Kansas football created significant buzz in the transfer portal by securing former Michigan offensive lineman Amir Herring this week. Herring, a redshirt freshman with four years of eligibility, is poised to bolster the team’s offensive line significantly in the coming seasons. With this acquisition finalized, the coaching staff now shifts its focus to another coveted transfer target.
Former Michigan State EDGE rusher Bai Jobe recently concluded his official visit to the Kansas campus. His next stop is Mississippi State, a key contender in the pursuit of Jobe. Following his visit to Mississippi State, Jobe is anticipated to make his college decision in the near future.
Recruiting Update: One of the final targets in the portal season is Michigan State DE transfer Bai Jobe.
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Kansas football hoping for Bai Jobe commitment after official visit
Bai Jobe is essentially a high school recruit with an extra year of experience, having redshirted his freshman season at Michigan State. He was a highly-touted 4-star recruit out of Community Christian School, ranked the 55th-best player in the country by 247Sports. Since entering the transfer portal, Jobe has been rated the 18th-best EDGE rusher and a top-200 player overall.
Despite only playing football since 2018, the Senegal native has demonstrated immense talent and athleticism as a front-four player. Standing at 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds, Jobe has worked to improve his explosiveness by dropping weight. As the highest-ranked player in Michigan State’s 2023 recruiting class, his potential is evident.
Kansas and Mississippi State are considered the frontrunners in Jobe’s recruitment, though he also has a visit scheduled to UTSA. A decision could come as soon as next week if he does not plan any additional visits. The fact that Kansas received the first official visit is seen as a positive sign for the Jayhawks.
The Jayhawks need to fill the void left by the departure of All-Big 12 First-Team EDGE rusher Austin Booker to the NFL. While replacing a player of that caliber will be challenging, Jobe could develop into a special talent if given the opportunity. Kansas fans will be closely monitoring Jobe’s recruitment in the coming days.
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