A few players use the portal to move “up” for a bigger stage, a la Jahmyr Gibbs going to Alabama. We have gotten a couple from MAC teams, like Mumpfield and Millin.
Most transfer “down” because of playing time. We’ve benefited way more from those over the years: Vinopal, Priestly, Miree, Krull, Kylan Johnson, McMillon, Flemister, D Davis, Peterman, DJ Turner, Minor (yeah I know, Maryland, but bear with me), Simon, Devonshire, etc.
So as much as losing Addison to USC sucked, make no mistake about who the restrictions are designed to help.