Boise State University is really leaning into the transfer portal to boost their football team, especially at edge rusher. The Broncos led the FBS with 55 sacks last season, and they’re clearly not resting on their laurels.
They’re out there recruiting hard, trying to keep that defensive edge sharp. Their latest pickup? Camden DeGraw-Tryall, a transfer from Washington State who brings a nice mix of size and upside.
This move fits Boise State’s ongoing plan to strengthen the squad with smart additions from the portal. They’re not shy about shaking things up to stay competitive.
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Boise State’s Aggressive Transfer Portal Strategy
Boise State has been one of the busiest teams in the transfer portal, adding 16 new players since last season ended. Head coach Spencer Danielson wants the Broncos in the national conversation, and he isn’t afraid to go after the players he needs.
Bringing in Camden DeGraw-Tryall really shows how serious they are about that strategy.
Who is Camden DeGraw-Tryall?
Camden DeGraw-Tryall stands 6-foot-5 and weighs in at 235 pounds. He played at Washington State before arriving in Boise, though he didn’t see game action last year.
He’s got four years of eligibility left, so the Broncos could have him around for a while. Back in high school at Coeur d’Alene in Idaho, he racked up 100 tackles (25 for loss) and seven sacks, which earned him first-team all-state honors.
247Sports composite rankings called him the No. 3 overall prospect in Idaho and the No. 95 edge recruit in the country for the class of 2024. That’s a pretty solid foundation to build on.
Recent Transfer Portal Additions
The Broncos haven’t just focused on one position—they’ve brought in guys all over the field. Here’s a look at some of the new faces:
- Malakai Williams (Idaho) – Edge Rusher
- Sterling Lane II (Arizona) – Edge Rusher
- Colton Boomer (UCF) – Kicker
- Oscar Doyle (Weber State) – Punter
- Demetrius Freeney (Arizona) – Defensive Back
- Derek Ganter Jr. (Eastern Washington) – Defensive Back
- Hunter Higham (Hawaii) – Long Snapper
- Evan Kiely (Sacramento State) – Kicker
- David Latu (BYU) – Defensive Lineman
- Keanu Mailoto (Arizona) – Defensive Lineman
- Jaden Mickey (Notre Dame) – Defensive Back
- Malik Sherrod (Fresno State) – Running Back
- Alma Taleni (Utah) – Offensive Lineman
- Miles Walker (Ohio State) – Offensive Lineman
- Dion Washington (Hawaii) – Defensive Lineman
Scholarship Transfer Portal Losses
Of course, it’s not all gains—Boise State has lost 18 scholarship players to the portal, which stings a bit. Some of the more notable departures include:
- Demanuel Brown Jr. (New Mexico State) – Defensive Lineman
- Kaden Dudley – Running Back
- Udoka Ezeani (UTEP) – Linebacker
- James Ferguson-Reynolds (Oregon) – Punter
- Oliver Fisher (Idaho) – Tight End
- Jackson Grier (Appalachian State) – Wide Receiver
- Nick Hawthorne (UMass) – Edge Rusher
- Tyrone Jackson – Wide Receiver
- Joseph Marsh – Edge Rusher
- Zamondre Merriweather – Wide Receiver
- Wyatt Milkovic (Western Illinois) – Linebacker
- Malachi Nelson (UTEP) – Quarterback
- Andrew Simpson (North Carolina) – Linebacker
- Prince Strachan (USC) – Wide Receiver
- Gabe Tahir (Idaho State) – Safety
- Khai Taylor – Cornerback
- Dionte Thornton (Portland State) – Cornerback
- Tyler Wegis – Defensive Lineman
Looking Ahead
Boise State’s gearing up for the new season, and honestly, how these new players fit in will matter a lot. The coaching staff faces the task of helping the newcomers get comfortable with the team’s playbook and vibe.
If you’re curious about the latest transfer portal moves, check out the full article on Sports Illustrated.
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