Porter's Playbook | The Coaching Career of DJ Porter

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Probably give Sayin nightmares but ain’t done nothing here

[The Hunted]

look at you guys climbing up that ladder, USF has always intrigued me. they have some nice jersey, love the stadium and also big fan of Brown until next year when he puts on that other Jersey)

Great work in here man.

[djp73]

look at you guys climbing up that ladder, USF has always intrigued me. they have some nice jersey, love the stadium and also big fan of Brown until next year when he puts on that other Jersey)

Great work in here man.

We’re knocking on the top ten

Definitely like the uniforms and the stadium too.

Appreciate it, thanks

[Soapy]

look at you guys climbing up that ladder, USF has always intrigued me. they have some nice jersey, love the stadium and also big fan of Brown until next year when he puts on that other Jersey)

fuck byrum brown. all my homies hate byrum brown.

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ROADRUNNERS CAN'T GET AWAY FROM BULLS

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UTSA nearly spoils Hewlett and Bridgewater's big day, Bulls defense slams door late

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Saturday October 7, 2028 | 1:00 PM | Alamodome | San Antonio, Texas

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San Antonio, Texas - UTSA refused to fade quietly, but No. 12 South Florida made sure there would be no escape from the Alamodome on Saturday afternoon. Behind a poised, efficient performance from quarterback Locklan Hewlett and a defense that tightened when it mattered most, the Bulls pulled away late to secure a 38–25 win over the Roadrunners in an American Conference showdown.

USF struck first and never fully relinquished control, yet UTSA lingered within one score well into the second half. Every time the Roadrunners threatened to flip the game, the Bulls responded, often through the air, where Hewlett and wideout Jordyn Bridgewater proved to be the difference.

The opening quarter set the tone. After both teams traded early possessions, Hewlett capped a crisp drive with a one-yard touchdown strike to Bridgewater at the 4:38 mark. It was the first of three touchdown catches for Bridgewater, who repeatedly stressed UTSA’s secondary with speed and separation.

South Florida extended the lead early in the second quarter when Hewlett found Gerald Camarda on a short three-yard score, but UTSA answered immediately. John Ricci powered in from three yards out to pull the Roadrunners back within striking distance, and after a late Bulls touchdown run by Nicholas Daniel, Shane Kurtz drilled a 49-yard field goal as time expired in the half to make it 21–10.

The third quarter was UTSA’s best stretch of the afternoon. Morgan Lanning’s five-yard touchdown run, followed by a successful two-point conversion, cut the deficit to just three. But the momentum swing was brief. On the ensuing drive Hewlett hit Bridgewater in stride for a 53 yard catch and run touchdown, reasserting USF’s control. UTSA responded once more when freshman quarterback Caesar Barbosa hit Isaiah Butler-Tanner for a seven-yard touchdown just before the quarter ended, keeping hope alive at 28–25.

That hope was extinguished in the fourth quarter by a Bulls defense that delivered its most disciplined series of the game. Jordyn Bridgewater completed his hat trick with a three-yard touchdown reception early in the quarter, and Dom Bragg added a 45-yard field goal with under two minutes remaining to seal the outcome. The Bulls pressured and picked off Barbosa twice in the final frame.

Statistically, the game reflected USF’s steady grip. The Bulls outgained UTSA 406–280 in total offense and held a decisive edge in first downs (27–15). Hewlett finished 31-of-41 for 300 yards and four touchdowns without an interception, calmly dissecting coverages and converting key third downs. Bridgewater led all receivers with 128 yards and three scores, including the back-breaking score in the third quarter.

UTSA leaned heavily on Barbosa, who accounted for 226 total yards, but his two interceptions loomed large. While Kingston Jones and George Ruggs produced explosive plays downfield, the Roadrunners struggled to sustain drives late, converting just one of three fourth-down attempts and finishing with a minus-two turnover margin.

Defensively, UTSA was active, Preston Davis recorded 16 tackles, but the unit couldn’t get off the field often enough, as USF converted 66 percent of its third downs and finished a perfect 4-for-4 in the red zone.

In the end, the Roadrunners showed resilience and flashes of balance, but South Florida’s efficiency and composure were decisive. For UTSA, it was another reminder that hanging around isn’t enough against a ranked opponent and the Bulls made sure of that before the final whistle.

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Scoring Summary
First Quarter
USF – Jordyn Bridgewater 1-yard pass from Locklan Hewlett (Dom Bragg kick), 4:38
Second Quarter
USF – Gerald Camarda 3-yard pass from Locklan Hewlett (Dom Bragg kick), 8:22
UTSA – John Ricci 3-yard run (Shane Kurtz kick), 6:22
USF – Nicholas Daniel 3-yard run (Dom Bragg kick), 1:03
UTSA – Shane Kurtz 49-yard FG, 0:05
Third Quarter
UTSA – Morgan Lanning 5-yard run (Caesar Barbosa 2-point conversion), 5:54
USF – Jordyn Bridgewater 53-yard pass from Locklan Hewlett (Dom Bragg kick), 4:50
UTSA – Isaiah Butler-Tanner 7-yard pass from Caesar Barbosa (Shane Kurtz kick), 0:03
Fourth Quarter
USF – Jordyn Bridgewater 3-yard pass from Locklan Hewlett (Dom Bragg kick), 4:09
USF – Dom Bragg 45-yard FG, 1:58

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USF Stat Leaders
Passing
L. Hewlett – 31/41, 300 Yds, 4 TD, 0 INT, 75.0%, 7.3 YPA
Rushing
C. Suggs – 6 Car, 43 Yds, 7.1 Avg
S. Snead – 8 Car, 32 Yds, 4.0 Avg
N. Daniel – 6 Car, 20 Yds, 3.3 Avg, 1 TD
T. McLaughlin – 2 Car, 9 Yds, 4.5 Avg
G. Shembo – 3 Car, 9 Yds, 3.0 Avg
L. Hewlett – 2 Car, -7 Yds, -3.5 Avg
Receiving
J. Bridgewater – 7 Rec, 128 Yds, 18.2 Avg, 3 TD, Long 53
J. Stoneburner – 6 Rec, 55 Yds, 9.1 Avg, Long 21
G. Camarda – 8 Rec, 43 Yds, 5.3 Avg, 1 TD, Long 10
S. Snead – 4 Rec, 21 Yds, 5.2 Avg
D. Smith – 1 Rec, 15 Yds, 15.0 Avg, Long 15
K. Michaels – 1 Rec, 13 Yds, 13.0 Avg
N. Daniel – 1 Rec, 12 Yds, 12.0 Avg
D. Sahara – 1 Rec, 11 Yds, 11.0 Avg
T. McLaughlin – 1 Rec, 6 Yds, 6.0 Avg
C. Suggs – 1 Rec, -4 Yds
Defense
E. Rance – 8 Tkl (4 Solo), 2 TFL
J. Hatch – 7 Tkl (5 Solo), 1 TFL, 1 INT
I. Singleton – 6 Tkl, 1 TFL
G. Jenkins – 5 Tkl
D. Igbinoghene – 5 Tkl, 1 INT, 40 INT Yds
C. Keys – 5 Tkl, 2 TFL, 0.5 Sack
T. Bennett – 4 Tkl, 2 TFL
K. Wynn – 2 Tkl, 1 TFL, 0.5 Sack
Special Teams
D. Bragg – 1/1 FG, Long 46; 5/5 XP
D. McSurdy – 1 Punt, 45 Yds (45.0 Avg), Net 37
L. Dragos – 2 KR, 42 Yds (21.0 Avg), Long 21
E. York – 2 KR, 41 Yds (20.5 Avg), Long 25; 1 PR, 10 Yds (10.0 Avg), Long 10

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UTSA Stat Leaders
Passing
C. Barbosa – 14/23, 176 Yds, 1 TD, 2 INT, 60.0%, 7.6 YPA
Rushing
C. Barbosa – 13 Car, 50 Yds, 3.8 Avg
J. Ricci – 16 Car, 45 Yds, 2.8 Avg, 1 TD
M. Lanning – 1 Car, 5 Yds, 5.0 Avg, 1 TD
T. Battles – 1 Car, 4 Yds, 4.0 Avg
Receiving
K. Jones – 5 Rec, 83 Yds, 16.6 Avg, Long 27
G. Ruggs – 2 Rec, 39 Yds, 19.5 Avg, Long 23
N. Wallace – 2 Rec, 19 Yds, 9.5 Avg, Long 11
T. Battles – 2 Rec, 15 Yds, 7.5 Avg, Long 15
K. Price – 1 Rec, 13 Yds, 13.0 Avg, Long 13
I. Butler-Tanner – 2 Rec, 7 Yds, 3.5 Avg, 1 TD, Long 7
Defense
P. Davis – 16 Tkl (7 Solo), 1 TFL
R. Johnson Jr. – 14 Tkl (6 Solo), 1 TFL
D. Rowe – 12 Tkl (5 Solo)
C. Correa – 4 Tkl (1 Solo), 1.0 Sack
D. Keyton – 5 Tkl, 2 TFL
E. House – 6 Tkl
D. Berry – 6 Tkl
Special Teams
S. Kurtz – 1/1 FG, Long 49; 2/2 XP
M. Petro – 2 Punts, 72 Yds (36.0 Avg), Net 31.0, 1 Inside 20
D. Stoneburner – 1 KR, 19 Yds (19.0 Avg), Long 19
I. Day – 1 PR, 8 Yds (8.0 Avg), Long 8

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Team Stats Comparison

Category	USF	UTSA
Score	38	25
First Downs	27	15
Total Offense	406	280
Total Plays	68	54
Yards Per Play	6.0	5.2
Rush | Yards | TD	27 | 106 | 1	31 | 104 | 2
Yards Per Rush	3.9	3.4
Comp | Att | TD	31 | 41 | 4	14 | 23 | 1
Yards Per Pass	7.3	7.7
Passing Yards	300	176
3rd Down Conv.	8 | 12 (66%)	6 | 12 (50%)
4th Down Conv.	2 | 2 (100%)	1 | 3 (33%)
2 Pt Conv.	0 | 0 (0%)	1 | 1 (100%)
Red Zone TD | FG | %	4 | 0 | 100%	2 | 0 | 66%
Turnovers	0 (+2)	2 (-2)
Fumbles Lost	0	0
Interceptions	0	2
PR Yards	10	8
KR Yards	83	19
Total Yards	499	307
Punts (Avg)	45.0	36.0
Penalties	3 | 31	1 | 3

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USF POSTGAME REPORT

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USF 38 – UTSA 25

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Offense
–USF used explosive passing and situational execution to pull away late, defeating UTSA 38–25 at the Alamodome in a game that remained tight well into the fourth quarter.
–Quarterback Locklan Hewlett delivered his most complete performance of the season, completing 31 of 41 passes for 300 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. Hewlett consistently punished UTSA blitz looks and converted key third and fourth downs to sustain momentum.
–Jordyn Bridgewater was the difference-maker, hauling in seven receptions for 128 yards and three touchdowns, including a 53-yard strike that swung momentum back to USF after UTSA closed the gap in the third quarter.
–USF’s rushing attack complemented the passing game just enough to keep UTSA honest. Nicholas Daniel punched in a short touchdown run, while Steven Snead and Connor Suggs provided steady yards in key situations.
–The Bulls finished with 27 first downs, averaged 6.0 yards per play, and controlled the game by converting 66% of their third downs and a perfect 2-for-2 on fourth down.
–“We knew we had to stay aggressive,” Head Coach DJ Porter said. “They kept answering, but our guys stayed poised and executed when it mattered most.”

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Defense
–USF’s defense bent at times but delivered in critical moments, forcing two interceptions and shutting the door in the fourth quarter as UTSA searched for a tying score.
–Jathan Hatch and David Igbinoghene each recorded fourth quarter interceptions, with Igbinoghene returning his pick 40 yards with under 10 seconds left in the game.
–The Bulls limited UTSA to 15 first downs and just 280 yards of total offense, repeatedly forcing the Roadrunners into long-yardage situations.
–Despite allowing two UTSA rushing touchdowns and a successful two-point conversion, USF tightened coverage late and prevented any sustained fourth-quarter drives.
–USF finished plus-two in turnover margin, a decisive edge in a game that otherwise featured long stretches of back-and-forth play.

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Special Teams
–Kicker Dom Bragg was perfect on the day, converting all five extra points and drilling a 45-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach.
–Punter Dorian McSurdy's lone punt traveled 45 yards, pinning UTSA deep and aiding field position.
–USF’s return units provided a clear edge, finishing with 83 kick return yards compared to UTSA’s 19.

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Quotables
“Jordyn made plays when we needed them most. That’s what great receivers do,” – DJ Porter
“We stayed locked in even when they made a run. Nobody panicked,” – Jordyn Bridgewater
“Turnovers and stops late, we know that’s winning football,” – David Igbinoghene
“We trusted the reads and kept attacking. The line gave me time all day,” – Locklan Hewlett

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News
–USF improved to 6–0 on the season with the road victory.
–Jordyn Bridgewater’s three-touchdown performance earned him another American Conference OPOTW honor.
-Lakeland, Florida's Barry Boykins, a four-star OLB, announced his commitment to USF on Tumblr.
-Four star DT Brian Royer of Largo, Florida committed to the Bulls, making the signing public by taking out a full page advertisement in the Largo Patch.

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Injury Notes
–USF exited the game without any additional injuries.

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Next Up
–USF will travel to Denton, Texas next week to continue American Conference play against North Texas (4-2|1-1) as the Bulls look to extend their undefeated start.

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AMERICAN CONFERENCE REPORT

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American Conference Standings

Team	W-L	PCT	CONF	PF	PA	DIFF	MOV	HOME	AWAY	STK
#11 USF	6-0	1.000	2-0	196	113	+83	+13.8	4-0	2-0	W6
Rice	5-1	.833	2-0	147	108	+39	+6.5	3-0	2-1	W5
Florida Atlantic	4-2	.667	2-1	187	128	+59	+9.8	3-0	1-2	L1
Tulane	3-2	.600	1-1	130	114	+16	+3.2	3-0	0-2	W2
North Texas	4-2	.667	1-1	181	132	+49	+8.2	2-2	2-0	W1
Tulsa	2-3	.400	1-1	126	123	+3	+0.6	2-1	0-2	W2
East Carolina	2-4	.333	1-1	171	198	-27	-4.5	1-2	1-2	L1
UAB	2-3	.400	1-2	117	122	-5	-1.0	1-2	1-1	L2
Temple	3-4	.429	1-2	187	213	-26	-3.7	1-2	2-2	L1
UTSA	3-3	.500	1-2	185	149	+36	+6.0	1-2	2-1	L2
Charlotte	3-2	.600	1-2	158	118	+40	+8.0	2-1	1-1	W1
Memphis	2-4	.333	1-2	131	216	-85	-14.2	2-1	0-3	W1

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American Conference Week 6 Scores
North Texas 20, UAB 7
Rice 27, UConn 14
#11 USF 38, UTSA 25
Memphis 34, Temple 24
Tulane 39, UCLA 37
Charlotte 35, Florida Atlantic 16
Tulsa 29, East Carolina 26

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American Conference Players of the Week (Week 6)
Offensive: Jordyn Bridgewater – WR – USF | W 38–25 at UTSA | 7 REC, 128 REC YDS, 18.3 AVG, 3 REC TD
Defensive: DJ Pickett – CB – Tulane | W 39–37 vs UCLA | 4 TKL, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 TD

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American Conference Week 7 Schedule
East Carolina at Rice – Sat, Oct 14 – 12:00 PM
#11 USF at North Texas – Sat, Oct 14 – 12:30 PM
UTSA at Tulsa – Sat, Oct 14 – 3:30 PM
UAB at Tulane – Sat, Oct 14 – 6:45 PM
Charlotte at Memphis – Sat, Oct 14 – 7:30 PM

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NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

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Media Top 25 Rankings

RANK	LW	NAME / VOTES	W-L	PTS	LAST WEEK	THIS WEEK
1	1	LSU (42)	5-0	1,602	W 57–17 vs Vanderbilt	Army
2	2	Alabama (26)	5-0	1,534	—	at Vanderbilt
3	3	Clemson	6-0	1,467	W 52–21 vs Syracuse	—
4	4	Georgia	5-0	1,413	W 59–28 vs Auburn	at Kentucky
5	5	USC	5-0	1,322	W 28–17 vs Iowa	at Northwestern
6	6	Oregon	5-0	1,261	W 56–7 vs Michigan State	at Wisconsin
7	7	Michigan	5-1	1,173	W 13–10 vs Northwestern	16 Nebraska
8	8	Pittsburgh	5-1	1,126	W 23–13 vs Virginia Tech	at California
9	9	Miami	4-2	1,041	W 28–18 vs Stanford	at Boston College
10	11	North Carolina	6-0	986	—	Wake Forest
11	12	USF	6-0	881	W 38–25 at UTSA	at North Texas
12	13	Tennessee	5-1	854	W 52–20 vs Kentucky	—
13	14	Notre Dame	6-1	777	W 52–3 at Purdue	Stanford
14	15	Texas	4-1	762	W 28–25 vs #24 Mississippi State	22 Oklahoma
15	17	Ohio State	5-1	660	W 31–25 vs #25 Washington	at 21 Penn State
16	18	Nebraska	5-1	610	W 59–26 at Minnesota	at 7 Michigan
17	20	Texas A&M	5-0	556	W 49–14 at South Carolina	at Florida
18	19	Louisiana	6-0	525	W 45–43 vs James Madison	—
19	24	Boise State	4-1	380	—	at San Diego State
20	25	BYU	4-1	333	W 41–0 vs Virginia	at Utah
21	NR	Penn State	3-2	295	—	15 Ohio State
22	10	Oklahoma	5-2	293	L 52–36 at Ole Miss	14 Texas
23	NR	NC State	5-1	285	—	SMU
24	21	Mississippi State	5-1	213	L 28–25 at #14 Texas	Arkansas
25	23	Washington	4-2	142	L 31–25 at #15 Ohio State	at Indiana

Others receiving votes: Kansas (135), Utah (113), Florida State (107), Wisconsin (97), Wake Forest (87), Florida (67), Oregon State (13)
Dropped from rankings: Utah (16), Auburn (22)

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National Players of the Week (Week 6)
Defensive: Roderick Lowell – CB – Nebraska | W 59–26 at Minnesota | 8 TKL, 1 TFL, 2 INT, 1 PBU
Offensive: Malik Clark – WR – Tennessee | W 52–20 vs Kentucky | 11 REC, 182 REC YDS, 16.5 AVG, 4 REC TD

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2028 Heisman Watch
Malik Clark – WR – Tennessee | Last Game vs Kentucky (W 52–20) | 11 REC, 182 REC YDS, 16.5 AVG, 4 REC TD
Ethan Houck – QB – Notre Dame | Last Game at Purdue (W 52–3) | 20–28, 294 PASS YDS, 10.5 YPA, 5 PASS TD, 1 INT; 7 CAR, 22 RUSH YDS
George Woodhead – WR – Colorado | Last Game at Texas Tech (L 42–24) | 5 REC, 86 REC YDS, 17.2 AVG, 1 REC TD
Gio Lopez – QB – North Carolina | No Game Last Week
DeJuan Williams – HB – LSU | Last Game vs Vanderbilt (W 57–17) | 22 CAR, 81 RUSH YDS, 2 RUSH TD; 3 REC, 20 REC YDS

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[ShireNiner]

Turnovers won the game. Defense stepped up when it mattered but nearly let them back in it.

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USF RECRUITING REPORT

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BULLS LAND IN-STATE DEFENSIVE PAIR IN BOYKINS, ROYER

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Taken together, Boykins and Royer represent intentional roster construction.

One linebacker who organizes, communicates, and cleans up

One interior lineman who disrupts timing and sets the tone up front

Both are Florida products. Both fit clearly defined roles. And both chose USF not just because of proximity, but because they see a program on the rise, one where they can help shape the identity rather than inherit it.

For the Bulls, kicking off the Class of 2029 with two of the highest recruits they have ever landed shows that DJ Porter and his staff are not content with what they have already achieved in Tampa and they are putting the rest of college football on notice.

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Barry Boykins - WILL Linebacker
Lakeland, Florida | 6’3”, 233 lbs | 4★ | #129 Nationally

For Barry Boykins, the decision to stay home wasn’t about comfort, it was about ownership.

Growing up in Lakeland, Boykins was the type of player coaches leaned on before they trusted the scoreboard. He was the one pointing out alignments, correcting teammates between snaps, and calling out route concepts before the ball was even snapped. That football IQ is what first separated him from the pack, and it’s why his recruitment quietly accelerated once programs realized he wasn’t just athletic, he understood the game.

USF made Boykins feel like more than a linebacker target. From the beginning, the Bulls pitched him as a defensive centerpiece, a future on-field extension of the coaching staff who could anchor the linebacker group while dictating flow, tempo, and communication. The staff emphasized how his range would allow them to be aggressive up front while trusting him to clean up anything that leaked through.

Boykins bought into that vision early. The proximity to home mattered, but so did the idea of helping elevate a program that’s clearly trending upward. With USF stacking wins and building momentum, Boykins saw an opportunity to be part of something formative rather than inherited. He didn’t want to blend in, he wanted to lead.

At 6’3” and already north of 230 pounds, Boykins projects as a modern linebacker who can stay on the field in every situation. He’s comfortable scraping laterally, patient enough to diagnose misdirection, and athletic enough to drop into coverage without becoming a liability. Coaches believe his knowledge of the game will translate quickly, allowing him to compete for early snaps even as a freshman.

For USF, Boykins represents more than just a highly rated in-state recruit, he’s a tone-setter. A defender who communicates, commands respect and raises the baseline of everyone around him.

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Brian Royer - Defensive Tackle
Largo, Florida | 6’3”, 282 lbs | 4★ | #57 Nationally

Brian Royer’s recruitment didn’t hinge on flash. It hinged on violence, the controlled, purposeful kind that wins games in November.

Out of Largo, Royer developed a reputation as a problem for opposing offensive lines. Not because he chased stats, but because he ruined game plans. Guards couldn’t sit comfortably. Centers couldn’t climb to the second level. Plays that were supposed to develop simply… didn’t.

USF identified Royer early as a priority in the trenches, and for good reason. His frame, leverage, and natural power make him a textbook interior disruptor, but it’s his motor that separates him from similarly built prospects. Royer doesn’t play one snap at a time, he plays drives. He wears opponents down.

The Bulls’ staff sold Royer on opportunity and identity. They weren’t looking for a rotational body; they were looking for someone to anchor the interior and allow the defense to dictate terms. With USF emphasizing physicality up front, Royer saw a chance to step into a role where effort and toughness would be rewarded immediately.

Like Boykins, Royer valued staying in Florida, but more importantly, he valued development. USF’s vision for him centered on refining his hand usage, pad level, and pass-rush counters, turning raw power into consistent disruption. Royer excels in the fine art of interior pass rushing: collapse the pocket, eliminate escape lanes, and make life miserable for quarterbacks.

Royer’s commitment gives USF something every defense needs but few develop organically in a young interior presence who can grow into a weekly matchup problem. He may not arrive as the loudest name in the class, but coaches believe he’ll be one of the most impactful over time.

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USF Football Class of 2029

Last	First	Position	Class	Star Rating	Nat Rank	Pos Rank	State Rank	Height	Weight	Hometown
Boykins	Barry	WILL	HS		57	7	10	6'3”	233	Lakeland, FL
Royer	Brian	DT	HS		129	7	25	6'3”	282	Largo, FL

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