Regardless that the Faculty Soccer Playoff is underway and bowl season is nearly wrapped up, the switch portal continues to pop and make headlines. Over 3,000 gamers have entered the portal this offseason and loads of these gamers are big-name and notable gamers. One other marquee participant, Ole Miss operating again Quinshon Judkins, simply introduced his intention to enter the school soccer switch portal, and these are his finest potential locations.
Judkins has been nothing wanting sensational since arriving on campus at Oxford. He instantly broke out as a freshman, the place he ran for 1,567 yards and 16 touchdowns whereas averaging 5.7 yards per carry. He additionally hauled in 15 balls for 132 yards and a landing. Within the course of, Judkins relegated former five-star prospect Zach Evans, who transferred to Ole Miss from TCU, to a backup. That’s tremendous spectacular for anyone, not to mention somebody who was a real freshman.
Judkins’ sophomore season wasn’t as prolific. He did catch 22 passes, up from 15 a yr in the past, however his effectivity dipped pretty drastically. Judkins went from averaging 5.7 yards per carry and eight.8 yards per reception in 2022 to only 4.5 and 6.8 in 2023. However that does not imply that Judkins is not nonetheless a dynamic participant. Each workforce could be glad to have him. Two applications, specifically, nevertheless, stand out as nice potential touchdown spots for Judkins.
Alabama Crimson Tide
If there is a program that must be deemed the favourite to land Quinshon Judkins, Alabama would seemingly be that workforce for a number of causes.
For one, it is residence for Judkins. The runner is from Pike Street, Alabama, which is roughly two hours away from Tuscaloosa, the place Alabama performs its video games. Whereas a two-hour drive won’t precisely qualify as being in Judkins’ yard, that drive from his hometown is half so long as the drive from Pike Street to Oxford, the place Judkins at present performs. Being nearer to residence appeals to everybody, so it might be laborious to fault Judkins if he weights that closely.
However the different purpose Alabama is sensible for Judkins is that they may want a operating again quickly. Jase McClellan was Alabama’s main rusher in 2023 with 890 yards, however he’s a senior and will elect to declare for the NFL Draft if he needs to. The identical applies to Roydell Williams. Jam Miller and Justice Haynes are two thrilling operating backs already in Alabama’s pipeline; they at present common 5.7 and 6.7 yards per carry, respectively, of their careers. However they’re additionally a sophomore and freshman and will afford to attend one other yr earlier than splitting the Alabama backfield between the 2 of them.
Judkins is a greater participant than anyone listed. Not solely might Alabama supply him a beginning spot, however they may practically assure him a shot at a nationwide championship, particularly with the expanded playoff subject. Add the truth that it’s near residence and the Tide looks like an ideal match for Judkins and vice versa.
Michigan Wolverines
From Alabama to the workforce that simply beat Alabama within the Faculty Soccer Playoff. Michigan will not be near residence for Quinshon Judkins, however they will supply nearly all the pieces else that Alabama can exterior of that: profitable and taking part in time. Michigan has made the Faculty Soccer Playoff in every of the final three seasons. Additionally they might have a gap at operating again subsequent season.
Blake Corum eschewed the NFL for one more shot at a nationwide championship in his senior season. He’s virtually certainly going to declare for the NFL Draft after this season. Donovan Edwards might declare for the NFL Draft as effectively, however a poor 2023 season might need him come again. However 237 carries and 16 receptions are more likely to be up for grabs in Ann Arbor subsequent season. There are worse methods to disperse these than letting Quinshon Judkins take these touches.
