Tracking How Players Who Transferred From Stanford Are Doing At New Schools

Stanford lost quite a few players to the portal after the departure of David Shaw

Kevin Borba | Sep 19, 2023

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After a disappointing 3-9 season a year ago for what was the third losing season in four years, David Shaw opted to step down as the head coach of Stanford.

The roster was then ravished by the transfer portal with over 20 players leaving the program, and leaving new head coach Troy Taylor with a roster full of inexperienced players all over the field. While the program is in rebuild mode, especially after a recent loss to Sacramento State, it doesn't mean that those who follow the program aren't curious to see how the former Cardinal are doing. So, here are the players who transferred to play football elsewhere.

Barrett Miller, Cal, Ol

Miller was listed as a starter for Stanford's rival and has played in all three of their games. Cal is currently 2-1 on the year with their lone loss coming to Auburn.

Indiana Hoosiers tight end Bradley Archer (82) rushes up the field Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Louisville Cardinals lead at the half against the against the Indiana Hoosiers, 21-0. — Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

Bradley Archer, Indiana, TE

Archer has taken on a bigger role as a Hoosier recording three catches in two games thus far after accumulating four total in his two years at Stanford.

Colby Bowman, Utah State, Wr

In three games played Bowman has recorded four catches for 28 yards, after having just seven career catches at Stanford.

Oklahoma's Jovantae Barnes (2) carries the ball as Walter Rouse (75) blocks Arkansas State's Gavin Potter (13) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Oklahoma won 73-0. — BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK

Walter Rouse, LT, Oklahoma

Rouse has played in all three of Oklahoma's wins this season.

Vanderbilt Commodores defensive back Aeneas DiCosmo (0) battles Hawaii Warriors linebacker Jamih Otis (54) at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday night, Aug. 26, 2023. — Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK

Aeneas DiCosmo, Vanderbilt, LB

While at Vanderbilt, DiCosmo has racked up 10 total tackles and 0.5 a sack.

Indiana's Aaron Casey (44) and Jacob Mangum-Farrar (7) celebrate Casey's sack of Indiana State's Evan Olaes (7) during the first half of the Indiana versus Indiana State football game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. — Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK

Jacob Mangum-Farrar, Indiana, LB

One of three Indiana players now, Mangum Farrar has 15 total tackles and two pass deflections.

ndiana's Nic Toomer (15) makes the interception during the first half of the Indiana versus Indiana State football game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. — Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK

Nic Toomer, Indiana, DB

The third of the Indiana transfers, Toomer has recorded six total tackles, one interception, and one pass deflection.

Stanford offensive tackle Myles Hinton (78), guard Branson Bragg (66) and center Drake Nugent (60) stand on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State. — AP Photo/Young Kwak

Myles Hinton, Michigan, OT

Hinton has played in all three of Michigan's wins and appears to have been the starter at one point.

Drake Nugent, Michigan, Center

Nugent has started in all three of Michigan's games at Center.

Washington State Cougars quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) is caught by Stanford Cardinal linebacker Levani Damuni (3) in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Jayden would be called for intentional grounding on this play. — James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Levani Damnui, Utah, LB

Damuni is a key player on Utah's defense that has recorded 19 total tackles in their three wins this season.

Drake Metcalf, UCF, OL

Metcalf is the starting center for UCF.

Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Salim Turner-Muhammad (2) is tackled by Fresno State Bulldogs linebacker Raymond Scott (1) and Fresno State Bulldogs defensive back Dean Clark (32) during the NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Fresno State Bulldogs won 39-35. — Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK

Salim Turner-Muhammad, Purdue, DB

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Jake Hornibrook, Duke, OL

Jake has played in all three games for Duke who is ranked in the top 25.

Stanford Cardinal defensive end Stephen Herron (15) sacks Colgate Raiders quarterback Michael Brescia (5) during the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium. — Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen Herron, Louisville, DL

Herron has recorded five total tackles for his hometown Louisville Cardinals.

Ryan Sanborn, Texas, P

Sanborn is the starting punter for the No. 3 ranked Texas Longhorns.

Jonathan McGill, SMU, S

McGill is a key player on the SMU defense and has recorded 15 total tackles and one tackle for a loss.

Published Sep 19, 2023

KEVIN BORBA

Managing Editor and Publisher of CardinalCountry.com, formerly a Pac-12 Network Production Assistant and a contributing writer for USA Today's Longhorns Wire. I am a proud graduate of Quinnipiac University's sports journalism master's program. Follow me on Twitter @Kevin__Borba