NCAA rules state schools cannot recruit athletes who are currently on another team’s roster. But with college football players freer to transfer than ever before and name, image and likeness compensation opportunities being dangled coaches are frustrated the recruiting starts even before the name pops up in the portal. SEC coaches all say tampering is more prevalent than ever, but there are few if any ways to stop it.
The spring transfer window lasts just 15 days and is not nearly as active as the 45-day period that comes after the college football season unless you're Colorado.