Football Transfers 2021

[Dane96]

Big loss for the Danes...but it is an area we have depth.  Levi Methany is transferring.  I am a bit surprised because you most certainly can make the NFL out of Albany, it's my only guess why he's moving on.  Torn on this because barely anyone gave him looks but Gattuso...however the kid has given his all.  Wish him nothing but the best.

[cwdickens]

From today's Albany Times - Union:

https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/UAlbany-linebacker-Levi-Metheny-enters-NCAA-16080989.php

[DanesRGood]

Interesting bit from the article:

Gattuso said senior running back Karl Mofor is making himself available for the NFL draft. Depending on what happens, Mofor will decide on moving forward or returning to college for a final year of eligibility.

[Eli]

I'd take him on the Jets lol.

[reeder]

21 hours ago, Dane96 said:

Big loss for the Danes...but it is an area we have depth.  Levi Methany is transferring.  I am a bit surprised because you most certainly can make the NFL out of Albany, it's my only guess why he's moving on.  Torn on this because barely anyone gave him looks but Gattuso...however the kid has given his all.  Wish him nothing but the best.

He did a great job and he hope he ends up on his feet.  Coach Gattuso had a comment saying he understands his decision around education so maybe this is more than a football decision - I don’t think he has the size to play FCS.  The good news is we have depth at linebacker.

Edited April 7, 2021 by reeder

[Dane96]

2 hours ago, Eli said:

I'd take him on the Jets lol.

No slight to Mofor, a favorite of all of us, but I would take anyone on the Jets...right about now.  I'd take half of UA's roster.  LOL. 

[Dane96]

1 hour ago, reeder said:

He did a great job and he hope he ends up on his feet.  Coach Gattuso had a comment saying he understands his decision around education so maybe this is more than a football decision - I don’t think he has the size to play FCS.  The good news is we have depth at linebacker.

Maybe. Could be something we don't specifically offer.  To me, it really doesn't matter because he has earned whatever he wants.  

As for size, did you mean FBS?  I think so.  That said, I don't think size is the issue- he is 6' 235-240.  Definitely FBS teams that would play guys that size, if not smaler at LB...and if you have the speed and motor, the NFL.  Zach Thomas (someone I spent plenty of time with in Miami) was listed at 5'11 240.  The 240 part was accurate...but if he was 5'11...then I am 6'2 (I am just shy of 6 and he was probably 5'10 (with sneakers...really was 5'9ish).  

I don't think Levi has that kind of speed though.  

Wishing him, Karl, or anyone else the best.  I think we have good up and coming kids at both those positions, though I would love both to come back. 

[UAalum72]

TU reports Mofor has texted he will return for his fifth year of eligibility

[danes05]

Didn’t expect this to be the destination…but best of luck to him moving forward.

 

https://goracers.com/sports/football/roster/levi-metheny/9105

[Dane96]

23 hours ago, danes05 said:

Didn’t expect this to be the destination…but best of luck to him moving forward.

 

https://goracers.com/sports/football/roster/levi-metheny/9105

I am speaking without any real information however, my guess is this is why transferring has SERIOUS downsides unless you are a straight up stud.  My guess is he was trying to go up, FBS level, and had nothing going and waited too long to possibly come back to the Danes.  Coaches will need to plan around you and I would suspect his scholarship was given up.

There are ZERO questions this is a downgrade for Levi, who was a warrior for UA.  It's really too bad.