LARAMIE – Craig Bohl stated there might be extra Wyoming gamers getting into the switch portal after the spring sport on April 30.
Solomon Byrd didn’t even wait till the primary spring apply.
The 6-foot-4, 249-pound defensive finish introduced Friday night time he’s in search of a switch after making 87 tackles and 10 sacks throughout his three seasons taking part in for the Cowboys.
Byrd is the twelfth participant to enter the switch portal since UW’s 2021 season ended with a victory over Kent State within the Well-known Idaho Potato Bowl for a disappointing 7-6 end.
“Wyoming! Thanks for the previous 4 years right here,” Byrd posted on social media. “I’m grateful for the chance to play this sport at a blue collar establishment.”
Byrd had a career-high 45 tackles with 6.5 sacks in 2019 earlier than opting out of the 2020 season and struggling a season-ending harm that restricted him to eight video games in 2021.
Different potential starters on the line of defense who left this system by way of the portal are Jaylen Pate and Victor Jones. The Pokes additionally lose beginning defensive finish Garrett Crall to commencement.
DeVonne Harris would be the front-runner to begin at one defensive finish spot when spring apply begins March 29.
Some younger gamers with a chance to fill the void embrace Sabastian Harsh, Oluwaseyi Omotosho, Braden Siders, Tyce Westland and Micah Younger.
Cole Godbout (nostril sort out) and Jordan Bertagnole (defensive sort out) returning on the inside spots.
Comply with UW beat author Ryan Thorburn on Twitter @By_RyanThorburn
