Quarterback Jaden Rashada, known for his journey through various college football programs, has found a new home at Mississippi State after transferring from Sacramento State, as announced by the university on Thursday.
At just 22 years old, Rashada has already experienced a unique college football career. He entered the transfer portal after limited playing time at Sacramento State, where he recorded 264 passing yards and threw one touchdown on 17-of-42 passing over six games last season. With two years of eligibility remaining, Rashada is looking to reinvigorate his career at Mississippi State.
Originally from high school, Rashada committed to play at Miami but later signed a letter of intent with the Florida Gators. Unfortunately, he did not play for Florida and subsequently pursued legal action against former head coach Billy Napier and a prominent booster due to a disappointing NIL deal estimated at nearly $14 million.
His freshman season at Arizona State saw him starting in three games, but a knee injury curtailed his campaign. After that, Rashada transferred to Georgia, yet he did not make an appearance in any games before moving to Sacramento State, where he played last season.
As he embarks on this new chapter with the Bulldogs, Rashada aims to make a significant impact in the SEC and overcome the challenges he has faced throughout his college career. His determination is sure to inspire both fans and teammates alike, and many will be eager to see how he performs in this fresh opportunity.