Spring Transfer Portal 2024: Cormani McClain and More News

McClain chose the Buffaloes over such schools as Alabama, Miami, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, and Ohio State. During his junior year in 2021, McClain set a school record at Lake Gibson (FL.) by intercepting 10 passes, earning Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Schools that could pursue McClain include USC, USF, Florida, and South Carolina. In addition, the Miami Hurricanes, who McClain was originally committed to, and Florida State Seminoles also make sense.

WR Samuel Brown IV

Houston Cougars

6’2”, 195 lbs.

An Honorable Mention All-Big XII selection last season, Samuel Brown caught 62 passes for 815 yards and three touchdowns. Brown posted three games of over 100 yards receiving, including 138 yards on nine catches in a 43-41 loss to Rice. 

For his college career, Brown has 113 catches for 1,394 yards and seven touchdowns. It has been reported that Texas A&M is making a pitch for Brown’s services.

EDGE Dayon Hayes

Pitt Panthers

6’3”, 265 lbs.

Last season, Dayon Hayes recorded 45 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, four pass breakups, six quarterback hurries, and a forced fumble. In addition, Hayes posted five games of five or more tackles. 

Against Boston College, Hayes racked up six tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, and two pass breakups. Hayes has received a ton of interest from the Power 4 schools, including USC, Colorado, Penn State, UCF, Missouri, and Texas A&M. LSU also makes sense as Hayes would fill a position of need for the Tigers.

LB Elijah Herring

Tennessee Volunteers

6’2”, 227 LBS.

In 2023, Elijah Herring led the Volunteers in tackles with 80, and added four tackles for loss. In addition, Herring posted five games of seven or more tackles. Schools that are interested in Herring include Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, Coastal Carolina, and Pitt.

DL Simeon Barrow, Jr.

Michigan State Spartans

6’3”, 290 lbs.

An Honorable Mention All-Big Ten selection last season, Simeon Barrow, Jr. recorded 36 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, seven quarterback hurries, and a forced fumble. 

Barrow posted four games of five or more tackles, including a season-high six tackles vs Minnesota in a losing effort. Barrow is set to visit LSU, another canidate to improve the Tigers depleted defensive line.