contribute meaningfully on the field for 2-3 years at the P4 level than FCS players who were the best on their team and in some cases FCS All-Americans.

If I only have a handful of portal scholarships to use I would rather use them on proven performers than a kid who had a bunch of offers in high school but hasn’t done anything since.

Most FCS teams have a handful of guys who can absolutely play at the FBS level and some, like Jack Kelly, who will also play in the NFL. And they have proven something since high school to make you think they will contribute immediately.