Transfer Portal Top 100: Ranking CFB's most impactful newcomers
We solicited feedback from coaches and staffers across the country to find out which newcomers have the potential to thrive this fall.
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Steve Linton and Bralyn Lux both included (so is Donovan Smith).
16. OLB Steve Linton, Syracuse → Texas Tech
Texas Tech’s recruiting staff believed they found a hidden gem in Linton, and now the secret is getting out. The 6-foot-4 senior spent four years at Syracuse and recorded six TFLs and 3.5 sacks last season as a 4i defensive end playing at just 219 pounds. He’s now up to 235 pounds and looks like an ideal fit to play more of a standup edge role in Tim DeRuyter’s scheme. Coaches say Linton is a twitchy athlete with long 34 1/2-inch arms and tons of pass rush ability. After Tyree Wilson became a top-10 pick under this staff, NFL scouts are going to be watching Linton closely. He’s the No. 8 senior edge rusher in Brugler’s preseason rankings.
85. DB Bralyn Lux, Fresno State → Texas Tech
