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Former BYU standout linebacker transfers to ACC school

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jeff Hauser | Last updated May 1, 2025 9:15 PM ET

As the college football transfer portal cycle continues to heat up, one of the biggest defensive names BYU lost has found a new home.

Harrison Taggart announced on Thursday he would be headed to Cal. The former Cougars standout chose the Golden Bears over Colorado and NC State, according to On3.

BREAKING: BYU transfer LB Harrison Taggart has Committed to Cal, @on3sports has learned

The 6’1 235 LB totaled 69 Tackles, 1 Sack, 1 FF, 1 FR, 3 PD, & 1 INT last season

Started his career at Oregon

2 years of eligibility lefthttps://t.co/RlUbB6EMhS pic.twitter.com/XKgyRDjzDt
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 2, 2025

Taggart, who is a native of Draper, Utah, came back home after initially committing to Oregon in 2022. He played his first two seasons at BYU and racked up 69 total tackles with three PDUs, a sack, a forced fumble and an interception.

A four-star recruit coming out of high school, Taggart got offers from several Power Four programs. Oregon was the top choice, but he moved on after not being able to contribute right away.

Cal gets an immediate boost in the defense next year. For Taggart, he'll experience his third conference in four years. He has two years of eligibility remaining in Berkeley.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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