With the transfer portal dominating headlines throughout college sports the past couple of years, every team loses and adds some players through it each season.

We are seven games into the new season under head coach Jamey Chadwell and just past the halfway point. With the Flames currently in a bye week, this provides us an opportunity to check in on all the transfers Liberty added to its roster following the 2024 season:

K Jay Billingsley

After a slow start to the season, Billingsley has come on strong late and looks to be a very reliable weapon for the Flames at kicker. He has made 10 of 14 field goals on the season with a long of 50.

K Tyler Black

Black has not seen the field as he is down the depth chart at kicker behind Billingsley and Brayden Beck.

QB Ethan Vasko

Vasko won the starting job for the Flames at quarterback coming out of training camp. He has completed 94 of 159 passes (59.1%) for 1,185 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. He’s also rushed 73 times for 192 yards and 3 scores.

QB Michael Merdinger

A redshirt-freshman, Merdinger started his first career game in the loss at Old Dominion. In three games played, he has completed 8 of 18 passes (44.4%) for 98 yards and rushed 11 times for 15 yards.

RB Evan Dickens

Entering the season third on the depth chart at running back, Dickens has emerged as the team’s top back this season. He has 78 carries for 394 yards and 4 touchdowns, leading the team in all categories.

WR Jamari Person

Person is third on the team with 202 receiving yards and second with his 17 receptions.

WR Casey Cain

Cain has dealt with injuries much of the season but has played in all 7 games. He has 8 catches for 100 yards.

OL Trey Bedosky

Bedosky started the year as the team’s starting left tackle, before suffering an injury. He’s been back on the field the last two weeks and could regain his starting spot after the bye week.

OL Joep Engbers

After Bedosky went down to injury, Engbers stepped into the starting lineup, a spot he has held at left guard.

OL Christian Williams

Williams has seen playing time in all seven games, starting at right tackle each of the past five games.

OL Erwil Anthony

Anthony has played in just one game, week 2 against Jacksonville State.

OL Braeden Edwards

Edwards has not played this season.

OL Da’Ja’Quywan Jackson

Jackson has not played this season.

DE Aaron Hester

Hester has played in seven games, recording five tackles with 0.5 TFLs, 1 QB hurry, and 1 PBU.

DL Joe Strickland

Strickland has been a reserve defensive lineman, playing all seven games. He has 3 tackles, 1 sack, and a QB hurry.

DL Markus Clark

Clark was starting on the defensive line for the Flames before dealing with injuries. He has played in four games with 5 tackles this seaosn.

DL DJ Jackson

Jackson has played in all seven games with 10 tackles and 1 TFL.

LB Derrell Farrar

Farrar has emerged as one of the team’s top defensive players. He’s currently second on the team with 42 tackles to go along with 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 PBU, 1 forced fumble, and a QB hurry.

LB Deuce Spurlock

Spurlock has played in six games this season, seeing the field on 113 snaps including 35 on special teams. He has recorded 12 tackles.

LB Micah Pollard

Pollard has played in all seven games with 2 tackles, playing on 51 snaps.

CB Quavo Marshall

Marshall has been a reserve corner for the Flames with one interception.

DB Jalon Rock

Rock has played in all 7 games with 8 tackles, 1 PBU, and 1 QB hurry in 74 snaps played.

DB Jayden Whaley

Whaley has not seen the field for the Flames this season.