Gary Patterson isn’t necessarily a fan of the transfer portal, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t willing to use it.
While losing a handful of backups and a couple of truly impactful players had to hurt the veteran coach, he was able to dive deep into the portal this offseason himself and pull out a pair of experienced guys that fill a couple of big time needs.
And, according to Max Olson and Bruce Feldman of The Athletic, two of the top 50 players available this offseason.
Offensive lineman Obinna Eze, expected to play left tackle this fall for the Frogs, checks in at #22 overall, and is the second offensive lineman listed overall.