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C.J. Daniels named transfer portal addition who could swing Miami CFP hopes

LSU transfer wide receiver C.J. Daniels is the “One transfer portal addition who could swing College Football Playoff hopes for every post-spring top 25 team” for Miami, as mentioned by Chris Hummer in his article for CBS Sports. Daniels is a critical addition to the 2025 Miami roster after the Hurricanes lost their top six […]

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LSU transfer wide receiver C.J. Daniels is the “One transfer portal addition who could swing College Football Playoff hopes for every post-spring top 25 team” for Miami, as mentioned by Chris Hummer in his article for CBS Sports.

Daniels is a critical addition to the 2025 Miami roster after the Hurricanes lost their top six receivers from 2024. Daniels was one of four receivers on LSU with 40 receptions in 2024 and finished fourth on the Tigers in receptions and receiving yards.

Before LSU, Daniels was a star at Liberty with 106 receptions for 1,959 yards and 21 touchdowns in four seasons at Liberty. Daniels, Cincinnati transfer Tony Johnson and All-American kick returner Keelan Marion from BYU add significant experience to the Miami receiver corps in 2025.

At 6’2, Daniels provides Miami with a big target at WR with experience and a proven history of production. Daniels made an impact with LSU in 2024 but did not score a TD and was not the alpha WR. The experience with LSU should help Daniels in the modified Air Raid run by Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson.

“(Expect) Daniels to emerge as a difference maker. But there are a lot of questions about him entering 2025. He missed most of the spring recovering from offseason foot surgery, and that’s coming off a 2024 season…with 42 catches and 480 yards…Just two years ago Daniels was one of the best receivers in the country for Liberty (55 catches, 1,067 yards, 10 TDs). Miami needs that version of Daniels for Beck to thrive.”

Chris Hummer, CBS Sports

Miami had three receivers top 50 receptions in 2024 and five go over 500 yards. Daniels projects as the top receiver for Miami in 2025, but in the Dawson offense, the Hurricanes just need him to be productive. Tight end Elijah Lofton is the leading returning Miami receiver with nine receptions for 150 yards and one TD in 2024.

JoJo Trader leads the returning Miami WRs with six receptions for 91 yards and a TD. Trader is expected to be a significant part of the rotation for Miami at WR in 2025. Expect Daniels, Johnson, Marion and Trader to be the top four WRs for Miami in 2025.

Daniels was an interesting choice as the transfer who could swing the College Football Playoff hopes for Miami. Quarterback Carson Beck is the most obvious choice to impact Miami’s CFP hopes. Five incoming transfers in the secondary will also have a major impact for Miami.

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Texas Tech’s Felix Ojo: 5-Star Tackles $5.1M NIL Deal!

Texas Tech secured a monumental commitment from five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo, marking the program’s highest-rated commitment ever. Ojo, a 6-foot-6, 275-pound prospect from Lake Ridge, Texas, chose Texas Tech over Texas and other contenders, ranking as the nation’s No. 5 overall prospect for the class of 2026. In a groundbreaking move, he signed a […]

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Texas Tech secured a monumental commitment from five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo, marking the program’s highest-rated commitment ever. Ojo, a 6-foot-6, 275-pound prospect from Lake Ridge, Texas, chose Texas Tech over Texas and other contenders, ranking as the nation’s No. 5 overall prospect for the class of 2026. In a groundbreaking move, he signed a full-guaranteed three-year, $5.1 million NIL deal—among the largest in college football history. Ojo’s signing is seen as a transformative moment for both the player and the college football landscape.

By the Numbers

  • Ojo is ranked No. 5 overall and No. 1 in offensive tackles for the class of 2026.
  • His NIL deal totals $5.1 million, representing one of the largest guarantees in college football history.

State of Play

  • Ojo’s commitment sets a new standard for Texas Tech’s recruiting efforts.
  • The move could influence other high-profile recruits considering the program.

What’s Next

As Ojo transitions to Texas Tech, expectations will grow for his on-field performance. His immediate impact could lead to a recruiting boost for the program, potentially attracting more top talent. The success of his NIL deal may shape future negotiations for other college athletes.

Bottom Line

Felix Ojo’s commitment and NIL deal signify a potential shift in college football dynamics, highlighting the escalating influence of financial incentives in recruiting. His future performance on the field will be closely watched, as it could redefine expectations for both players and programs in the NIL landscape.





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Texas Tech recruit nets unprecedented 3-year $5.1M deal

Aaron Torres and Arnie Spanier talk to 5-Star Texas Tech recruit’s agent Derrick Shelby, who negotiated the $5.1M deal for his client Felix Ojo. Shelby goes into how this unprecedented deal came to fruition and how the College Football world continues to change with NIL. Derrick Shelby: “We’ve been working on this deal for probably […]

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Aaron Torres and Arnie Spanier talk to 5-Star Texas Tech recruit’s agent Derrick Shelby, who negotiated the $5.1M deal for his client Felix Ojo. Shelby goes into how this unprecedented deal came to fruition and how the College Football world continues to change with NIL.

Derrick Shelby:

“We’ve been working on this deal for probably about 30 days, maybe 40 days total. Once he did his visit things ramped up pretty quickly. I thought Texas Tech would be a major contender as long as he liked the school. Of course, everybody was after him from Texas to Ohio State, Florida, Michigan. I think he ended up with probably 70 high major offers. I told him you need to go to Lubbock and see it. Because Lubbock had been calling me, Texas Tech had been calling me like, man we’d love to have a shot at Ojo. A lot of people don’t realize I represent NiJaree Canady the All American Softball pitcher at Texas Tech. So I had a relationship there and they were calling me asking can the kid come out and at least see what we have. And we did just that. A lot of people don’t realize Texas Tech just invested about $250 Million in their football facility. It’s top three in America. Texas Tech was the second scholarship offer for Felix and they stuck with the recruiting.

Arnie Spanier:

“Was it that Texas Tech give you the most money? And did you have to say, hey, this is what it’s going to take to get it done.”

Derrick Shelby:

“The biggest offer ended up being Texas Tech, and we didn’t start at the number we finished with. But going into this thing, my number one plan for Felix was to find the best place we can get to play early. And at his position, that’s hard to get. That left tackle position, I mean that’s the crown jewel right? So he wanted to play early but also be able to maximize his most earning potential at the same time. So I knew it would be hard to get both, but that’s what we shot for”.

Aaron Torres:

“One, as much as you can share, how often are these agreements beyond one year. But then two, I would have to assume there has to be some sort of language, because you know, god forbid the coach gets fired. I mean how does this work? I would have to assume there are opt outs. God forbid something happens.”

Derrick Shelby:

“It’s very far in between to get any type of multi year deal. Except no one wants to do that in football. They want a one year deal because it protects them. And what the football people will say, it also protects the kid. So lets say you’re bringing a kid in and you give them $300,000 and he has a fantastic year. He can ask for more the following year. But in the same token, you get $300,000 and he gets hurt. Then he gets nothing the following year, so there’s risk on both sides in my opinion. And when you sign with a school, you’re not signing with the coach, you’re signing with the school. So if a coach leaves, it doesn’t really matter.”





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Texas Tech 5-star commit signs blockbuster NIL deal

The fireworks began early for the Texas Tech Red Raiders football program on the Fourth of July. On Friday morning, Lake Ridge (Texas) five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo chose Texas Tech over fellow finalist Texas and others. Advertisement The 6-foot-6, 275-pound lineman is the highest-rated commitment in program history – by a wide margin. He […]

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The fireworks began early for the Texas Tech Red Raiders football program on the Fourth of July.

On Friday morning, Lake Ridge (Texas) five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo chose Texas Tech over fellow finalist Texas and others.

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The 6-foot-6, 275-pound lineman is the highest-rated commitment in program history – by a wide margin.

He is the school’s first-ever top-20 pledge, currently listed as the nation’s No. 5 overall prospect and No. 1 offensive tackle in the class of 2026.

And no one is being shy about the details of how that stunning development happened.

According to ESPN, his agent, Derrick Shelby, has reported Ojo signed a full-guaranteed three-star, $5.1-million deal – one of the largest guaranteed deals in the history of college football.

For his part, Ojo expressed excitement about his new situation.

“Let’s change (college football),” he posted to social media.

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Whether Ojo dominates on the field or not in Lubbock, his NIL deal may mean he’s already accomplished that feat before arriving on campus.

Here’s what 247Sports had to say about Ojo as a prospect:

“Tall offensive tackle prospect who’s very young for his recruiting class with a July DOB. Verified at 6-foot-6, 272 pounds post-junior season with adequate length numbers in arm (33 5/8) and wingspan (81 1/2). Owns a lean, athletic look and plays with impressive functional athleticism and movement ability.”

“Live evaluation during 2025 Navy Army All-American Bowl revealed a consistent mean streak in pads. Stood out physically, athletically, and in field demeanor despite being among the youngest competitors in the event. Hand placement/technique have improved from sophomore to junior year, along with ability to stand up to POA strength. Gets good extension and uses length to his advantage. Still developing consistent pop; can be grabby, but looks to finish with authority. Plays upright at times and can show more frequent bend ability. Will continue to bulk given immense frame potential.”

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“Bolsters athletic profile with discus reps. Capacities for strength and power are high given excellent physical tools and relative youth. Looks like one of the top OT prospects in the 2026 class with potential to become a multi-year high-major tackle with ample pro potential.”



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Five-star recruit signs historic $5.1M revenue sharing deal with Big 12 school

Texas Tech have beaten out the likes of Florida, Michigan, Ohio State, and in-state rivals Texas to the blockbuster signing of five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo to add to their 2026 class Andrew Gamble Sports Trends Writer 23:40 ET, 04 Jul 2025Updated 23:41 ET, 04 Jul 2025 Felix Ojo committed to Texas Tech as part […]

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Texas Tech have beaten out the likes of Florida, Michigan, Ohio State, and in-state rivals Texas to the blockbuster signing of five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo to add to their 2026 class

Felix Ojo committed to Texas Tech as part of the 2026 class
Felix Ojo committed to Texas Tech as part of the 2026 class(Image: Instagram @felixtheol)

Five-star offensive tackle prospect Felix Ojo committed to Texas Tech on a fully guaranteed deal worth $5.1 million.

With the 2025 college football season fast approaching, recruiting for the 2026 class is heating up. On Friday, Ojo inked a historic seven-figure revenue deal with Texas Tech in a huge statement signing for the ambitious Red Raiders.

Ojo is a highly rated prospect having dominated in high school. Standing an imperious 6-7, the starlet tackle chose Texas Tech — who also had success in the transfer portal — over Florida, Michigan, Ohio State, and even Steve Sarkisian’s Texas following several official visits this spring.

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Ojo is the program’s highest-ranked addition since ESPN began ranking high school prospects in the 2006 recruiting cycle. The money seemed too good to turn down; Ojo’s deal is believed to be one of the largest fully guaranteed revenue-share agreements in college football history.

Ojo’s agent, Derrick Shelby, of Prestige Management, confirmed the contract. He said: “Football is a brutal sport, and athletes are not able to play professionally until their graduating class has been in college three years.

“It was important to be able to secure Felix Ojo’s future and give him and his family some security as he continues to develop into a first-round NFL draft pick.”

Ojo is the latest big name to sign with Texas Tech, which has been splashing the cash to recruit recently.

The Red Raiders reportedly spent more than $10 million on 17 new players in the winter transfer portal. Texas Tech has made 21 portal additions to assemble the nation’s second-ranked transfer class this offseason, per ESPN.

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Felix Ojo chose Texas Tech after visiting several major programs
Felix Ojo chose Texas Tech after visiting several major programs(Image: Instagram @felixtheol)

Ojo is a big get for Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire and the Red Raiders. He was a multi-year starter at Lake Ridge High School in Mansfield, Texas, and represents one of the top offensive line prospects in the nation.

He will join Texas Tech in 2026 as the program’s first five-star signee since wide receiver Micah Hudson in 2024. Ojo is also the headline commit in Texas Tech’s offensive line class, which also features a pair of spring pledges in three-star offensive guard Jerald Mays and offensive tackle Jacob Crow

NIL deals and revenue sharing have forever changed the face of college sports. Football undoubtedly commands the most significant outlay, but other sports are feeling the impact, too; Jack Nicklaus recently criticized the NCAA’s inability to “control” NIL.

Last month, a judge ruled that college athletes will receive money directly from schools in a momentous change to the collegiate revenue model. Starting on July 1, schools will be able to pay athletes up to $20.5 million a year starting in 2025-26, and this figure is expected to increase by a certain percentage each year.

Effectively, this means college sports will no longer be treated as amateur. Athletes will be compensated more than through the previous NIL program started in 2021; they will be paid directly by universities — and Ojo will be one of many looking to cash in.



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Current Husky Infielder Ethan Cole Enters Transfer Portal

Over the course of three seasons, Cole had a batting average of .295 with 16 home runs and 74 runs batted in. 4 hours ago DULUTH, Minn.- UMD infielder and pitcher Ethan Cole has entered the transfer portal. Over the course of three seasons, he had a batting average of .295 with 16 home runs […]

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Current Husky Infielder Ethan Cole Enters Transfer Portal

Over the course of three seasons, Cole had a batting average of .295 with 16 home runs and 74 runs batted in.

DULUTH, Minn.- UMD infielder and pitcher Ethan Cole has entered the transfer portal.

Over the course of three seasons, he had a batting average of .295 with 16 home runs and 74 runs batted in.

The Duluth East alum has one year of eligibility remaining as a graduate transfer.

Cole is currently playing for the Duluth Huskies.

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Air Force Falcons Football and the Transfer Portal

We aren’t even to fall camps yet, but 2025 has already generated plenty of polarizing storylines. None may be as gripping as the transfer portal. While the bags of money that were historically exchanged under the cover of night are now proudly displayed for all to see, NIL monies are part of the transfer portal […]

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We aren’t even to fall camps yet, but 2025 has already generated plenty of polarizing storylines. None may be as gripping as the transfer portal. While the bags of money that were historically exchanged under the cover of night are now proudly displayed for all to see, NIL monies are part of the transfer portal biography. The interesting thing about the transfer portal as it relates to Air Force, it’s really nothing new. Teams have been benefiting from players transferring out of the Military Academies long before “The Portal” was a thing.

As the landscape of college football is shifting quickly, the effects of player transfers have long been a reality for Troy Calhoun and company. While there is a preponderance of long-term benefits that come with attending a Military Academy, life as a Cadet is not for everyone. And for years, even if conforming to military life wasn’t an issue for a cadet, once they excelled on the field, the lure of a program with no military service commitment strings attached could always rear their prospect.

For those who may not know, a player can depart the United States Air Force Academy for another institution with little to no financial or military responsibility if they do so prior to their Junior season. For context, that could be three years of development when you consider players that spend their first year at the Prep school. That’s a lot of investment and development of an individual from an elite coaching staff. And these are circumstances Air Force, Army and Navy have had to navigate long before the transfer portal. The transfer portal has only amplified this challenge.

So, what do the new changes with the transfer portal mean for Air Force? A slightly smaller window for which players to seek new opportunities, or tampering attempts to lure players away perhaps. Not a great deal of change overall. In terms of the transfer portal, the Falcons are what financial institutions would deem “savers”. The reason being, they only contribute to the account, they are never making withdrawals. That is the exact relationship between the Military Academies and the transfer portals. Yes, technically student’s and athletes can come to Air Force after being at another school if they choose. But to do so, they reset their academic clock because transfer credits don’t apply. This is more than an anomaly scenario.

In this most recent cycle, the Falcons did lose some talent. Two very promising defensive players in Lincoln Tuioti-Mariner (Southern Utah) and David Santiago (Michigan State) figured to be impact players on the 2025 team. There even saw an offensive line departure Tyler Lawrence go to Mountain West rivals, New Mexico. Here again, this is nothing new for Air Force.

It’s not all woe-is-me for the Birds though. Air Force is very particular about the athletes they recruit. The academic and military rigors demand a certain kind of person, and the system Troy Calhoun and staff have leaned on has proven reliable. So, while departures do occur, the program or “system” they have in Colorado Springs has been constructed with such attrition considered. And despite a 5-7 down year, this is why Air Force has been able to sustain a high level of success with consistency above many of their counterparts, including their Military brethren out East.

In case you’re wondering, since Troy Calhoun took over as the head coach at Air Force in 2007, they’ve had 13 winning seasons. Army and Navy have 16 winning seasons combined over that period. In that same time, there are only five active coaches in all of college football who have won more games, and none of them are in the group of five. If you want to throw in retirees like Nick Saban and Chris Peterson, Troy still ranks top 10.

No quick fixes to attrition through the portal. No bags of NIL money to attract players. Just winning football. Simply put, Troy Calhoun can coach. He’s assembled an incredible coaching staff. Between OC Mike Thiessen, DC Brian Knorr, and O-Line coach Steede Lobotzke, you’re hard-pressed to find a stronger trio at what they do. And that has a lot to do with the United States Air Force Academy’s ability to navigate the changes with enduring success. The byproduct is a culture of graduating officers and winning football. A lot of both.



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