Deion Colzie and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish fell short of a National Championship, and now that the season is officially over, the wide receiver has decided to enter the transfer portal. While he played four seasons with the Fighting Irish, he never quite cracked the top of the receiver rotation, catching just 21 passes in his Notre Dame career.
The portal gives Colzie a chance to restart and find a place where he can shine brighter. Let’s explore the five best landing spots for the wideout.
Transfer Portal Landing Spots for Deion Colzie
Deion Colzie wasn’t the most prominent Notre Dame Fighting Irish player to hit the transfer portal, but he’s an intriguing athlete who could thrive in a new setting. He’s 6’4″ with speed and reliable hands — three traits that could interest Power Four schools. Here are five that make the most sense.
Clemson Tigers
The Clemson Tigers are on the hunt for a dynamic playmaker, and Colzie might be the best fit for them. Head coach Dabo Swinney’s family-oriented culture and commitment to excellence, along with their championship history might attract Colzie to join the Tigers’ wide receiver room.
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Size and speed are Colzie’s strengths, and fortunately, Clemson covets them. The Tigers refined NFL-ready receivers, DeAndre Hopkins and Tee Higgins, so it will be a great place for Colzie to sharpen his skills.
Georgia Bulldogs
Colzie is a native of Athens and has extensive ties to Georgia. This might be a great opportunity to represent his home crowd once again.
The Bulldogs have become a powerhouse under the leadership of HC Kirby Smart, but their elite team lacked playmakers in the wide receiver room. Colzie could be an intriguing piece for the Bulldogs’ coaching staff.
Florida State Seminoles
The Florida State Seminoles are missing a few pieces on offense, but adding Colzie could go a long way in their pursuit to contend in the ACC next season. The resurrection of the ‘Noles under Mike Norvell took a pause in 2024, but he still knows how to execute in the portal.
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Colzie loves to play explosively, and Florida State’s quarterback and offensive environment are tailored to his strengths. He could find his home here.
South Carolina Gamecocks
South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer is famous for his ability to recruit and develop talent. Under his leadership, the Gamecocks have become a competitive member of the Southeastern Conference.
The receiver room is by committee, and the Gamecocks have kicked the tires on several other receivers — especially taller wideouts. Could Colzie bring the size and speed the Gamecocks need?
Tennessee Volunteers
The Tennessee Volunteers draw attention with their dynamic offense, and head coach Josh Heupel has shown he can optimize a receiver’s potential.
The speed and playmaking abilities of Colzie are the perfect fit for Tennessee’s breakneck offense, so settling in Knoxville could be a game-changing move for him. The Volunteers lost a ton of receiving production in 2024, but if Heupel can pick Colzie from the portal, he might be the missing puzzle piece.
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