College football hopefuls finding paths blocked by transfer portal

Cadence Burch, a senior football player from North Clayton High School, participated in the Brandon Adams Football Recruiting Summit held at Drew High School in Riverdale. The event aimed to connect high school athletes with college coaches, providing them with opportunities to continue their football careers and education. Burch, seeking to make a strong impression, interacted with various coaches, including Mike Austin, the defensive coordinator from Livingstone College. The summit featured college representatives from NCAA Division II and HBCU programs, highlighting the growing importance of recruitment events in a college athletics landscape increasingly influenced by the transfer portal and scholarship opportunities. The event also served as a tribute to Brandon Adams, a former Georgia Tech football player who passed away unexpectedly in 2019.