In the first two months of Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko’s first offseason with the program, he has had incredible success through the transfer portal, acquiring 22 veterans, which has stood out among the rest of the SEC outside of Ole Miss.
After several position groups had already been rebuilt, including what was a weak cornerback rotation in 2023, the offensive line returned nearly every starter outside or right guard, Layden Robinson. Still, it could use even more depth while creating added competition during spring/fall camp.
This week, it was reported that former Duke center/guard Scott Elliott, who appeared in 10 games at center last season under Elko during his final year leading the Blue Devils, entered the transfer portal with one season of eligibility remaining.
Standing at 6-3 and nearly 300 pounds, Elliott transferred to Duke last season after three years at Harvard, graduating from the prestigious University last May. Looking ahead, Texas A&M’s starting center spot is currently manned by redshirt junior Bryce Foster, who struggled for a majority of his starts in 2023.
NEWS: Duke IOL Scott Elliott has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, per @PeteNakos_
Elliott appeared in 10 games at Center this season for the Blue Devils after starting his career at Harvard. He was an All-Ivy League honorable mention in 2022. https://t.co/HQUEObDYxu pic.twitter.com/HcpMV5G2yY
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal_) March 4, 2024
Even more notable, Elliott’s experience with new Texas A&M O-line coach Adam Cushing should be a big draw, as Cushing followed Elko from Duke after last season.
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