Former Troy offensive lineman Boaz Stanley headed to SEC school

Former Troy offensive lineman Boaz Stanley has signed with South Carolina, the school announced Monday.

Stanley started all 12 games for the Trojans in 2024 — seven at center and five at right tackle. He played 786 snaps, and was not called for a penalty all season.

A native of Bogart, Ga., Stanley signed with Troy in 2023 after a season at Middle Georgia College. He redshirted in his first year as a Trojan before winning the starting right tackle job during prior to the 2024 season.

The 6-foot-3, 313-pound Stanley moved to center after starting center Eli Russ was injured early in the season. Russ moved to guard after he returned to the lineup, while Stanley remained at center.

It had not been reported prior to Monday that Stanley was in the transfer portal and he never made a public announcement to that effect. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Stanley is now the third Troy starter to leave for the portal since the end of the 2024 season, following wide receiver Devonte Ross and safety Ian Conerly-Goodly. Ross, a first-team All-Sun Belt pick, signed with Penn State.

Troy added two Division I players out of the transfer portal over the weekend, former Georgia Tech offensive lineman Patrick Screws and former Vanderbilt safety Steven Sannieniola.