The same FCS program has double-dipped in the NCAA transfer portal, FBS division, in bulking up the talent on its football roster.
Monday afternoon, Albany announced via social media that running back Alex James and fullback Max Anthony have officially signed with the program. James, a redshirt junior, comes to Albany from Coastal Carolina, Anthony, a fifth-year senior, from Rutgers.
As both players come to the Great Danes from the FBS ranks, they will each be eligible to play immediately in 2019.
The past two seasons for the Chanticleers, James has rushed for 475 yards and seven touchdowns on 114 carries. He also caught 16 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown.
Anthony had started six of the 27 games in which he played for the Scarlet Knights.