OTF Premium 2025-26 Portal Tracker Thread

[CJ Vogel]

I remain intrigued by the market for USC LB Matai Tagoa'i.

Was someone Texas liked out of high school, but fits more of the developmental category than instant impact. He was listed at 6-4, 205 lbs on USC's official roster. On top of that, he only saw 35 snaps.

But he had 25 offers in HS and was ranked as a top 100 player in the class. 

[901longhorn]

1 minute ago, CJ Vogel said:

I remain intrigued by the market for USC LB Matai Tagoa'i.

Was someone Texas liked out of high school, but fits more of the developmental category than instant impact. He was listed at 6-4, 205 lbs on USC's official roster. On top of that, he only saw 35 snaps.

But he had 25 offers in HS and was ranked as a top 100 player in the class. 

I believe it would be a good take, Cunningham may not end up a linebacker and Okpala may end up more of Trey Moore or Brad Spence role. Not a lot of true linebackers. 

[Bunk Moreland]

21 minutes ago, 901longhorn said:

I believe it would be a good take, Cunningham may not end up a linebacker and Okpala may end up more of Trey Moore or Brad Spence role. Not a lot of true linebackers. 

Agreed. Plus, with 105 scholarships you can now afford to take a couple of high-ceiling developmental prospects in the portal.

[FootLaw]

4 minutes ago, Bunk Moreland said:

Agreed. Plus, with 105 scholarships you can now afford to take a couple of high-ceiling developmental prospects in the portal.

Bingo. The 105 helps more with portal than HS in my opinion.

[CJ Vogel]