New North Texas head coach Seth Littrell has been on the hunt for a transfer quarterback to help ease his transition into his first head gig. In the end, the former North Carolina offensive coordinator could double-up on his easement, courtesy of the SEC.
Very late last month, it was reported that that Alec Morris had decided to leave Alabama and continue his collegiate playing career at UNT. Littrell’s moves on that front don’t appear to be done as Ole Miss transfer DeVante Kincade confirmed to the Denton Record-Chronicle that, while he’s yet to make a decision, the Mean Green is at the top of his to-do list at the moment.
“I haven’t decided yet,” Kincade told the Record-Chronicle. “I am still talking with my family, but UNT is my top choice.”
Morris would be coming to Denton as a grad transfer and would have one year of eligibility remaining that he could use immediately in 2016. Kincade, barring an unexpected waiver, would be forced to sit out the 2016 season, and then would have a year of eligibility remaining in 2017.
A three-star member of Ole Miss’ 2013 recruiting class, Kincade was rated as the No. 26 pro-style quarterback in the country and the No. 75 player at any position in the state of Texas. After redshirting as a true freshman, Kincade, along with Ryan Buchanan, served as Bo Wallace‘s backup in 2014. Kincade, Buchanan and Kelly, a JUCO transfer, engaged in a three-way battle for the starting job, with Kelly emerging as starter in summer camp.
Kincade attempted 32 passes the past two seasons, including 15 in 2015. With Kelly firmly entrenched as the starter, Kincade opted early last month to leave Oxford.