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Bulldogs add pair of transfers to defensive line
5/13/2025 10:45:00 AM | Football
FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State football head coach Matt Entz announced the signing of a pair of defensive line additions to the roster for 2025 on Tuesday. Entz received commitments from Steven Scott III and Noah Yeh to bolster efforts on the defensive line front.
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Scott III, listed at 6-foot-5, transfers to Fresno State after one year at Illinois. He began his collegiate career as an offensive lineman, but transitioned to defensive line and will play tackle for the Bulldogs. He is a native of Milwaukee, Wis., and will have four years of eligibility remaining.
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Yeh, listed at 6-foot-4, began his collegiate career at the University of San Diego but played last season at Saddleback College. He redshirted at USD, and played in 11 games for Saddleback last season. He had 19 tackles and 3.5 TFL in his first season on the field. Yeh will have three years of eligibility remaining.
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Scott III and Yeh bring the Bulldogs' portal additions during this period to seven.
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Fresno State Spring Portal Signings
Carson Conklin, QB - Sacramento State
Ezekiel Avit, WR - Maryland
Luke Jones, WR - Purdue
Sammie Hunter, CB - Utah
Marquise Thorpe-Taylor, OL - UCLA
Steven Scott III - Illinois
Noah Yeh - Saddleback College
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Scott III, listed at 6-foot-5, transfers to Fresno State after one year at Illinois. He began his collegiate career as an offensive lineman, but transitioned to defensive line and will play tackle for the Bulldogs. He is a native of Milwaukee, Wis., and will have four years of eligibility remaining.
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Yeh, listed at 6-foot-4, began his collegiate career at the University of San Diego but played last season at Saddleback College. He redshirted at USD, and played in 11 games for Saddleback last season. He had 19 tackles and 3.5 TFL in his first season on the field. Yeh will have three years of eligibility remaining.
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Scott III and Yeh bring the Bulldogs' portal additions during this period to seven.
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Fresno State Spring Portal Signings
Carson Conklin, QB - Sacramento State
Ezekiel Avit, WR - Maryland
Luke Jones, WR - Purdue
Sammie Hunter, CB - Utah
Marquise Thorpe-Taylor, OL - UCLA
Steven Scott III - Illinois
Noah Yeh - Saddleback College
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