Oregon DL Tevita Pome'e sends heartfelt message to program after entering transfer portal
Oregon defensive lineman Tevita Pome’e entered the NCAA transfer portal on Friday. He has since explained his intention in a post via X.
“I am incredibly grateful to God for everything that he has done for me so far. I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to the coaches here at Oregon for giving me the opportunity to play football,” Pome’e wrote. “Through this experience, I have grown both on and off the field, and for that, I am truly thankful. To my teammates, I pray for nothing but the best for you all.
“The sky is the limit, and I will cherish every moment we have spent together. After much prayer and discussion with my family, I have decided to enter the transfer portal with four years of eligibility.”
Pome’e played high school football at Layton Christian Academy (UT), where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 662 overall recruit in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services.
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