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If Louisville football targets graduate transfers, who might they be?

By Jacob Lane

MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 17: Kyle Penniston #49 of the Wisconsin Badgers scores a touchdown while being guarded by Bobby Baker #2 of the Georgia State Panthers in the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 17: Kyle Penniston #49 of the Wisconsin Badgers scores a touchdown while being guarded by Bobby Baker #2 of the Georgia State Panthers in the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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STATE COLLEGE, PA – OCTOBER 27: Tommy Stevens #2 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates after rushing for a 3 yard touchdown in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes on October 27, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA – OCTOBER 27: Tommy Stevens #2 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates after rushing for a 3 yard touchdown in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes on October 27, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Tommy Stevens – QB

Former team: Penn State

Career stats: 304 passing yards, 4 TD’s, 1 INT, 76 carries, 506 rushing yards, 8 TD’s, 14 receptions, 62 yards, 2 TD’s 

At this point it doesn’t seem like Louisville has any interest in adding more quarterbacks due to needs at other positions, especially ones who have one year of eligibility remaining that want to start from day one.

However, if Satterfield does decide to bring in a QB who is a better fit for his offensive scheme than the easy answer is Tommy Stevens from Penn State.

Stevens has spent the last several seasons as the backup to All-American Trace McSorley and looked to be the guy in Happy Valley this season before an injury happened at the end of the 2018 season. That injury forced him to miss a lot of time and a lot of valuable reps, which opened up a QB competition for James Franklin.

Instead of staying and risking the chance of losing what he believed to be his, Stevens put his name in the portal and is now looking for a new home.

In the new look Louisville offense, Stevens combination of making plays through the air and on the ground with his legs would be a welcomed addition. He’s also got a lot of versatility to his game, as he played snaps in the backfield as a running back as well as at tight end. While I’m not sure Stevens is a more talented QB than Jawon Pass or Malik Cunningham, I do believe that he offers more of a complete, all-around game.

I wrote about Stevens’ last month as a QB to keep an eye on for Louisville, saying:

"Stevens showed a lot of good things through his three years as a backup. He threw for 304 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception, but that’s not it. He also showed a willingness to play other positions, and help provide a different level of versatility to the Penn State offense by playing in the wildcat and different formations at running back and even tight end, combining for 568 all-purpose yards and 10 more touchdowns (8 rushing, 2 receiving)."

There’s been no word on who Stevens might be entertaining as potential options, but my guess is with most school’s semester ending and summer school enrollment beginning, if there’s going to be legs to this, we’ll know in the next week or two.

Pros: Versatile QB who has the ability to make plays with his legs and arm and has proven that playing all over the field.

Cons: Has little experience as a starting QB and only has stats from blowouts to show for his career.

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