By Tony Thomas
The 2nd leading rusher with the Crimson Tide, a former Washington/Mississippi State QB, two Washington defensive backs who combined for six INTs, and a Red Raider linebacker are looking to see first-hand if the grass is truly greener on the other side.
RB Roydell Williams
Alabama Crimson Tide
5’10”, 214 lbs.
The 2nd leading rusher on the Alabama team in 2023, Roydell Williams rushed for 560 yards and five touchdowns. In addition, Williams had one receiving touchdown. Against South Florida, Williams rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown.
Roydell Williams just trucked a Mississippi State DB pic.twitter.com/l3d8KyC4se
— Patrick Greenfield (@PCGreenfield) October 17, 2021
Possible landing spots for the Hueytown, Alabama native include Auburn, Florida State, and Mississippi State, to name a few.
QB Will Rogers
Washington Huskies
6’2”, 205 lbs.
As the #2 passer all-time in SEC history, Will Rogers entered the transfer portal after four seasons at Mississippi State and transferred to Washington. However, after Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer was hired to replace Nick Saban at Alabama, Rogers has re-entered the portal once again.
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Will Rogers is back in the transfer portal and here’s some of his best throws while at Mississippi State pic.twitter.com/28VG3HFnNo
— Clint Brewster (@clintbrew247) January 13, 2024
In 2023, Rogers passed for 1,626 yards, 12 touchdowns, and four INTs for the Bulldogs. In 2022, Rogers led the SEC in pass attempts, pass completions, and passing touchdowns. For his career, Rogers has 12,315 passing yards, 94 touchdowns, and 28 INTs.
One team that is probably contacting Rogers now as I write this is Miami, who are in desperate need for a quarterback of Rogers’ caliber. Another consideration could be that Rogers transfers back to Mississippi State to play in Jeff Lebby’s offense. Other teams that make sense include Louisville, Auburn, SMU, and the Houston Cougars.
CB Jabbar Muhammad
Washington Huskies
5’10”, 183 lbs.
A 2nd Team All-PAC-12 selection, Jabbar Muhammad piled up 48 tackles, picked off three passes, five tackles for loss, two sacks, and broke up 16 passes. Against Oregon State, Muhammad picked off two passes, broke up four passes, and made one tackle.
https://twitter.com/TSV__1/status/1744533671070347399
Teams that could use a talented and productive cornerback include LSU, Texas A&M, Houston, and Texas. Of course, Muhammad could follow Kalen DeBoer to Alabama.
CB Mishael Powell
Washington Huskies
6’1”, 204 lbs.
In 2023, Mishael Powell racked up 38 tackles, three INTs, 2.5 tackles for loss, and six pass breakups. For his career, Powell has 93 career tackles to his credit. A big cover corner, Powell matches up well with taller receivers.
Mishael Powell may have just saved Washington's CFP hopespic.twitter.com/rgFEeNfzEA
— 247Sports (@247Sports) October 22, 2023
Schools that make sense for Powell include Oregon, USC, and UCLA, as well as following his former head coach to Tuscaloosa.
LB Steve Linton
Texas Tech Red Raiders
6’5”, 235 lbs.
Going into his 6th year of college ball, Steve Linton made 22 tackles, recorded three sacks, and made 4.5 tackles for loss for the Red Raiders in 2023. For his career, Linton has 67 tackles, seven sacks, and 12.5 tackles for loss.
.@TexasTechFB EDGE Steve Linton has pass rush tools that every DL coach in #NFL will want to work with.
OTs want to jump outside to cut-off his wide speed and then he’s athletic enough to hit’em with an inside counter like he does here👇.
🧵2/4#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️ pic.twitter.com/xNXgjhFyeP
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_Sooners) October 9, 2023
Possible landing spots for Linton include UCF, Arizona State, Baylor, and Missouri, who all offered Linton out of high school. In addition, Georgia also makes sense, as Linton is a Georgia native and was one of the best in the state in the Class of 2019.
