SEC News: Golding takes DC role at Ole Miss, Jones declares for Draft

SEC fans, as we enter the weekend, here is a recap of the biggest news’ headlines that you need to know from Friday across the conference.

Georgia LB Trezmen Marshall enters transfer portal

Georgia linebacker Trezmen Marshall has entered the transfer portal after four seasons with the Bulldogs, a span in which he compiled a total of 30 tackles and 4.5 TFL across 19 games. Marshall is a former four-star prospect from the 2019 class, and is coming off a season in which he had 19 tackles, 4.5 TFL, one sack, one interception, and a PD across 14 games for the Bulldogs.

Tennessee QB Tayven Jackson enters transfer portal

After only one season in Knoxville, Tennessee freshman quarterback Tayven Jackson has entered the transfer portal. A former four-star prospect in the 2022 class, Jackson appeared in a total of three games for the Volunteers this past season, completing 3-of-4 passes for 37 yards, while also rushing for 10 yards and a touchdown on four attempts.

Georgia LB MJ Sherman enters transfer portal

Georgia linebacker MJ Sherman entered the transfer portal Friday after three seasons with the Bulldogs. A former highly-rated four-star prospect in the 2020 class, Sherman had five tackles across 15 games this past season, and concludes his Georgia career with a combined 14 tackles, one TFL, and 0.5 sacks across 24 games.

Georgia OT Broderick Jones declares for 2023 NFL Draft

After tight end Darnell Washington declared yesterday, Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones officially declared for the 2023 NFL Draft on Friday. Jones was a former five-star prospect in the 2020 class, and started at left tackle for the Bulldogs this past season.

4-star S Jaylen Heyward commits to Georgia

Georgia landed a commitment to their 2024 class Friday in Jaylen Heyward, who committed to the Bulldogs over Alabama, Florida, and Ohio State. Heyward is a highly-rated four-star safety out of Rockledge High School in Florida, and is one of the top players at the position in the 2024 class.

Alabama DC Pete Golding taking same role at Ole Miss

According to multiple reports, Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding is departing Tuscaloosa for the same role at Ole Miss. Golding has been the defensive coordinator at Alabama since the 2019 season, with the Crimson Tide ranking Top 20 nationally in each of the last four seasons in scoring defense.

• 2019 – 18.6 PPG (No. 13 nationally)
• 2020 – 19.4 PPG (No. 13 nationally)
• 2021 – 20.1 PPG (No. 18 nationally)
• 2022 – 18.2 PPG (No. 9 nationally)

Texas A&M CB Smoke Bouie transfers to Georgia

After only one season in College Station, Texas A&M cornerback Smoke Bouie has transferred to Georgia. Bouie is a former four-star prospect in the 2022 class who had four tackles and a PD in seven games this past season.

Today’s SEC Games

• No. 5 Tennessee vs. Kentucky – 12:00 PM ET on ESPN
• Ole Miss vs. Georgia – 1:00 PM ET on SEC Network
• Vanderbilt vs. No. 15 Arkansas – 2:00 PM ET on ESPNU
• Florida vs. No. Missouri – 3:30 PM ET on SEC Network
• No. 4 Alabama vs. LSU – 4:00 PM ET on ESPN
• South Carolina vs. Texas A&M – 6:00 PM ET on SEC Network
• No. 21 Auburn vs. Mississippi State – 8:30 PM ET on SEC Network