The UAB Blazers have suffered another setback as they officially lost their top interior offensive lineman, Delano Townsend, to the transfer portal. Townsend, a key player for the Blazers, has decided to join the Ole Miss Rebels, adding to their growing list of impressive transfer portal acquisitions.
Townsend, a native of Flint, Michigan, was part of UAB’s 2023 recruiting class. A three-star prospect, Townsend was ranked as the No. 208 interior offensive lineman in the nation and the 40th-best player in Michigan for that recruiting cycle. Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 300 pounds, he will bring significant size to Ole Miss’ offensive line in the coming years.
After redshirting during the 2023 season, Townsend played a crucial role for UAB in 2024, starting 11 of the Blazers’ 12 games. Despite his strong individual performance, UAB struggled as a team, finishing with a disappointing 3-9 record under head coach Trent Dilfer.
Townsend’s commitment marks the third offensive lineman Ole Miss has secured from the transfer portal this month, following the additions of Patrick Kutas from Arkansas and PJ Wilkins from Charlotte. The Rebels are looking to bolster their offensive line, which faced challenges throughout the 2024 season and is set to lose several key players with remaining eligibility, including names like Caleb Warren, Julius Buelow, and Reece McIntyre, all of whom participated in senior day activities before the Egg Bowl.
With Townsend’s addition, Ole Miss hopes to strengthen their offensive front, and he will be a valuable piece in their future plans as the team looks to improve in the trenches. This move is just part of the ongoing adjustments Ole Miss is making through the transfer portal as they continue to build a competitive roster for the seasons ahead.
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