Seniors face challenges in college football recruiting amid changing landscape
The college football recruiting process has changed significantly, with the early signing period now taking precedence over the traditional February signing day. The rise of the transfer portal and NIL deals has shifted focus away from high school recruits. Seniors like Kevon Johnson and Taye Manns are struggling to secure offers, attributing their challenges to the emphasis on experienced players from the transfer portal. Johnson plans to pursue Division II or III options, while Manns hopes to improve his grades to attract interest. Others, like Khalif Brown and Cooper Mansfield, are navigating their own hurdles. Brown decommitted from North Dakota State but is finding fewer opportunities, while Mansfield will spend a year at a community college to refine his skills before seeking a Division I scholarship.