Miners make a portal splash, landing a former P4 starter in linebacker Dorian Jones

[Parker Thune]

MinerInsider - UTEP picks up a commitment from Cincinnati transfer LB Dorian Jones

Miners add much-needed experience to the linebacker room in Jones, a former P4 starter at multiple schools

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[FiliUTEP]

So UTEP traded Tyrin Smith for this guy? 👍👍

 

[PickMyAxe915]

So UTEP traded Tyrin Smith for this guy? 👍👍

And Tyrin will quit halfway through the season. Win win for us.

 

[utep2step]

Nice!

 

[PickMyAxe915]

UTEP added Brown-Turner from Florida State and JaCorey Hammett from West Virginia. Add in Tray Dunson and Dorian Hopkins from Austin Peay and Tulsa, respectively. And then the #1 player in NM in Schufelt, Trace Meadows and Brandon Jones as the younger guys. LB is loaded with depth.

 

[PicksForPaydirt]

I'm hopeful that we keep all these transfers and see them make a huge impact to the defense. This is an exciting time for UTEP football.

 

[Parker Thune]

UTEP added Brown-Turner from Florida State and JaCorey Hammett from West Virginia. Add in Tray Dunson and Dorian Hopkins from Austin Peay and Tulsa, respectively. And then the #1 player in NM in Schufelt, Trace Meadows and Brandon Jones as the younger guys. LB is loaded with depth.

Brandon Jones was a REALLY good get.

 

[DBminer]

What in the world is going on with Utep? 😂

 

[Rot]

It’s great to see the Florida connection to UTEP. Hope Dorian Jones picks up where Tyrice Knight left off. It would be cool to see other Miners get into the NFL after this season.

 

[FeralFelidae]

What in the world is going on with Utep? 😂

Nebraska better watch out!