transfer portal
• Giles Jackson, Michigan – transfers to Washington – 15/167-0
• Shedrick Jackson, Auburn – still limited, doing individual drills
• Isaiah Johnson, Bowling Green – transfers to Saginaw Valley State
• Randle Jones, Temple – fully healthy after broken rib last season
• TE Jacob Kizer, Washington – has moved on from program after opt out last season
• TE Zack Kuntz, Penn State – transfers to Old Dominion
• TE Frederick Lloyd, South Florida – transfers to Louisiana-Monroe
• Bru McCoy, USC – expected back at practice next week (hamstring)
• Khalil Shakir, Boise State – has begun individual drills in practice (foot)
• Kade Warner, Nebraska – transfers to Kansas State
• Kobay White, Boston College – working to get healthy, back in mix (knee)
• CJ Yarbrough, Liberty – no longer playing college football, previously opted out of spring
• TE Mason Yost Liberty – enters transfer portal

In QB updates, Tommy DeVito (Syracuse) is full-go for the spring, Max Bortenschlager (FIU) is also good for the spring, Jayden de Laura (Washington State) is still suspended, and Jabari Laws (Army) is limited this spring. Taisun Phommachanh (Clemson) is feared to have torn his Achilles in the spring game.

In RB news, Sean Dollars (Oregon) will be out through the summer with a leg injury, but teammate CJ Verdell is full-go for spring, Ty Davis-Price (LSU) is back fully practicing, Mike Hollins (Virginia) has returned after opting out, and Juma Otoviano (Rice) is back in spring practice.

In WR & TE news, Khafre Brown (UNC) is out for the rest of spring practice with a lower body injury, Jermaine Burton (Georgia) suffered a hyperextended knee which will sideline him around 4-6 weeks, Demond Demas (Texas A&M) has been cleared to return from suspension, Bru McCoy (USC) missed time this week with a hamstring injury, TE Samuel Wheeler (Kansas State) is good to go for the spring but TE Jude Wolfe (USC) remains out for now.

Not on spring rosters were WR Lucas Bacon (Washington State), & Tennessee RB Carlin Fils-Aime & WR DeAngelo Gibbs.

Notables entering the transfer portal were Michigan WR Giles Jackson, Wake Forest WR Nolan Groulx, RB Kevin Perkins (Southern Miss), WR Christian Fitzpatrick (Louisville), QB Tyrrell Pigrome (Western Kentucky), & WR Tyler Ringwood (Charlotte).

Announcing transfer destinations were QB Terry Wilson (Kentucky to New Mexico), WR Tahj Washington (Memphis to USC), WR Austin Ogunmakin (North Texas to Liberty), & Christian Fitzpatrick (Louisville to Michigan State).

Updates from March 29-April 4:

QBs:

• Max Bortenschlager, FIU – had ankle surgery, good for spring
• Andrew Brito, UMass – transfers to St Francis PA
• Isaiah Chavez, New Mexico – tweaked elbow, out for spring game, will get MRI
• Jayden de Laura, Washington State – still suspended, won’t begin spring camp
• Tommy DeVito, Syracuse – full-go for spring (lower leg)
• Jabari Laws, Army – still limited this spring
• Brylon Lawson-Young, Texas Tech – enters transfer portal
• Taisun Phommachanh, Clemson – suffered apparent left leg injury in spring game, in postgame it was feared he had torn his achilles
• Tyrrell Pigrome, Western Kentucky – enters transfer portal – 1615-9
• David Summers, Syracuse – enters transfer portal
• Terry Wilson, Kentucky – transfers to New Mexico

RBs:

• Tre Bradford, LSU – is dealing with a hamstring injury that will take a while
• Ty Davis-Price, LSU – back to fully practicing
• Sean Dollars, Oregon – will be out through the summer with a significant leg injury
• Carlin Fils-aime, Tennessee – not on spring roster
• Mike Hollins, Virginia – has returned to the team after opting out last season
• Juma Otoviano, Rice – in spring practice after missing time (undisclosed) the end of last season
• Kevin Perkins, Southern Miss – enters portal (GT) – 67/317-7
• CJ Verdell, Oregon – full-go for spring

WRs & TEs:

• Kendall Abdur-Rahman, Notre Dame – enters transfer portal
• Lucas Bacon, Washington State – not listed on spring roster – 5/57-1
• Marquez Beason, Illinois – DB moves to WR
• Khafre Brown, UNC – out for rest of spring with lower body injury
• Jermaine Burton, Georgia – suffers hyperextended knee, expected out 4-6 weeks, ready by summer
• Demond Demas, Texas A&M – cleared to return to practice after suspension for legal charges
• Christian Fitzpatrick, Louisville – enters transfer portal, transfers to Michigan State
• DeAngelo Gibbs, Tennessee – not on spring roster
• Darfnell Gouin, Ohio – enters transfer portal
• Nolan Groulx, Wake Forest – enters transfer portal – 8/58-0
• Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee – limited, not in pads in spring practice on Tuesday
• Giles Jackson, Michigan – enters transfer portal – 15/167-0
• TE Frederick Lloyd, South Florida – enters transfer portal
• Bru McCoy, USC – not practicing due to hamstring injury
• Austin Ogunmakin, North Texas – will transfer to Liberty – 23/349-1
• TE Ethan Rae, USC – able to fully practice (ACL)
• TE Kurt Rafdal, Nebraska – enters portal – 1/1-0
• Tyler Ringwood, Charlotte – enters transfer portal again after withdrawing – 9/128-0
• Washington – Marquis Spiker & Austin Osborne will enter the transfer portal
• Casey Washington, Illinois/Wake Forest – decommits from Wake Forest, back in the portal
• Tahj Washington, Memphis – announces transfer to USC
• Duece Watts, Tulane – played in spring game (hamstring)
• TE Samuel Wheeler, Kansas State – good to go for spring (collarbone)
• TE Jude Wolfe, USC – had foot surgery, out now, may be back later in spring
• Majon Wright, Arizona – after numerous times in/out of the portal (with a brief stint at MTSU) will return to Arizona

In injury & other updates, QB Chandler Morris has not yet been released by Oklahoma to transfer to TCU, Indiana QB Dexter Williams tore his ACL, UTSA QB Frank Harris is ready to go this spring but teammate Lowell Narcisse is limited. Boise State QB Jack Sears is healthy, but Notre Dame QB Brendon Clark is limited this spring.

LSU RBs John Emery & Ty Davis-Price will be limited in spring, as will Maryland RB Peny Boone and WR Rakim Jarrett. Ole Miss RB Jerrion Ealy and Illinois RB Mike Epstein are out this spring, while Tulsa RB TK Wilkerson announced his career is over. SMU RB TJ McDaniel & WR Reggie Roberson are both progressing well from injuries but will not participate in spring practice.

Texas WR Jake Smith may have broken a foot in spring practice, while teammate WR Troy Omeire has returned but will be limited, WR George Pickens (Georgia) will need surgery after an ACL injury in spring practice, WR Emoryie Edwards (Fresno State) is back with the team after missing last season, TE Jalen Wydermyer (Texas A&M) is out for the spring after finger surgery while teammate WR Demond Demas is suspended, Notre Dame WR Kevin Austin is expected to miss the spring and Virginia Tech WR Jaden Payoute will miss the rest of spring but should be ready for fall.

Not on spring rosters were Arizona RB Nathan Tilford, and Michigan State WR Laress Nelson & TE Matt Dotson.

Entering the transfer portal were Memphis WR Tahj Washington, Fresno State WR Jamal Glaspie, Louisiana Tech WR Wayne Toussaint, & WR Majon Wright (Arizona/MTSU).

Announcing transfer destinations were QB Jason Bean (North Texas to Kansas), WR Rico Arnold (Charlotte to UMass), and WR Melquise Stovall (Hawaii to Pitt).

Updates from March 22-28:

QBs:

• Jason Bean, North Texas – will transfer to Kansas
• Brendon Clark, Notre Dame – will be limited in spring (knee)
• Frank Harris, UTSA – ready to go in spring, had offseason clean-up procedure
• Chandler Morris – has not yet been released by Oklahoma to transfer to TCU
• Lowell Narcisse, UTSA – limited to individual workout in spring after fall ankle surgery
• Ohio State – spring QB reps have been split between Kyle McCord, Jack Miller & CJ Stroud
• John Rhys Plumlee, Ole Miss – will not participate in spring practice due to baseball
• Kaidon Salter, Tennessee – suspended indefinitely
• Jack Sears, Boise State – healthy after a concussion and having covid
• Texas – Hudson Card & Casey Thompson are rotating at QB1
• Dexter Williams, Indiana – tore his ACL, non-contact

RBs:

• Josh Berry, South Florida – will transfer to Blinn JC
• Peny Boone, Maryland – non-contact in spring after shoulder operation
• Tyrion Davis-Price – limited this spring with injury, reported to be minor
• Jerrion Ealy, Ole Miss – will miss spring after off-season surgery
• John Emery, LSU – non-contact this spring after shoulder surgery
• Mike Epstein, Illinois – not on campus for spring ball, taking classes remotely in Florida, is not yet confirmed that he is returning this fall
• JD King, Georgia Southern – recovery from torn ACL is “on track”
• TJ McDaniel, SMU – progressing well but will not participate in spring workouts
• Chris Rodriguez, Kentucky – coaches say he is someone who should get 20-25 touches a game
• Nathan Tilford, Arizona – is not on the spring roster – 2/13-0
• TK Wilkerson, Tulsa – announces football career is over
• Brandon Wright, Michigan State – moved to DE

WRs & TEs:

• Tre Adams, Arizona – is not on the spring roster
• Rico Arnold, Charlotte – will transfer to UMass – 3/36-0
• Kevin Austin, Notre Dame – unlikely for spring ball (foot)
• Quin Bright, Hawaii – will transfer to Blinn JC
• TE Sean Brown, Tennessee – enters transfer portal
• Britain Covey, Utah – full go for spring
• TE Matt Dotson, Michigan State – not on spring roster – 9/107-0
• Emoryie Edwards, Fresno State – back with the team after missing last season
• TE Braden Galloway, Clemson – will not play in spring game, needs minor surgery for finger
• TE Nolan Givan, San Diego State – transfers to Texas A&M-Commerce – 3/34-0
• Jamal Glaspie, Fresno State – enters transfer portal – 3/42-0
• Rakim Jarrett, Maryland – non-contact in spring after wrist surgery
• Ramel Keyton, Tennessee – is back on the roster this spring
• Frank Ladson, Clemson – out the next two weeks after recent surgery before spring break but should be good to go for the summer workouts
• TE Brayden Liebrock, Texas – will miss spring camp (shoulder)
• Joshua Moran, New Mexico State – enters transfer portal
• Laress Nelson, Michigan State – not on spring roster
• Troy Omeire, Texas – will still be limited this spring
• Jaden Payoute, Virginia Tech – will have remaining plate in foot/leg removed and miss the rest of spring but will be ready for the fall
• George Pickens, Georgia – will need surgery for an ACL injury in spring practice
• TE Austin Pope, Tennessee – is practicing this spring (back)
• Reggie Roberson, SMU – progressing well but will not participate in spring workout
• Ray Rose, North Carolina – enters transfer portal
• Jake Smith, Texas – may have suffered a broken foot in spring practice Tuesday
• Melquise Stovall, Hawaii – will transfer to Pitt – 31/232-0
• Texas A&M – Caleb Chapman and TE Jalen Wydermyer (finger surgery) will be out this spring due to injury, Demond Demas is suspended and will not participate until resolution for marijuana arrest, TE Blake Smith also out for spring
• Wayne Toussaint, Louisiana Tech – enters transfer portal – 14/186-2
• Tahj Washington, Memphis – enters transfer portal – 43/743-6
• Majon Wright, Arizona/MTSU – apparently decommits from MTSU, back in transfer portal

In injury & other updates, Utah QB Charlie Brewer is atop the spring depth chart while teammate Cam Rising is out this spring, LSU QB Myles Brennan is 100%, Boise State RB George Holani says he is fully recovered from MCL injury, and Florida State QB Chubba Purdy will spend the rest of spring focused on rehab.

Penn State RB Noah Cain is hopeful for the second part of spring, South Carolina RB MarShawn Lloyd is on track for the fall, Georgia RB Kenny McIntosh is out with an elbow injury, Alabama WR John Metchie will be limited in spring practice, FIU WR Shemar Thornton is fully cleared for spring, Texas A&M WR Demond Demas was arrested on a marijuana charge, South Carolina WR Chad Terrell is back this spring, and Pitt TE Lucas Krull is 100%.

Entering the transfer portal were Kentucky WRs Bryce Oliver & Allen Dailey and Cal QB Spencer Brasch.

Announcing transfer destinations were QB Perry Olsen (Navy to North Alabama), QB John Bledsoe (Washington State to San Diego), TE Alex Lines (UNLV to Arizona), and TE Blayne Toll (Arkansas to Colorado).

Updates from March 15-21:

QBs:

• John Bledsoe, Washington State – will transfer to U. of San Diego
• Spencer Brasch, Cal – enters transfer portal
• Myles Brennan, LSU – looks 100% in practice, did not end up choosing to have surgery
• Max Johnson, LSU – currently getting first team reps in spring practice but there is no favorite
• Perry Olsen, Navy – will transfer to North Alabama
• Chubba Purdy, Florida State – will spend the rest of spring focused on rehab rather than practice, team likes what it’s seen, focus is being healthy for summer/fall
• Utah – Charlie Brewer is QB1 on spring depth chart, Cam Rising is out for spring
• Allan Walters, Miss State – former Vanderbilt transfer is no longer on the roster

RBs:

• Noah Cain, Penn State – hopeful to participate in second half of spring practice (lower body), unclear to what degree
• Lovesea Carroll, Georgia – working at CB as a spring experiment
• George Holani, Boise State – says he is fully recovered from MCL injury last fall
• MarShawn Lloyd, South Carolina – making great progress, too soon to tell if he will be able to fully participate this spring but on track for fall
• Kenny McIntosh, Georgia – out indefinitely with an elbow injury suffered in spring

WRs & TEs:

• Auburn – WRs Shedrick Jackson and Ze’Vian Capers will be limited/out for the start of spring practice
• TE Hunter Buczkowski, Central Michigan – returning next season – 4/47-1
• Allen Dailey, Kentucky – enters transfer portal – 14/139-1
• Demond Demas, Texas A&M – was arrested on a marijuana charge
• TE Lucas Krull, Pitt – knee is 100%
• TE Alex Lines, UNLV – has transferred to Arizona
• John Metchie, Alabama – will be limited in spring practice due to previous injury
• Bryce Oliver, Kentucky – enters the transfer portal – 2/14-0
• Tyler Ringwood, Charlotte– withdrew from portal – 9/128-0
• JaCorey Sullivan, Central Michigan – is returning next season – 16/176-0
• Chad Terrell, South Carolina – full participant in spring practice, wearing a knee brace (ACL)
• Shemar Thornton, FIU – fully cleared for spring
• TE Blayne Toll, Arkansas – will transfer to Colorado
• Kobay White, Boston College – on spring roster, confirmed to be returning next season

In injury & other updates, QB Devin Leary (NC State) is cleared for spring practice, QB Chase Cord (Boise State) is likely done with football after graduating this spring, QB Myles Brennan (LSU) is healthy for the spring, QB D’Eriq King (Miami) is progressing but is out for the spring, QB Matt Fink (USC) will not return in the fall, RB Jaylan Knighton (Miami) is full-go for spring, WR Khalil Shakir (Boise State) will be limited in spring after offseason surgery for a foot fracture, and TE Will Mallory (Miami) is out for the spring with a shoulder injury.

Entering the transfer portal was WR Tyrone Scott (Central Michigan).

Announcing transfer destinations were RB Andrew Clair (Bowling Green to Northwestern) WR Warren Thompson (Florida State to Arkansas), WR Puka Nacua (Washington to BYU) and WR Samson Nacua (Utah to BYU).

RB Isaiah Bowser (Northwestern) had previously announced he would transfer to Miami, Ohio, but he decommitted and re-opened his recruitment then committed to UCF.

Updates from March 8-14:

QBs:

• Xavier Arline, Navy – QB1 on spring depth chart
• Myles Brennan, LSU – is healthy in team workouts
• Will Brown, SMU – enters transfer portal, also played WR
• Chase Cord, Boise State – calls it a career after dealing with persistent knee pain, although not officially medically retiring
• Matt Fink, USC – will not return to the program this fall
• Tyler Goslin, Navy – listed as SB on spring depth chart
• Austin Hergott, Central Michigan – enters portal, had converted to TE
• KJ Jefferson, Arkansas – goes into spring as QB1
• D’Eriq King, Miami – out for spring (knee), rehab going well, working on stationary bike, making standing throws, on track for fall return
• Devin Leary, NC State – cleared for spring practice (broken leg)

RBs:

• Isaiah Bowser, Northwestern – decommitted from transferring to Miami (OH), then committed to UCF
• Andrew Clair, Bowling Green – will transfer to Northwestern – 52/266-0
• Zonovan Knight, NC State – limited for spring practice
• Jaylan Knighton, Miami – full-go for spring (shoulder)
• Ricky Person, NC State – limited for spring practice
• TaMerik Williams, SMU – transferring to North Dakota State – 13/98-2

WRs & TEs:

• Emeka Emezie, NC State – limited for spring practice
• TE Xavier Gravette, Morgan State – transferring to Coastal Carolina
• TE Will Mallory, Miami – out for spring (shoulder)
• Puka Nacua (Washington) – will transfer to BYU – 9/151-1 last year
• Samson Nacua (Utah) – will grad transfer to BYU – 82/1015-11 over 4 seasons
• Tyrone Scott, Central Michigan – in the transfer portal – 37/650-5 in 2019
• Khalil Shakir, Boise State – will be limited in spring after offseason surgery for a foot fracture
• Warren Thompson, Florida St – will transfer to Arkansas – 5/104-1

In injury updates, USC QB Kedon Slovis‘ shoulder injury has healed, QB McKenzie Milton (Florida State) is cleared for spring practice as is teammate QB Chubba Purdy, Kansas State QB Skylar Thompson is cleared for non-contact spring practice, RB Leonard Parker (South Florida) tore his ACL & MCL in spring practice, WR Jyaire Shorter (North Texas) has fully recovered from his fall leg injury, and TE Jordan Wilson (Florida State) will be limited this spring.

Entering the transfer portal were WR Melquise Stovall (Hawaii), WR Puka Nacua (Washington), QB Jaden Casey (Cal), QB Alec Trujillo (San Jose State), and QB Michael Lindauer (Cincinnati).

Announcing transfer destinations were RB Jared Cole (UMass to Virginia Tech), WR Jayden Harrison (Vanderbilt to Marshall), WR Micah Jones (Notre Dame to Illinois State), WR Malik Murray (Georgia Southern to ETSU), and QB Cale Millen (Oregon to Northern Arizona).

Updates from March 1-7:

QBs:

• Jaden Casey, Cal – enters transfer portal
• Mason Fakahua, BYU – has moved to RB
• Michael Lindauer, Cincinnati – enters transfer portal
• Cale Millen, Oregon – will transfer to Northern Arizona
• McKenzie Milton, Florida State – fully cleared for spring practice
• Chubba Purdy, Florida State – full-go for spring practice
• Kedon Slovis, USC – shoulder has healed, is good for spring practice
• Skylar Thompson, Kansas St – cleared for non-contact spring practice
• Alec Trujillo, San Jose State – enters transfer portal

RBs:

• Jared Cole, UMass – transfers to Virginia Tech – 12/7-0
• Leonard Parker, South Florida – self-reports on social media that he tore his ACL & MCL in spring practice

WRs & TEs:

• Jayden Harrison, Vanderbilt – transfers to Marshall – 8/20-0
• Micah Jones, Notre Dame – will transfer to Illinois State
• Malik Murray, Georgia Southern – will transfer to ETSU – 21/260-1
• Puka Nacua, Washington – enters transfer portal – 9/151-1
• Jyaire Shorter, North Texas – fully recovered for the spring after broken leg in the fall
• Melquise Stovall, Hawaii – in portal as grad transfer – 31/232-0
• TE Jordan Wilson, Florida State – will be very limited in spring after missing last season

More notable players entering the transfer portal were Oklahoma WR Theo Howard, Colorado State WR Nate Craig-Myers, Utah WR Samson Nacua, Minnesota Flex TE Seth Green, and Vanderbilt RB Keyon Henry-Brooks. LSU TE Arik Gilbert decommitted from transferring to Florida and will re-enter the portal.

Announcing transfer destinations were QB Luke McCaffrey (Nebraska to Louisville), QB Tyler Shough (Oregon to Texas Tech), QB Alan Bowman (Texas Tech to Michigan), RB Mark-Antony Richards (Auburn to UCF), WR Nate Craig-Myers (Colorado State to UCF), and TE Jacob Mathis (South Florida to Louisiana-Monroe).

In injury & other updates, Indiana QB Michael Penix will be limited in spring practice (ACL) but is on track for the fall, QB Todd Centeio (Colorado State) goes into spring as QB1, O’Maury Samuels (New Mexico State) will remain sidelined with a groin injury, WR Justyn Ross (Clemson) is practicing but limited to non-contact work right now, for Missouri WR Jalen Knox & TE Niko Hea had surgery and will miss spring practice, and TE Ryan Jones (East Carolina) has been suspended indefinitely after a DWI.

Reminder – New Mexico State is playing a handful of spring games soon against non-FBS opponents, you’ll see some of their updates here & in the database as appropriate.

Updates from February 22-28:

QBs:

• Alan Bowman, Texas Tech – announces transfer to Michigan – 1602-10
• Todd Centeio, Colorado State – is QB1 going into spring ball
• Luke McCaffrey, Nebraska – will transfer to Louisville – 466-1, 65/364-3
• Michael Penix, Indiana – ACL rehab is on track for the fall, will be limited in spring practice
• Tyler Shough, Oregon – will transfer to Texas Tech – 1559-13

RBs:

• Mark-Antony Richards, Auburn – will transfer to UCF – 20/76-0
• Keyon Henry-Brooks, Vanderbilt – enters transfer portal – 120/494-2
• O’Maury Samuels, New Mexico State – dealing with groin injury, will not play next week again
• Syracuse – Abdul Adams & Jarveon Howard resumed team activities after opting out last fall

WRs & TEs:

• Tommy Bush, Georgia – enters transfer portal
• Nate Craig-Myers, Colorado State (former Auburn) – announced plans to transfer and later in the week committed to UCF – 6/68-0
• Zach Farrar, TCU – enters the transfer portal, last played at Auburn in 2019
• TE Arik Gilbert, LSU – decommits from Florida, will re-enter portal
• Flex TE Seth Green, Minnesota – enters transfer portal
• Demarcus Gregory, Ole Miss – will transfer to South Florida
• WR/QB Jairus Grissom, Eastern Michigan – enters transfer portal
• TE Niko Hea, Missouri – had surgery, out for spring
• Theo Howard, Oklahoma (former UCLA) – plans to grad transfer – 13/163-0
• TE Ryan Jones, East Carolina – suspended indefinitely after DWI
• Jalen Knox, Missouri – had lower body surgery, out for spring
• TE Jacob Mathis, South Florida – transfers to La-Monroe
• Samson Nacua, Utah – enters transfer portal – 82/1015-11 over past 4 seasons
• Justyn Ross, Clemson – practicing limited, non-contact