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Top 5 WR Commitments in the 2024 Transfer Portal Cycle

A pair of pass-catching prodigies are headed to the Forty Acres.

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By Tony Thomas

Oregon now has a talented weapon on the perimeter, Lane Kiffin lands a former all-conference receiver, and Louisville picks up a 1,300-yard pass-catcher from the transfer portal. Here are the top five WR commitments in this transfer portal cycle.

Matthew Golden (#5)

Texas Longhorns (from Houston)

6’0”, 190 lbs.

As the 3rd leading receiver for the Houston Cougars in 2023, Matthew Golden hauled in 38 passes for 404 yards and six touchdowns. In addition, Golden racked up 321 yards on 20 kick-off returns and two scores.

Golden recorded a season-high nine passes for 92 yards and a touchdown in a 38-7 win over Sam Houston. He showed out against Texas, catching seven passes for 88 yards and two TDs, albeit in a 31-24 loss to the Longhorns. Golden ran back three kicks for 123 yards and a touchdown in a 36-13 loss. In 2024, Coach Steve Sarkisian is hoping Golden will have the Midas touch when comes to catching touchdown passes on the Forty Acres.

Caullin Lacy (#4)

Louisville Cardinals (from South Alabama)

5’10”, 190 lbs.

A 1st Team All-Sun Belt selection, Caullin Lacy gained 100-yards receiving in seven straight games, on his way to 1,316 yards and seven touchdowns on 91 catches. His season-high came against UL-Monroe, when he caught seven passes for 156 yards and a touchdown, averaging 22 yards per catch in the game. 

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For his collegiate career, Lacy has hauled in 217 catches for 2,517 yards, and 13 touchdowns. Lacy is a huge get for Coach Brohm and the Cardinals as he will replace 2023 leading receiver Jamari Thrash, who declared for the NFL Draft.

Antwane “Juice” Wells (#3)

Ole Miss Rebels (from South Carolina)

6’1”, 208 lbs.

In 2023, Juice Wells battled a foot injury that limited his playing time to three games, and only three catches for 37 yards and one touchdown. However, in 2022, Wells earned 1st Team All-SEC honors after catching 68 passes for 928 yards and six touchdowns. In addition, Wells added one rushing touchdown.

In that 2022 season, Wells recorded four games with 100 yards receiving, including a season-high eight catches for 189 yards and a score in a 44-30 loss to Arkansas. Wells should thrive in the Ole Miss offense in 2024.

Isaiah Bond (#2)

Texas Longhorns (from Alabama)

5’10”, 172 lbs.

The 2nd leading receiver for the Crimson Tide last season, Isaiah Bond caught 48 passes for 668 yards and four touchdowns. His season high came against Texas A&M: seven catches for 96 yards and a score in a 26-20 win.

Bond’s biggest highlight came against Auburn in the Iron Bowl. On 4th and goal from the 31-yard line, Bond caught the game-winning touchdown pass from Jalen Milroe in a thrilling 27-24 victory. Bond evacuated Title Town after Nick Saban announced his retirement, and will now pair up with Matthew Golden to create a formidable duo on the perimeter for the Longhorns.

Evan Stewart (#1)

Oregon Ducks (from Texas A&M)

5’11”, 170 lbs.

The 3rd leading receiver for the Aggies in 2023, Evan Stewart hauled in 38 passes for 514 yards and four scores, even with missing five games. Stewart posted two games of over 100 yards receiving, including 11 catches 142 yards in a 10-point loss to Miami.

For his career, Stewart has caught 91 passes for 1,163 yards and six TDs. He will now take his pass-catching skills to the Pacific Northwest, where he will be catching dimes dropped by new Ducks QB Dillon Gabriel. 

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