Players from Power Four programs have announced their intentions to transfer, along with plenty from Group of Six programs featuring SWFL stars.
If you've been following social media, you know the transfer portal is in full swing all across college football.
Players from countless Power Four programs have announced their intentions to transfer, along with plenty from Group of Six programs.
Here's a full list of Southwest Florida players at the Division I-FBS level that have announced their intentions to transfer. This list will be updated with commitments and new transfers.
Richard Young, Alabama RB
Was never able to crack the starting rotation in Tuscaloosa, rushing 59 times for 234 yards and 5 TD over three seasons with the Crimson Tide.
Kendrick Raphael, California RB
Saw extensive touches in Berkeley as the Golden Bears' bell cow, rushing 232 times for 943 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior. Raphael added 13 receptions for 121 yards and a score.
Greg Delaine, Syracuse DB
Saw limited time in his junior season with the Orange, accounting for 6 tackles and a pass breakup. For his career, Delaine finished with 24 tackles, an interception, and four pass breakups.
Jaheim Buchanon, FIU OL
Was widely recognized after his redshirt freshman year, earning Conference USA All-Freshman Honors. He was a preseason All-CUSA First Team pick by Athlon Sports and was a Second Team Offensive selection after his redshirt sophomore campaign.
Kensley Louidor-Faustin, Auburn DB
Played in 11 games as a sophomore, registering 20 tackles, three tackles for loss, and a sack. The Naples High alum added a pick and two pass breakups.
Jonas Duclona, USF DB
Saw a lot of time as a defensive back in Tampa after transferring from Wisconsin, totaling 35 tackles, three tackles for loss, adding a sack, a forced fumble, an interception, and four pass breakups.
Eric Fletcher, Oklahoma State DB
Found time in the rotation towards the second half of the season, accounting for 11 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and three pass breakups. Fletcher was the first local to commit to a new program, inking with Wisconsin for next fall.
Shawn Simeon, Toledo RB
Was unable to crack the rotation as a true freshman, rushing just once for 10 yards against Northern Illinois on Nov. 5. Expect Simeon to burn a redshirt as he heads to his next program.
Khari Bendolph, Jacksonville State LB
Was able to find the field as a freshman, amounting for 16 tackles, including a career-high 5 against Kennesaw State on Nov. 15.
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