Penn State transfer portal tracker: Trey Potts addition marks sixth pickup of the offseason
Penn State made its latest move in the transfer portal on Wednesday night when it landed former Minnesota running back Trey Potts. He spent less than a month in the portal after entering it back on March 13.
Potts brings plenty of experience to State College. He rushed for 1,195 yards and 11 touchdowns over four seasons with the Golden Gophers. The Williamsport, Pa., saw his 2021 season cut short due to an unspecific medical issue. He played in 12 games last year, though, and racked up 101 carries for 471 yards and three scores.
It will be interesting to see if the Lions try Potts out in the return game. As the expected third running back, he could be used in that capacity just as Devyn Ford was before him. However, Potts only has seven career returns (six punt, one kickoff), all of which came during the 2021 season. So, time will tell there.
Potts has multiple seasons of eligibility remaining. He will arrive on campus later this year in time for preseason camp. Penn State was hopeful to develop depth at running back during spring practice. Instead, it hit the portal to do so in the spring instead.
Penn State transfer portal tracker
The Lions are now even at the running back position in terms of the portal. They lost Keyvone Lee to it but picked up Potts. Lee, for what it’s worth, still has not picked his next school.
Potts is Penn State’s second transfer portal addition who will join the team this summer. The other is former Kent State receiver Dante Cephas.
Here’s the transfer portal timeline for Penn State so far this offseason.
Which Lions have entered the transfer portal?
–Former backup but current third-string quarterback Christian Veilleux was the first Lion to announce his plans to enter the portal. He did so back on Nov. 29 and then officially entered it on Dec. 5. He committed to Pittsburgh on Dec. 18.
–Defensive end Rodney McGraw signaled his intention to do so on Dec. 4 and entered it on Dec. 5. He committed to Louisville on Dec. 18.
–Corner Jeffrey Davis Jr., did so on Dec. 5. He picked Stony Brook on Dec. 29.
–Defensive end Davon Townley Jr., entered on Dec. 7. He decided to return to the Nittany Lions and is going through spring practice.
–Defensive tackle Fatorma Mulbah entered the portal as a graduate transfer on Jan. 5. He committed to West Virginia on Jan. 12.
–Walk-on linebacker Cody Romano enters the portal on Jan. 10.
–Walk-on longsnapper Michael Wright entered the portal on Dec. 1. He committed to Boston College on Jan. 12.
–Linebacker Jamari Buddin entered the portal on Jan. 12. He ended up at New Mexico State.
–Receiver Jaden Dottin entered the portal on Jan. 18. He has not yet picked a new school.
Who have the Lions landed in the portal?
Dec. 8 — Penn State lands a walk-on from former Columbia kicker Alex Felkins. He is a three-time All-IVY League selection.
Dec. 17 — The Lions landed former FAU punter Riley Thompson. He averaged 45.4 yards per boot and was named a freshman All-American by The Athletic and a third-team All-American by Pro Football Focus.
Dec. 26 — Penn State picked up North Carolina corner Storm Duck.
Jan. 15, 2023 — Penn State lands former Kent State receiver Dante Cephas.
Jan. 18, 2023 — The Lions land former Florida State receiver Malik McClain.
April 6, 2023 — Penn State picks up a pledge from former Minnesota running back Trey Potts.
