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HBCU Transfer Portal: Jackson State, FAMU, and AAMU Snag Former Florida State and Miami Players

Jackson State, Alabama A&M, and Florida A&M are starting to dominate the transfer portal and recruit Florida talent from two Power 5 colleges, Florida State and Miami.

Kyle T. Mosley

Jackson State, Alabama A&M, and Florida A&M are starting to dominate the transfer portal and recruit Florida talent from two Power 5 colleges, Florida State and Miami.

HBCU Transfer Portal
HBCU Transfer Portal

JACKSON STATE TIGERS

Josh Griffis - DE

Josh Griffis posted last week his commitment to Jackson State University while Coach Prime was preparing his team for the Celebration Bowl.

The 6-4 defensive end's social media handle is "BIG COUNTRY." JSU will need an impact player to replace outstanding defensive leader James Houston, who is getting ready for the NFL this spring.

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Griffis initially left FSU to the transfer portal for Garden City Community College in Sept. 2021.

FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS

Jalen Goss

The Valdosta, GA native entered the transfer portal and committed to Florida A&M Rattlers with two years of eligibility remaining in his collegiate career. NoleGameDay's Nate Greer wrote, "Goss is one of fifteen former Noles that have entree this portal this year."

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ALABAMA BULLDOGS 

Jarren Williams

Willams was the former quarterback for the Miami Hurricanes and South Florida. He left South Florida at the beginning of November to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Alabama A&M confirmed Williams' commitment to the Bulldogs program this week.

247Sports' Dean Straka wrote about the Snellville, Georgia native, "Williams was a top 100 prospect and garnered a four-star rating in 2018 recruiting."

Jeremiah Payton

Jeremiah Payton announced his intentions to join the Alabama A&M Bulldogs. Payton ranked as a top-ten wide receiver in Florida and signed with the University of Miami in 2019. Caneswarning.com's Alan Rubenstein share this on Payton, "played in 11 games in his two seasons with the Miami Hurricanes recording six receptions for 58 yards and one carry for seven."

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The young wideout should make a great addition to Coach Mayor's talented receiving corps.

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KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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