TRANSFER PORTAL: Troy Football Lands Former Four-Star Receiver From Cal

Joe Londergan | May 17, 2024

Marquez Dortch, George County High School. Marquez Dortch / Eric Shelton/Clarion Ledger via Imagn

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The defending back-to-back Sun Belt champions were able to land an intriguing offensive piece from the transfer portal on Friday. Former Mississippi State and Cal receiver Marquez Dortch announced his commitment to the Trojans via social media in the early afternoon.

Coming out of Mississippi's George County High School in 2022, Dortch was a four-star recruit, ranked by On3.

Cribbb🏠@TroyTrojansFB @CoachBanks2008 pic.twitter.com/UTOGIornXj
— Marquez Dortch (Mojo) (@DortchMarquez) May 17, 2024

Dortch, now a redshirt sophomore measuring six-feet tall and 170 pounds, appeared in one game for Mississippi State in 2022 catching one pass for one yard. He did not appear in a game for Cal in 2023. Dortch will have three years of eligibility left as he returns to the southeast.

Troy will open the 2024 season on August 31 when they host the University of Nevada Wolf Pack. The Trojans will enter their first season under the direction of former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker as head coach.

Published May 17, 2024

JOE LONDERGAN

Joe covers college sports from the Group of Five ranks and beyond. He has worked in the sports industry since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, and a Master's degree from Seattle University.