Jumping off the Lane Train? Ole Miss lineman Eli Johnson enters the NCAA transfer portal
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Ole Miss was already prepared to head into the season without projected starter Eli Johnson playing, as the team’s starting center from last season previously announced he would be opting out for this season, but now it appears Johnson plans to finish his career elsewhere.
The rising senior has entered the NCAA transfer portal, as reported by his father, David, who happens to be an Ole Miss 247Sports reporter.
“After much thought and consideration, I have decided to opt-out for the 2020 season,” Eli Johnson wrote after deciding to opt-out for the season. “I will be focusing on completing my Master’s degree at Ole Miss in December. I will forever be grateful for my time here at Ole Miss. God Bless and Hotty Toddy!”
The lineman announced the news leading up to the start of Ole Miss’ current training camp.
Johnson’s decision to sit out came after his father was hospitalized this offseason due to COVID.
Johnson started every game at center for Ole Miss in 2019 and allowed just one sack last season.
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