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Stanford football: 3 potential transfer destinations for KJ Costello

By Griffin McVeigh

BERKELEY, CA - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback K.J. Costello #3 of the Stanford Cardinal passes against the California Golden Bears during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
BERKELEY, CA - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback K.J. Costello #3 of the Stanford Cardinal passes against the California Golden Bears during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 14: Quarterback Joe Burrow of the LSU Tigers winner of the 85th annual Heisman Memorial Trophy poses for photos with head coach Ed Orgeron of the LSU Tigers (L) on December 14, 2019 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 14: Quarterback Joe Burrow of the LSU Tigers winner of the 85th annual Heisman Memorial Trophy poses for photos with head coach Ed Orgeron of the LSU Tigers (L) on December 14, 2019 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) /

3. LSU Tigers

The last time LSU took a transfer quarterback, it worked out pretty well. While nobody thought the Tigers getting Burrow would turn into this kind of success, there was some hype when he first arrived on campus. While KJ Costello more than likely will never be exactly what Burrow has developed into, he has the chance to be similar if Ed Orgeron wants to look into the transfer portal for next year’s quarterback.

Comparing Burrow and Costello from a pure size standpoint, they are fairly similar. The Heisman winner comes in at 6-foot-4 inches and 216 pounds, while the graduate transfer from Stanford is 6-foot-5 inches and 222 pounds.

On the field, they look eerily similar. Both guys have a presence in the pocket that will give LSU receivers time to fully run their routes and get open. Both have the ability to move and scramble to keep the play alive. Most importantly, Costello is an accurate quarterback that could possibly be somewhat similar to what Burrow has done this year. But let’s be real, Burrow is more than likely to have the highest completion percentage in NCAA history.

No matter who you bring in, it will not be the same.

The mastermind behind this LSU turnaround is undoubtedly passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Joe Brady. Looking at Burrow’s stats before Brady got there (57.8 completion percentage, 2,894 yards, 16 touchdowns, five interceptions) to after (77.9 completion percentage 4,715 yards, 48 touchdowns, six touchdowns), and it is amazing.

Costello, who is considered a smart guy, would be able to come in and understand Brady’s complex system a run it next season.

Myles Brennan is the man in waiting for the Tigers, as the redshirt sophomore from Long Beach, Miss., will have two years of eligibility after this season. If Coach O wants to roll with him, then fair play. However, if the Tigers are able to secure another transfer, they can keep the same elite level the have had this season.

In a division, let alone conference, that has Alabama, Auburn and now Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss, it is going to be a new type of challenge to stay at the top of the SEC West. Costello could help LSU stay at the level they are at this season, having another shot at a national championship.

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