Published Aug 7, 2021
SEC Week: Five impact newcomers from the transfer portal
circle avatar
Mike Farrell  •  Rivals.com
Rivals National Columnist

It’s SEC preview week and here are the top five newcomers coming into the conference from the transfer portal.


1. LB Henry To’o To’o, Alabama

The battle between Alabama and Ohio State was intense for the Vols transfer and he should plug right in and help on the inside in Tuscaloosa.

*****  

2.    LB Mike Jones, LSU

Jones comes from Clemson where he was very effective but didn’t get the opportunities he will get in Baton Rouge.

*****  

3. WR Arik Gilbert, Georgia

Gilbert has the body of a tight end but will play wide receiver at Georgia. He showed how impactful he can be at LSU.

*****  

4. DB Tykee Smith, Georgia 

Smith comes in from West Virginia as an elite nickel corner who can also play safety.

*****

5. DB Derion Kendrick, Georgia

The former five-star and Clemson standout will make an immediate impact for a Georgia secondary that needed corners.