UTSA, former Mississippi State LB Rodney Groce Jr. enters NCAA Transfer Portal

UTSA linebacker Rodney Groce Jr. has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 has learned. He had previously played in junior college after stops at Arizona State and Mississippi State to begin his college career.

Groce began his college career at Mississippi State in 2020. He spent time at both Mississippi State and Arizona State during the 2021 calendar year before going the junior college route for the 2022 season. He then transferred up to UTSA for the 2023 season as one of the more sought-after JUCO transfers available.

With four years of college complete, Groce will likely be eligible immediately at his next stop as a graduate transfer. It’s unclear how much eligibility he has remaining to use in his college career.

Groce played high school football at Pleasant Grove (Alabama) High School, where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 524 overall recruit in the 2020 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

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As of January 2nd, 2,073 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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