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Farrell’s Top 5 Most Impactful Portal LBs

Mike Farrell ranks Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Jaheim Thomas, and the other top linebacker additions from the 2024 portal cycle

April 12, 2024
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Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) sacks Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary (13) during the second half of a NCAA college football game in Athens
Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) sacks Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary (13) during the second half of a NCAA college football game in Athens

My top 5 impact transfer LBs before the second transfer portal window opens.


1. Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Kentucky (from Georgia)

— He had 125 tackles, 17.5 and 9.5 sacks during his time with the Bulldogs and should make an immediate difference.

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) tackles Florida Gators running back Trevor Etienne (7) during the third quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia defeated Florida 43-20.

2. Jaishawn Barham, Michigan (from Maryland)

— He had 95 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss and seven sacks in his two seasons with Maryland.

Oct 8, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) scrambles as Maryland Terrapins linebacker Jaishawn Barham (1) applies pressure during the first half at SECU Stadium.

3. Bangally Kamara, South Carolina (from Pitt)

— Kamara had 117 tackles, 11.5 tackles for a loss and five sacks during this time with Pitt.

Nov 4, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Bangally Kamara (11) tackles Florida State Seminoles running back Lawrance Toafili (9) in the backfield during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

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4. Jaheim Thomas, Wisconsin (from Arkansas)

— Thomas has 90 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss and 3.5 sacks last year.

Oct 7, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Ulysses Bentley IV (24) runs the ball as Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Jaheim Thomas (28) makes the tackle during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

5. Xavian Sorey, Arkansas (from Georgia)

— He never really got a chance at UGA but has a chance to be an immediate starter.

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. (18) tackles Florida Gators running back Treyaun Webb (20) during the second half at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

Honorable mention: Easton Mascarenas-Arnold, USC (from Oregon State), John Pius, Wisconsin (from William & Mary), Bryun Parham, Washington State (from San Jose State), Sam Brumfield, Virginia Tech (from Middle Tennessee), Chris Paul Jr., Ole Miss (from Arkansas), Tackett Curtis, Wisconsin (from USC), Wayne Matthews Jr., Michigan State (from Old Dominion), Shawn Murphy, Florida State (from Alabama).

Category: News, PortalTag: 2024 Portal, Bangally Kamara, Jaheim Thomas, Jaishawn Barham, Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Mike Farrell, Portal, transfer portal, Xavian Sorey
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