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Middle Tennessee RB Frank Peasant announces plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

IMG_7408by:Andy Backstrom•10/30/24•

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Frank Peasant by HELEN COMER/The Daily News Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK
Middle Tennessee running back Frank Peasant carries the ball against Tennessee Tech during the 2024 season. (HELEN COMER/The Daily News Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK)

Middle Tennessee running back Frank Peasant announced on social media Wednesday that he plans to enter the transfer portal.

“I would like to thank you all for your support these last 5 years,” Peasant wrote on Instagram. “I want to share that I am officially entering the transfer portal as a Graduate Transfer. This decision has not come easily, as my time at MTSU has been filled with valuable experiences and incredible memories. I am grateful for the support of my coaches, teammates, and friends who have made this journey meaningful.

“As I look toward the future, I am excited about the new opportunities that lie ahead. I believe that this change will help me grow both academically and athletically, allowing me to pursue my goals in a different environment.”

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Peasant added: “Thank you to everyone at MTSU for your guidance and encouragement. I will carry the lessons I’ve learned here with me as I embark on this next chapter. I’m looking forward to seeing where this path takes me!”

Peasant arrived at Middle Tennessee as the On3 Industry Ranking’s No. 212 prospect from the state of Florida in the 2020 class. He emerged as a three-star prospect at Escambia High School, where he starred at running back and linebacker.

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In five years at Middle Tennessee, he has carried the ball 370 times for 1,507 yards and 19 touchdowns. The 5-foot-11, 197-pound Pensacola, Florida, native has added 55 receptions for 443 yards and a pair of scores in that span.

His best season came in 2022 when he amassed more than 1,000 yards from scrimmage. That year, Peasant recorded 774 rushing yards on 182 carries, averaging 4.3 yards per attempt, while scoring nine rushing touchdowns. He also caught 28 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns.

Peasant started his 2024 campaign off with a bang, rushing for two touchdowns, including a 30-yard game-winner, against Tennessee Tech. He was injured the following week at Ole Miss and hasn’t played since.

Peasant plans to return next season at a different school as a graduate transfer.