Div. II standout transfer WR Jaylen Varner commits to Minnesota

Former Emporia State wide receiver Jaylen Varner has committed to Minnesota, via the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Varner began his career at Missouri as a defensive back. However, Varner elected to transfer to Div. II program Emporia State in 2020. Unfortunately, Emporia State did not have a season that year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nonetheless, when Varner finally got his chance to play, he made the most of it. In 2021, Varner tallied 39 passes for 428 yards and four scores. The following season, Varner improved, amassing 48 receptions for 541 yards and 10 receiving touchdowns.

Finally, Varner highlighted his Div. II career with a stunning 2023 campaign. This past season, Varner exploded for 90 receptions, 1,008 yards and 12 touchdowns. For his efforts, he was named a  first team All-MIAA member.

Jaylen Varner played high school football at Marshall (MO), where he was an unranked prospect, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

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As of January 7th, 2,223 FBS players have entered the Transfer Portal.

While the NCAA Transfer Portal database is private, the On3 Network has streamlined the reporting process tracking player movement. If you find yourself asking, ‘How can I track transfer portal activity?’ our well-established network of reporters and contacts across college athletics keeps you up to speed in several ways, from articles written about players as they enter and exit the transfer portal or find their new destination, to our social media channels, to the On3 Transfer Portal.

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