Cal Running Backs Byron Cardwell and Jaivian Thomas Enter Transfer Portal as Fifth RB Leaves This Spring

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Cal Running Backs Byron Cardwell and Jaivian Thomas Enter Transfer Portal as Fifth RB Leaves This Spring

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The University of California football program is experiencing a notable exodus of running backs entering the NCAA transfer portal this spring. Byron Cardwell, a former four-star recruit who began his collegiate career at Oregon and ran for 417 yards in 2021, has entered the portal. More recently, Jaivian Thomas, who led Cal last season with 626 rushing yards and seven touchdowns while averaging 6.3 yards per carry, has also decided to transfer. Thomas is the fifth running back from Cal to enter the transfer portal in recent weeks, highlighting a significant turnover at the position for the Bears.

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    Max Olson
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    Cal RB Jaivian Thomas plans to enter the transfer portal, a source confirmed to ESPN. Thomas rushed for a team-high 626 yards and 7 TDs in 2024. The Bears have now lost 5 RBs to the portal this month. On3 1st. https://t.co/oXmvT9UDaM

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    Cal RB Jaivian Thomas is entering the transfer portal, he tells @RivalsFriedman Thomas ran for 626 yards and 7 TDs last season. He is the 5th running back from Cal to transfer this spring https://t.co/pBzQzrHtIj

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    Matt Zenitz
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    Cal running back Jaivian Thomas is entering the transfer portal, a source tells @chris_hummer and me. Led Cal last year with 626 rushing yards. The fifth Cal running back to enter the portal in recent days. https://t.co/10Sz3YwNKg https://t.co/EWHmQ4m9bQ

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