College Football's Top 25 Impact JUCO Transfers for 2016

[Wilson’s Mustache]

23. David Luafatasaga, LB/Alec Dana, WR, Utah

Two of Utah’s biggest concerns next fall revolve around the linebacker unit and receiving corps. However, the junior college ranks should provide some instant help for coach Kyle Whittingham. Luafatasaga ranked as the No. 19 junior college prospect in the 247Sports Composite and lands at Utah after a standout season at Arizona Western (93 tackles, four sacks). Dana is another impact recruit, as the California native has three seasons of eligibility remaining and grabbed 39 passes for 543 yards at Chaffey College.

4. Garrett Bolles, OL, Utah

Utah enters the 2016 offseason with uncertainty at quarterback and receiver, but coach Kyle Whittingham’s team should have one of the Pac-12’s top offensive lines this year. This unit loses center Siaosi Aiono, and returns five players with significant starting experience from 2015. Additionally, Bolles was a huge pickup on the recruiting trail for Whittingham, as the Utah native ranked as the No. 3 junior college prospect in the 247Sports Composite. Expect to see Bolles as a major contributor to Utah’s offensive line next fall.

1. The Quarterbacks

Earlier this offseason, Athlon Sports profiled 10 junior college quarterbacks poised to make an impact in 2016. Virginia Tech’s Jerod Evans, Utah’s Troy Williams and Auburn’s John Franklin III are just a few to watch next season. Top 10 Impact Juco Qb’s

Athlonsports – 25 Imapact Juco Players

[Wilson’s Mustache]

Looks like Utah will continue their trend of great Juco players.

[rbmw263]

Obvious that Utah is hammering the JC ranks for players. Wonder how viable that is long term though. There is already enough turnover in CFB, and now you introduce a bunch of two year players. Can get tricky.

[Wilson’s Mustache]

There are pros and cons for going after Juco players for sure. I think it is a smart gamble for a school like Utah. You may get players that other schools overlooked or aren’t willing to risk recruiting. Plus, Utah usually only brings in Juco’s they need to fill in gaps at certain positions e.g. Troy @ QB and Liufatasaga @ lb

Booker is a perfect example of this.

[Tony (admin)]

Booker, Delon… Usually it’s grades. Once they get those straight we’re good.