Demarcus Gregory was in the transfer portal for only a few hours before a coach reached out to him.
The Duncan, S.C. native began his college career at Ole Miss in 2018, joining a receiver room that featured multiple players who’d go on to the NFL, including Philadelphia Eagle AJ Brown, Seattle Seahawk DK Metcalf, New York Jet Elijah Moore and Miami Dolphin Braylon Sanders — a group dubbed “Nasty Wideouts.” Gregory was redshirted in his first year with the Rebels, played in 16 games over the next two seasons, then transferred to South Florida last year where he played in all 12 games, making three starts.
Gregory doesn’t remember the exact day he entered the transfer portal again — he said it took place “right after” the 2021 season ended and many outlets reported it on Dec. 7. USF had gone 2-10 on the year and he wanted to find a place that gave him a better chance to succeed. What Gregory does remember, though, is former Texas State offensive coordinator Jacob Peeler immediately messaging him on Twitter.
