Tag: Donaven McCulley

UCLA has reached out to Indiana transfer WR

This would be a huge get for the Bruins.

The UCLA Bruins have not found success this year with DeShaun Foster as the head coach. Moreover, their introduction to the Big Ten Conference has been brutal. 

The first Rose Bowl Big Ten Conference clash was a blowout loss to the Indiana Hoosiers, who have now started the year 6-0 and are in the top 25.

However, the Bruins are already thinking ahead and getting in front of things in the transfer portal. Recently, Indiana WR Donaven McCulley decided to enter the portal, and it turns out UCLA is one of a number of schools to express interest thus far, per a report from Chris Hummer and Matt Zenitz.

“Indiana WR Donaven McCulley has heard from more than a dozen schools since entering the portal, a source tells @mzenitz and I for @247Sports/@CBSSports.’ 

The schools McCulley has heard from include UCLA, and here are the rest:

  • Maryland
  • Baylor
  • Michigan State
  • Cincinnati
  • UCF
  • Houston
  • Cal
  • Colorado
  • SMU
  • Alabama
  • Michigan
  • Virginia Tech
  • Missouri
  • LSU
  • Notre Dame
  • Miami (FL)
  • USC

McCulley caught 48 passes for 644 yards and six touchdowns a year ago for Indiana, but he has become a lesser option with a lot of new faces in town that came along with Curt Cignetti.

Nonetheless, it is encouraging to see UCLA doing due diligence in the portal right now.

MSU reportedly contacts Indiana transfer WR Donaven McCulley

Michigan State football is reportedly one of many teams showing interest in a Big Ten transfer wide receiver

Michigan State football is reportedly one of many teams showing interest in a Big Ten transfer wide receiver.

Chris Hummer of 247Sports is reporting that Indiana transfer wide receiver Donaven McCulley has been in contact with numerous big-time programs, including Michigan State. According to Hummer, McCulley has heard from the following schools since recently entering the portal: Michigan State, Maryland, Baylor, Cincinnati, UCLA, UCF, Houston, Cal, Colorado, SMU, Virginia Tech, Alabama and Michigan.

McCulley entered the transfer portal after appearing in only four games for the Hoosiers. In his brief time with Indiana this year, he only recorded two receptions for 21 yards and one touchdown. However, McCulley last season was a threat for Indiana with 48 receptions for 644 yards and six touchdowns.

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Michigan football targeting Indiana wide receiver in transfer portal — again

Need to get him! #GoBlue

Last year, when Michigan football was looking for wide receivers in the transfer portal, there was one name that seemed to stick out as a viable option to come to Ann Arbor. However, following a coaching change, that wideout opted to stay with his original school.

However, last week, Indiana wide receiver (and former quarterback) Donaven McCulley re-entered the transfer portal, looking for a change of scenery after all.

And according to On3’s Pete Nakos, McCulley is hearing from the Wolverines, which appears to be one of his top schools, along with Ole Miss, Tennessee, Cincinnati, Miami (Fla.), and Colorado.

https://twitter.com/PeteNakos_/status/1844456061471949116

McCulley has appeared in four games this season and has two catches for 21 yards and one touchdown. This comes one year after being the Hoosiers’ leading receiver with 48 catches for 644 yards and six touchdowns.

With 2024 now being his redshirt year, McCulley will have one year of eligibility remaining at his school of choice. The Wolverines did bring back Amorion Walker to be a wide receiver after having transferred to Ole Miss in the spring as a cornerback. He had his first catch of the season in Week 6, in a pivotal third-down conversion from Jack Tuttle, who took the reins at quarterback in the second quarter of the game against Washington. CJ Charleston was the other incoming wide receiver transfer who had one big catch against Texas in a similar situation.

Huskers offer one of the hottest names in the transfer portal

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have offered a scholarship to one of the more popular names in the transfer portal.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have offered a scholarship to one of the more popular names in the transfer portal. Wide receiver Donaven McCulley entered the portal after former head coach Tom Allen was dismissed by Indiana following the regular season.

On top of Nebraska’s offer, McCulley has also received interest from Michigan, Penn State, Mississippi State and South Carolina. In 2023, he made 48 catches for 644 yards and six touchdowns.

The 6-foot-5 target was an All-Big Ten honorable mention this season. He initially committed to the Hoosiers as a quarterback before switching to wide receiver.

McCulley will have one year of eligibility remaining.

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Michigan football offers top 2023-24 transfer WR

Gotta get this guy! #GoBlue

The NCAA transfer portal opened on Monday, and Michigan is expected to be one of the most active teams in the country. Though the Wolverines are 100% percent focused on beating Alabama and winning the national championship, next year’s roster needs tending to as well.

The Wolverines have publically offered Dante Moore, Joey Slackman, and Upton Stout, and added a fourth player to the exclusive list on Wednesday with Indiana wide receiver Donaven McCulley getting an offer. Michigan is expecting both top receivers Cornelius Johnson and Roman Wilson to depart for the NFL, leaving a void at the position.

McCulley just finished his junior season where he totalled 48 catches for 644 yards and six touchdowns. Interestingly, McCulley actually started his career at quarterback and has nearly 500 career passing yards. Should he end up with Michigan, it would be no surprise to see him take part in a trick play.

McCulley stands at 6-foot-5 and weighs 200 pounds and would immediately fill the need for a 50/50 possession receiver who can physically outmatch cornerbacks. With Tyler Morris and Semaj Morgan being the presumed other top receivers, a big-body threat is much needed to balance the room skillset.

McCulley is currently reporting offers from Penn State, South Carolina, NC State, Mississippi State, South Florida, and Michigan. As the top ranked team nationally, Michigan should be hot on his mind when he makes a decision.

The offer does bring up an interesting question: What is going on with Darrius Clemons? The former highly ranked prospect was widely expected to be Michigan’s big body receiver, but has managed just 40 receiving yards thusfar in his career. Hopefully his offer is not a sign of things to come, but this could be a reaction to either a suspected Clemons transfer or the staff concluding that he will not be ready for significant reps next season.