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FCS All-American WR Commits To Fresno State In Transfer Portal

This week, Missouri State wide receiver Raylen Sharpe announced his commitment to continue his college football career at Fresno State this fall. Sharpe was a three-star transfer prospect, graded by On3 Sports.

It’s bread on the table, I got family to feed. @FresnoStateFB pic.twitter.com/fGWCJdZdpW
— Raylen Sharpe (@SharpeRaylen) May 1, 2024

A native of Allen, Texas, Sharpe began his college career in Houston in 2021, where he appeared in one game for the Cougars and was also a track & field athlete. He spent the 2022 and 2023 seasons at Missouri State, where he had 307 yards in 2022 and 991 receiving yards in 2023. He also caught seven touchdowns.

Last season with the Bears, Sharpe was an All-America selection by Phil Steele (second team), Associated Press (third team) and Stats Perform (third team). Sharpe also broke the Missouri State program record for receptions in a season with 73. His 991 yards were the second-most in a season in Missouri State history.

Fresno State are scheduled to open their 2024 football season on August 31 at Michigan.

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REPORT: WKU Starting CB Anthony Johnson Jr. Exiting Transfer Portal

On3's Pete Nakos reported on Thursday that Western Kentucky Hilltoppers' defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. had withdrawn from the transfer portal. He originally entered the portal on April 16.

Western Kentucky cornerback Anthony Johnson has withdrawn from the transfer portal, @On3sports has learned.
An On3 College four-star, he recorded 44 tackles and 4 interceptions this past season.https://t.co/VNvB2Ek6qR pic.twitter.com/5sHV5GCkBg
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) May 2, 2024

Johnson was the Defensive MVP of WKU's win over Old Dominion in the Famous Toastery Bowl this past December. He had eight tackles and an interception in that game. Johnson was Pro Football Focus' fourth-highest graded cornerback in 2023 with a score of 90.3.

A Miami native, Johnson spent two seasons at Division II West Florida before joining the Hilltoppers prior to the 2023 season. At UWF, appeared in 21 games, recording 69 tackles, 15 pass break-ups, five interceptions, and two fumble recoveries. He was an All-CUSA Honorable Mention last season with 44 tackles with one TFL, four interceptions, a fumble recovery, and five pass breakups. He also blocked a kick in WKU's win over Louisiana Tech.

Johnson Jr. should have one season of eligibility remaining.