SBU Football Announces Addition of Four Transfers, Coaching Changes

Stony Brook head football coach Chuck Priore recently announced the addition of four new transfers to the team, along with the restructuring of his coaching staff.

Three Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) transfers, junior Arthur Doakes and seniors Derrick Morgan and Reuben Johnson accepted grant-in-aid offers on May 31 to begin competing this Fall. On Monday, Jahrie Level, the University of Idaho's third-leading receiver in 2012, also officially transferred to Stony Brook.

Doakes, an offensive lineman, will have two years of eligibility remaining. Morgan and Johnson, both defensive backs, have one, and Level will have two years left.

A transfer from Pittsburgh, Doakes played in 12 games last season. He started the final four games of the regular season against Notre Dame, Connecticut, Rutgers and South Florida at right guard. Johnson, a transfer from Cincinnati, played three seasons for the Bearcats, appearing in 31 games. 

Level played in all 12 games last season, starting seven, and recorded 46 catches for 538 yards and two touchdowns. His best outing was at Bowling Green, where he hauled in 119 yards on 10 receptions.

"I'm excited to have Jahrie join our football team," Priore said in a release. "Jahrie will add speed and depth at the wide receiver position. But his best attribute is that he has a great head on his shoulders."

In addition to the transfers, the team recently added coaches Kyle Smith and Rich Reichert. Smith replaces Patrick Hatch -- who accepted a job at Yale University -- as the team's running backs coach, while Reichert will coach the cornerbacks.