SEC Football: Each team’s biggest transfer portal addition since 2018
By Matt Melton
LSU Tigers – QB Jayden Daniels
While there are multiple names to potentially choose from here for LSU, it’s hard to pick against Daniels, who is returning as the Tigers starting quarterback this fall. After transferring to LSU prior to the 2022 season from Arizona State where he was multi-year starter, Daniels would complete 68.6% of passes for 2,913 yards with a 17:3 TD:INT ratio a year ago to lead the Tigers to an SEC West title, while also rushing for 885 yards and 11 touchdowns on 186 attempts.
Other Notables: LB Jabril Cox, CB Greg Brooks Jr., DL Mekhi Wingo
Mississippi State Bulldogs – WR Makai Polk
Similar to Williams previously, you could certainly make the argument that Polk is the Bulldogs top transfer portal addition, even despite the wide receiver being in Starkville for only a season. After transferring from California prior to the 2021 season, Polk would enjoy a breakout year with the Bulldogs, leading the SEC with 105 receptions for 1,046 yards and nine touchdowns.
Other Notables: DL Randy Charlton, CB Jalen Green, CB Jackie Matthews
Missouri Tigers – LB Ty’Ron Hopper
Set to return as a focal point of the Tigers defense this season, Hopper is the pick for Missouri. The linebacker transferred from Florida prior to the 2022 season, and would go on to amass 77 tackles with 13.5 TFL and 2.5 sacks a year ago.
Other Notables: QB Kelly Bryant, WR Keke Chism, LB Blaze Alldredge