Another day, another member of the erstwhile UAB football program has found a new collegiate home.
On Twitter early Tuesday afternoon, Jamari Staples announced that he has decided to continue his playing career at Louisville. According to the Louisville Courier-Journal, Staples opted for the ACC school over Auburn.
Also noted by the paper is one of the factors that could’ve played a role in Staples’ decision: "[h]e provides immediate depth to a U of L receiving corps that is losing five seniors, including top target DeVante Parker.”
I have decided to continue my career at the University of Louisville! #GoCards pic.twitter.com/smYgUT8ymg
— J. Stape (@2_GotDaJuice) January 6, 2015
Staples had planned on visiting Auburn in early December, but postponed the trip. He had also received interest from Clemson, Florida and Purdue.
In 2014, Staples had nine receptions for 190 yards and a touchdown. In 2013 as a true freshman, Staples was second on the team in catches (31), yards (458) and receiving touchdowns (four).
Staples was a two-star member of UAB’s 2013 recruiting class coming out of high school in Ashland, Ala. The sophomore will have two years of eligibility remaining, plus his redshirt.
As has been the case for every former Blazer since the program officially disbanded in early December, Staples will be eligible to play immediately in 2015 thanks to a waiver.
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