The spring transfer window for college football doesn’t officially open until April 15, except for graduate students like Philip Blidi, a defensive lineman currently navigating his options. Blidi, a graduate student, is already in the process of exploring potential destinations and scheduling official visits. He’s considering visits to the Washington Huskies, Arizona Wildcats, and Oklahoma Sooners, with other schools expressing interest such as LSU, Texas A&M, and Auburn. Blidi, who stands at 6-foot-3 and weighs 295 pounds, transferred from Texas Tech to Indiana before the 2023 season, where he made significant contributions on the field, recording 30 tackles, four tackles for loss, two quarterback hurries, and one pass breakup in 2023.
Despite being anticipated as a key player for Indiana in 2024, Blidi opted to test the transfer portal, attracting immediate attention from prestigious Power Four programs due to his experience and skill in a critical position. With a career spanning four seasons, Blidi has amassed impressive stats, totaling 69 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and one pass breakup. His journey into the transfer portal in 2023 saw him ranked as the No. 374 national transfer and No. 36 transfer defensive tackle by 247Sports.
As a recruit in the class of 2020, he was rated as a three-star prospect and highly regarded within his state. Defensive linemen like Blidi are always highly sought after in the transfer portal, and his early presence in the market has already positioned him as one of the most desirable prospects even before the official transfer window opens.
