SMU OL Branson Hickman to enter NCAA Transfer Portal
SMU offensive lineman Branson Hickman will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal in the spring portal window, he announced on Twitter. The Dallas native has one year of eligibility remaining.
“First, I’d like to thank SMU for a great four years. The relationships I have built with my teammates will last a lifetime, this past season will be one we remember forever. I’d like to thank coach Lashlee, coach Justice, coach Griz and his staff for developing me these past two years.
“I will be entering my name in the transfer portal in April while I work on finishing my degree at SMU.”
Hickman has 33 starts under his belt after playing in two games during the 2020 season. He’s been the team’s starting center since the 2021 season when he played in nine games with seven starts.
SMU does have another center option on the roster in former Miami starting center Jakai Clark. Clark played some guard for the Mustangs this season while redshirting. With his final year of eligibility, Clark figures to slide right in at center with over 40 starts at the college level.
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