{"id":47499,"date":"2022-12-24T11:00:16","date_gmt":"2022-12-24T16:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/?p=47499"},"modified":"2022-12-24T10:43:47","modified_gmt":"2022-12-24T15:43:47","slug":"minnesota-signs-transfer-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2022\/12\/24\/minnesota-signs-transfer-players\/","title":{"rendered":"Minnesota Signs Transfer Players"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a busy week for college football, Minnesota signs five transfer players. In addition to bringing in several high school recruits<\/a>, they’ve managed to shore up several positions with players who could bring an immediate (and needed) impact.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Signs Transfer Players<\/h2>\n

Corey Crooms<\/a>, WR (Western Michigan)<\/h3>\n

Tight ends’ coach Greg Harbaugh was the receivers’ coach at Western Michigan for Crooms’ first two years and knows him well. Primarily a slot receiver, Crooms caught 57 passes for 814 yards and five touchdowns this season and was named second-team All-MAC. He’s a guy who could play right away.<\/p>\n

Elijah Spencer<\/a>, WR (Charlotte)<\/h3>\n

In 2021, Spencer was named Conference USA’s Freshman of the Year. As a sophomore, he caught 57 balls for 943 yards and nine touchdowns. He’ll be competing with Daniel Jackson<\/a>, Dylan Wright<\/a>, and Chris Autman-Bell<\/a> for playing time. At 6’2″ and 190 pounds, he provides another solid option on the outside for Athan Kaliakmanis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ryan Selig<\/a>, LB (Western Michigan)<\/h3>\n

The Gophers snagged another Bronco out of the portal in signing Selig. A two-year starter at linebacker, the converted tight end made 73 tackles (5.5 TFL) this season. He also had 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. He’s a strong candidate to replace the graduating Mariano Sori-Marin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jack Henderson<\/a>, DB (Southeastern)<\/h3>\n

Henderson is another guy who could contribute early, with nickel back Michael Dixon<\/a> transferring and strong safety Jordan Howden<\/a> graduating. He was named first-team All-Southland Conference with 90 tackles (seven TFL), two sacks, four pass breakups, and two interceptions.<\/p>\n

Chris Collins<\/a>, Edge (UNC)<\/h3>\n

Collins comes in as a graduate transfer who can help with the pass rush. He played sparingly until 2021 but was a solid contributor in Chapel Hill for the last two seasons. He should have at least a rotational spot in the front four and will provide solid depth.<\/p>\n

Recent history suggests that Minnesota signs transfer players well. Defensive backs Ryan Stapp<\/strong> and Beanie Bishop<\/strong>, for example, made an impact this year after transferring a year ago. Even when transfer portal players don’t end up as starters, they’re good insurance against having to throw an inexperienced underclassman into the fire in case of injury.<\/p>\n

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