D'Eriq King Claims He Hasn't Made Decision Despite Conflicting Report That He Committed to Miami
By Jerry Trotta
Don't be deceived by earlier reports, folks -- former Houston signal caller D'Eriq King has NOT made his much-anticipated transfer decision.
The Athletic's Manny Navarro reported on Sunday that King would be taking his talents to the University of Miami.
Can report former #Houston QB D’eriq King has told Miami coaches he has chosen UM and will begin classes Tuesday pic.twitter.com/B70qzOAUTO
— Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro) January 19, 2020
However, that appears to be anything but the case, according to Mark Berman of KRIV.
"I haven’t committed to anybody yet," King told Berman. "I’m still looking at my options. I visited Miami. I liked it, but there are other options I’m still trying see to."
D’Eriq King (@DeriqKing_), who is transferring from @UHCougarFB, says he has yet to make a final decision on where he’s going: “I haven’t committed to anybody yet. I’m still looking at my options. I visited Miami. I liked it, but there are other options I’m still trying see to..” pic.twitter.com/E4kz2xypWR
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) January 19, 2020
There you have it, King is still deliberating over where to spend his final year of eligibility. It looks like LSU, Arkansas and Maryland remain in play.
The former Cougar entered the NCAA's transfer portal after sitting out most of the 2019 campaign. He started Houston's first four games, but announced in September that he would be redshirting his senior season to preserve his eligibility and ultimately transfer.
Eric King, father of QB D'Eriq King, confirms his son is leaving @UHCougarFB & transfer: "It's the best decision for him at this point. Very, very tough (decision). He's got a lot of teammates riding on him. Sometimes you got to be a little self-centered & do what's best for u"
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) September 23, 2019
The wait continues.
Across his three-plus seasons with Houston, King completed 369 of 597 passes (61.8%) for 4,925 yards, 50 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He added 1,421 yards on 253 carries and 28 scores with his legs.