By Tony Thomas
LSU lands a 1,000-yard receiver out of the transfer portal, Oregon gets a commitment from and all-conference linebacker, UCF gets a talented safety, and UCLA bolsters its defensive secondary.
Cam Ward
Miami Hurricanes (from Washington State)
6’2”, 205 lbs.
After flirting with the NFL, Cam Ward had a change of heart and pledged his commitment to Miami as a graduate transfer. In 2023, Ward passed for 3,376 yards, 25 touchdowns, and just seven INTs (in 485 pass attempts). He completed 66% of his passes.
Cam Ward threw a beauty to Josh Kelly for the TD 🎯@WSUCougarFB ties it up pic.twitter.com/KjuxX7g7Ex
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 25, 2023
Ward posted three games of over 400 yards, four games of over 300 yards, and he did not throw an INT until week 5 (14 TDs over that stretch). Accuracy is not an issue, as Ward completed 70% or better of his passes in six games last season. For his college career, one that includes two seasons at the FCS level, Ward has 13,875 passing yards and 119 touchdowns.
Ward is a serious upgrade at the position for Offensive Coordinator Shannon Dawson. Ward averaged 311 yards passing per game last season, ranked #4 in the FBS. Miami averaged 258 yards passing as a team, ranked #43 nationally.
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CJ Daniels
LSU Tigers (from Liberty)
6’2”, 200 lbs.
A 2nd Team All-Conference USA selection, CJ Daniels will help to fill the void at wide receiver left by Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas, Jr., who both have declared for the NFL Draft. In 2023, Daniels caught 55 balls for 1,067 yards and 10 TDs, averaging 19 yards per catch.
.@cjaaaay_ hit 'em with the spin move 😮💨
All tied in Lynchburg!@LibertyFootball | @ESPNplus pic.twitter.com/gA1og6PR61
— Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) September 9, 2023
Daniels posted five games of over 100 yards receiving, including two games of over 150 yards each. For his career, Daniels has 1,954 yards and 21 touchdowns to his credit. Daniels gives the presumed 2024 LSU starter at quarterback Garrett Nussmeier a dependable target to throw to.
DL Jamaree Caldwell
Oregon Ducks (from Houston)
6’1”, 325 lbs.
A 2nd Team All-Big 12 selection, Jamaree Caldwell recorded 27 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and one blocked kick for the Cougars in 2023. Against Cincinnati, Caldwell made five tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks in a 24-14 loss. For his career, Caldwell has produced 39 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, and two blocked kicks.
Jamaree Caldwell is a BEAST!!
6’4 330lb DT from Houston is in the portal and would be a dominant force in Colorado.
Career Stats (20 Games):
📊 39 TKL, 12 TFL, 8.5 SACK, 1 FF @Maree803 @ChidozieNwankw @newdaybigsub #SkoBuffs #WeComing pic.twitter.com/GjfTjUE0XM— GUCCE🦬🐦⬛ (@gucceCU) December 28, 2023
S Ladarius Tennison
UCF Knights
5’9”, 200 lbs.
With 49 games played to his credit, Ladarius Tennison brings experience to the UCF secondary. In 2023, Tennison racked up 40 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks. For his career, Tennison has 137 tackles to his credit. Tennison has two years of college ball left to play.
Scoop ➡️ Score@TenBen_3 | #HottyToddy
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— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) September 10, 2022
DB KJ Wallace
UCLA Bruins
5’11”, 186 lbs.
2nd on the Georgia Tech team in pass breakups with seven, KJ Wallace comes to Westwood with 92 tackles and two INTs in his career. In 2023, Wallace made 42 tackles, picked off one pass, one sack, and forced two fumbles. Wallace produced four games of five or more tackles.
