Layne Hatcher

After a tumultuous time at Arkansas State in which he split time with both Logan Bonner and James Blackman behind a horrific offensive line, Hatcher has moved west to join Jake Spavital and the Texas State Bobcats for 2022. While he does bring with him some stellar numbers from his time in Jonesboro (7,427 yards, 65 touchdowns, 25 interceptions in three seasons), the starting job might not automatically be his. While NC State transfer Ty Evans figures to be in the mix, it does feel like Hatcher is the much safer option, and he’ll surely elevate a passing game that was adequate at best in 2021. He won’t be doing it alone either, as senior receivers Marcell Barbee and Javen Banks are both back to help ease the onboarding process. In case you were wondering, the Bobcats will host Hatcher’s former school on Nov. 19.