Sunday, January 15, 2023

UMass Football News--January 15th, 2023

 Mike Traini of "Fight Massachusetts" has a post on this weekend's transfer official visits.

Of the nine players visiting, four have not been covered here.

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Taisun Phommachanh
, is a 6-3 227 pound dual-threat QB from Georgia Tech.

247Sports four-star recruit out of HS. Georgia Tech bio here. This article covers his entering the transfer portal. Phommachanh has the skill set to run the offense UMass wants to play. He has two years remaining and could find a home in Amherst.

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Scott Elliot is a 6-3 298 pound IOL transfer from Harvard. Harvard bio here. Elliot is a Holliston native and was a member of several All-Ivy post season teams. UMass needs athleticism and talent in the OL. Elliot has two years remaining eligibility and he should be in the mix to start.

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Jalen John, a 5-11 185 pound RB transfer from Arizona. Wildcats bio here.

John averaged 4.2 yards/carry for Arizona. He was a three-star recruit out of HS.

John has three years of eligibility remaining. UMass needs offensive firepower everywhere and John should add to be RB room immediately.

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Dashaun Jerkins is a 6-0 200 Safety from Ole Miss/Vanderbilt. Ole Miss bio here.

This article covers his transfer from Vandy to Ole Miss.

Jerkins made 27 starts for Vanderbilt in the SEC. UMass needs senior leadership and Jerkins should find a lot of playing time in Amherst for his final year.

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