With the additions of Kentucky offensive lineman transfer Naasir Watkins and Auburn defensive lineman transfer Dre Butler, it is time to take a fresh look at Liberty’s scholarship situation for next season. Liberty had 17 players sign in December, and has had five more players from the portal commit to the Flames. Liberty has also lost seven scholarship players to the portal since September 1st.
Taking all of that into account, Liberty’s current scholarshsip count for next season is 85 (see list below). That means the Flames are actually full for 2022 unless there have been players on the below list that have been removed from scholarship.
That is where things currently stand. Of course, things are always fluid. More players could elect to enter the portal at any time. After spring ball is a time when there could be another influx of players into the portal across the country, including at Liberty potentially.
Note: The list below includes players with eligibility who have not entered the portal or turned pro, as well as transfers who have announced their commitment, as well as class of 2022 recruits who have signed with Liberty. Incoming transfers and 2022 recruits are noted accordingly.
QUARTERBACK (5)
Johnathan Bennett
Sean Brown
Nate Hampton
Kaidon Salter
Charlie Brewer (Incoming Transfer)
RUNNING BACK (5)
Malik Caper
TJ Green
Troy Henderson
Shedro Louis
Dae Dae Hunter (Incoming Transfer)
WIDE RECEIVER (10)
Kylen Austin
Brody Brumm
CJ Daniels
Demario Douglas
Noah Frith
Jaivian Lofton
Treon Sibley
CJ Yarbrough
Caleb Snead (Incoming Transfer)
Markel Fortenberry (2022)
TIGHT END (6)
Michael Bollinger
Jerome Jackson
Brayden Monday
Bentley Hanshaw (IncomingTransfer)
Austin Henderson (Incoming Transfer)
Teigan Martin (2022)
OFFENSIVE LINE (15)
Andrew Adair
Gage Bassham
Jacob Bodden
Will Buchanan
Mason Bundy
Jonathan Graham
Brian Hannibal
Harrison Hayes
John Kourtis
Cooper McCaw
Chase MItchell
Brendan Schlittler
Cam Reddy (Incoming Transfer)
Naasir Watkins (Incoming Transfer)
Reggie Young (Incoming Transfer)
DEFENSIVE LINE (19)
Chris Boti
Marquise Brunson
Kendy Charles
Henry Chibueze
TreShaun Clark
Jay Hardy
Durrell Johnson
Micaiah Overton
Karsen Perkins
Kaci Seegars
Jackson Shirer
Stephen Sings V
Aakil Washington
Rashad Whitehead
Khristian Zachary
Dre Butler (Incoming Transfer)
Bryce Dixon (2022)
Claudel Bazile (2022)
Miyon Conaway (2022)
LINEBACKER (6)
Tyren Dupree
Micah Glaize
Jerome Jolly, Jr.
Ahmad Walker
Mike Smith, Jr. (Incoming Transfer)
Jordan Norwood (2022)
CORNERS (7)
Daijahn Anthony
Deon Biggins
Chris Megginson
Amarian Williams
Kobe Singleton (Incoming Transfer)
Antwon Jackson (2022)
Dexter Ricks, Jr. (2022)
SAFETIES (9)
Tim Coutras
Jaylon Jimmerson
Rocket Rahimi
Quinton Reese
Javon Scruggs
Juawan Treadwell
Brylan Green (2022)
A’Khori Jones (2022)
Jayden Sweeney (2022)
SPECIALISTS (3)
Aidan Alves
Austin Mock
Jason Stricker