4 Star Transfer QB Visits Mercyhurst

The transfer portal continues to create ripples in college football, and the Mercyhurst Lakers are among the NEC programs capitalizing on its potential. On Thursday and Friday, Mercyhurst reached far to the west to try and bolster their squad for their first season of full NEC play. The Lakers hosted Class of 2023 quarterback Brayden Dorman, a former 4-star recruit from Arizona on a visit weekend. That visit also included former WVU offensive lineman Aiden Ellis, who has committed to Mercyhurst.

Dorman, who has three years of eligibility remaining, shared his thoughts on the visit:
“I really enjoyed it. I really like what Coach Sydeski had to say and what his plans for me were. I think their offense is explosive and an offense I can thrive in and be able to be developed by a program that believes in me.”

Dorman did not see game action during his time at Arizona, making this potential move a fresh start for the talented signal-caller. Mercyhurst’s high-powered offense has been a key attraction for recruits seeking to make an immediate impact. Adam Urena, Mercyhurst’s quarterback in 2024, posted a stat line of 31 TDs to 5 interceptions. This kind of production would be attractive to any quarterback.

Adding intrigue to the story is the offseason transfer of star Lakers wide receiver Cameron Barmore to Arizona. If Dorman were to commit to Mercyhurst, it would create a unique narrative—one player making his way to the desert while another arrives in Erie.

The Lakers, who are no strangers to finding diamonds in the portal and JUCO ranks, continue to position themselves as a top destination for players seeking development and opportunity. With Dorman’s interest piqued, Mercyhurst could be gearing up for an exciting 2025 season.