SEC Quarterback Joins Transfer Portal Ahead of College Football Playoff

The SEC Championship is set for Saturday, pitting the Georgia Bulldogs against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Meanwhile, other SEC teams are looking ahead, either hoping for a College Football Playoff spot, preparing for bowl games, or planning for the offseason. Attention is also turning to 2026, as the early signing period for high school recruits begins this week. The NCAA transfer portal officially opens on January 2, and several players are already declaring their intentions to move.

Vanderbilt University will soon lose a key player at the quarterback position. Reports from On3's Pete Nakos indicate that Drew Dickey, the Commodores quarterback, intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Dickey has been with Vanderbilt for four seasons but has seen limited action, appearing in only three games during that span. This season, he completed 1-of-2 passes for 28 yards in a 70-21 victory over Georgia State and added three rushes for 13 yards, including a touchdown. Throughout his career, Dickey has primarily served as a backup, and he is now seeking an opportunity for more playing time.

Originally a three-star recruit in the 2022 class, Dickey hails from Austin, Texas. He chose Vanderbilt over offers from Colorado State, Marshall, and Maryland.

Author: Noah Whitman