By Tony Thomas
The son of an NFL Hall of Famer is headed to South Beach, and a former Texas/Nebraska QB will play for a new member of the SEC in 2024.
DB AJ Harris
Penn State Nittany Lions (from Georgia)
6’1”, 190 lbs.
One of the top cornerback prospects in the transfer portal, AJ Harris played seven games as a true freshman for the 2X national champions last season, recording eight tackles.
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— Aaron-Joshua Harris (@Aj_harris04) January 12, 2024
A five-star recruit of high school, Harris was coached by Patrick Nix, former Auburn quarterback and father of Oregon QB Bo Nix. During his senior year of high school, Harris made 52 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, one sack, three INTs, and two forced fumbles.
WR Evan Stewart
Oregon Ducks (from Texas A&M)
6’0”, 175 lbs.
The #1 wide receiver prospect in the portal, Evan Stewart will provide a talented and dependable target for both high profile QBs currently on the Ducks roster, Dillon Gabriel, and Dante Moore.
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Last season, Stewart caught 38 passes for 514 yards and four touchdowns. Stewart produced two games of over 100 yards receiving, and his season high was against Miami, in which he caught 11 passes for 142 yards in a losing effort. For his career, Stewart caught 91 balls for 1,163 yards and six touchdowns.
Stewart is an elite receiver with track speed, able to pressure the defense vertically as a perimeter weapon, and who makes plays in space and then creates separation in the open space.
WR Jahmal Banks
Nebraska Cornhuskers (from Wake Forest)
6’4”, 205 lbs.
The leading receiver for the Demon Deacons in 2023, Jahmal Banks caught 59 passes for 653 yards, and four touchdowns. His season high came against Elon, a game in which he caught six passes for 108 yards and a touchdown. Banks will provide a big target for new QB recruit Dylan Raiola. For his career, Banks has caught 107 passes for 1,404 yards, and 13 TDs.
Little sneak peak of what Nebraska is getting in Wake Forest WR transfer Jahmal Banks #Huskers
pic.twitter.com/nPDqczp60q— Matt Foster (@MattFosterTV) January 11, 2024
Edge Korey Foreman
Fresno State Bulldogs (from USC)
6’4”, 235 lbs.
As a former #1 high school recruit, Korey Foreman racked up 32 tackles, five sacks, and a forced fumble during his senior year at Centennial High School in Corona, California. At USC, Foreman made 25 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one INT in his career as a Man of Troy.
Coming to Valley Children’s Stadium this season. Korey Foreman 🐶🐾
— Sidelines – FresnoState (@SSN_FresnoState) January 11, 2024
S Isaiah Taylor
Miami Hurricanes (from Arizona)
5’11”, 190 lbs.
The son of NFL Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, Isaiah Taylor recorded 15 tackles in 10 games last season for the Wildcats. For his career, Taylor has 56 tackles, two pass breakups, one INT, and four tackles for loss. Taylor’s season high was eight tackles against Mississippi State in a 34-21 loss.
I’M HOME 🙌🏾 🟢🟠 pic.twitter.com/XP0cvrCYTN
— isaiah taylor (@isaiah_taylor4) January 11, 2024
Taylor holds the record of longest touchdown in the history of St. Thomas Aquinas High School with a 103-yard INT returned for a score.
QB Casey Thompson
Oklahoma Sooners (from FAU)
6’1”, 200 lbs.
After stops at Texas and Nebraska, Casey Thompson played in just three games in 2023, passing for 509 yards, five touchdowns, and five INTs. He will provide sophomore QB Jackson Arnold some competition, beginning in spring practice that cranks up in a couple of months. For his college career, Thompson has passed for 5,338 yards, 52 touchdowns, and 24 INTs.
Dear Oklahoma, I’m coming home…🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/HG27EWJlCO
— Casey Thompson (@LilThurm) January 12, 2024
