Former Five-Star Recruit Emerges at Unexpected DII College Football Program

With thousands of players entering their names into the college football transfer portal every year, it isn't uncommon for a player to get lost in the shuffle.Whether they transfer to a smaller program or don't generate the buzz they once did, there are a handful of former blue-chip recruits who have fallen off the public's radar.

Former five-star tight end Arik Gilbert would fall into both of those categories.After stops at LSU, George and Nebraska, the former No.

5 overall recruit in the 2020 class has found a new place to call home.

While he has seemingly been there throughout the spring, social media discovered on Tuesday that Gilbert is now playing for Division II program Savannah State.According to the program's recap of its spring game, Gilbert recorded a 39-yard touchdown catch during the March scrimmage.Georgia wide receiver Arik Gilbert (14).Joshua L Jones USA TODAY NETWORKGilbert started eight games for LSU in 2020, where he was expected to burst onto the scene as a generational tight end.

He ended up sitting out in 2021 after deciding to transfer to Georgia.

He played in three games for the Bulldogs the following season before transferring to Nebraska.His time in Lincoln ended after he was arrested following an incident that saw him break into a liquor store, stealing $1,672.07 worth of items, according to ESPN.

An incident that head coach Matt Rhule said left him "disappointed."Really disappointed, really sad for him, Rhule said.

When we took Arik, we knew we had a good group of people who could help him through some of the issues hes dealing with in his life.

Had been really proud of the job he had done in the spring and summer.

To be honest, during camp hes had some struggles.

Hes been working to overcome them.

We have a great group of people who are trying to help him and then obviously last night happened, so I dont have a lot of details.Gilbert has just 37 catches for 384 yards and three touchdowns throughout his career.Related: Travis Hunter's NFL Salary Revealed After Making Draft History.

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