I told some SEC fans on a cruise years back this was coming as soon as the B10 expanded to LA. B10 got the big 3 TV markets. More money for the conference, more money for recruits.
Bama and Georgia used to stockpile 4 & 5 Stars in the past. When one set graduated, they next level would roll in. Now they're out the door when they don't get time or see an immediate spot in the 2 Deep. This cycle:
Georgia:
4 Stars
Justin Rhett (CB) to Nebraska
Samuel M'Pemba (LB/Edge) to A&M
Troy Bowles (LB) to Michigan
Julian Humphrey (DB) to A&M
Jake Pope (S) undecided
Jamaal Jarrett (DT) to USC
Bama:
4 Stars
Amari Jefferson (WR) to Tennessee
Jaren Hamilton (WR) Undecided
Justice Haynes (RB) to Michigan
Miles McVay (OL) to UNC
Damon Payne (DL) to Michigan
Caleb Odom (WR) to Ole Miss
Jahlil Hurley (S) to Kansas
And these aren't all the transfers. Portal is COOKING them. They can't develop like they used to