Penn State Football: Odds Top 10 Nittany Lions Transfer After NCAA Sanctions

The law has been laid down on Penn State football, and it's only a matter of time before players leave the university.

NCAA president Mark Emmert is giving Penn State players the option of transferring without having to sit out a year, and that has to be tempting considering the four year postseason ban issued on the university (from NCAA.com).

So basically, Penn State's players have become free agents, if you will. This is an unprecedented situation, and now all eyes are on the players.

Keeping that in mind, these are the odds on Penn State's top players transferring following the NCAA sanctions.

Matthew McGloin, QB

Unlike notable commits, Matthew McGloin has stayed off Twitter through this process.

In fact, one of his last few tweets read:

"

The hotter the fire, the stronger the steel.

— Matt McGloin (@McGloinQB11) July 22, 2012"

Doesn't exactly sound like someone who's ready to leave, right?

McGloin has handled himself with class, and like a true leader, he's remained calm and poised, as a quarterback should. This senior quarterback isn't going anywhere.

Odds: Highly Unlikely

Silas Redd, RB

Junior Silas Redd made an impact at Penn State in 2011.

His 1,241 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns led the Nittany Lions to nine wins and earned him respect in the conference. Redd was named to the 2011 All-Big Ten Second Team.

But as a junior, it's only natural to wonder where Redd will go from here. After all, Redd openly admitted to The Times-Tribune that he considered transferring following the firing of Joe Paterno.

And though he told them that he wants to stay at Penn State because that's where he's "established" his career, he said that when he thought he would have to sit out a year for transferring. With Emmert bending the rules for Penn State players, will Redd have second thoughts?

Odds: Likely

Justin Brown, WR

As a senior at Penn State, Justin Brown has gone through too much to just up and leave.

Ever since stepping on campus, Brown has used his talents on the field and provided the Nittany Lions with a spark at the wide receiver position.

He's coming off of his best season yet with 517 yards and two touchdowns, he had at least one catch in every game he played in and he's accumulated over a 1,000 yards receiving in his career at Penn State.

Though leaving will tempt Brown, he'll most likely stay after playing three seasons with them.

Odds: Unlikely

Shawney Kersey , WR

Shawney Kersey might have found his excuse to transfer to Rutgers.

Before playing football at Penn State, the senior wideout committed to Rutgers and wanted to run track with the university as well as play football.

Well, here's his golden ticket.

Kersey has the option now to go to Rutgers and run track without having to pay any price for it. It almost looks too good to be true for the guy.

Odds: Very Likely

Matt Stankiewitch, C

Senior Matt Stankiewitch is a true leader of this team.

He's expected to lead by example, so don't expect Stankiewitch to be going anywhere anytime soon.

Expect Penn State to lean on Stankiewitch for leadership and strength, as they do in practices and in games.

Stankiewitch leaving? There's a better chance of Emmert taking back those sanctions.

Odds: Highly Unlikely

Jordan Hill, DT

Jordan Hill represents what's so great about college athletics.

Rather than playing for a paycheck, Hill plays for the love of the game, and he's willing to do whatever he can to help surrounding communities.

Pennlive.com reported that Hill raised $1,500 for the Pride and Legacy Booster Club in a charity project to help fill the requirements for a degree in Recreation, Park and Tourism Management.

This doesn't seem like the type of man to tuck his tail and head out the door when the going gets rough.

Odds: Unlikely

Gerald Hodges

Gerald Hodges is the best player on Penn State's roster.

Hodges is one of the best linebackers in the Big Ten, and in 2011, he earned First Team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches and ESPN.com.

After passing up the 2012 NFL draft, Hodges came back to the university for his senior season, and he had to know that he would be play this season with sanctions involved.

So if Hodges didn't leave for the pros, why would he leave for another school?

Odds: Unlikely

Michael Mauti, LB

Michael Mauti could be in search of a new school.

He's a smart linebacker, but he can be a hothead. And though the graduate student has yet to make his thoughts public about the sanctions handed down by Emmert, he has to be fuming.

Add in the fact that other schools would love to add Mauti to their club, and him transferring is a very realistic possibility.

Should Mauti return to Penn State, he'll be one of the leaders of the defense, and should he choose to play ball somewhere else, he'll instantly make them better.

Odds: Likely

Glenn Carson, LB

Junior Glenn Carson is a New Jersey guy.

Actually, like a number of athletes on Penn State's roster, Carson had Rutgers high on his list of schools.

Could Carson make the switch? Carson's a returning starter that is sure to attract many suitors following his 66 tackles in 2011.

If Carson were to transfer, my money would be on Rutgers, but I could just as much see him staying with the university.

Odds: 50/50

Anthony Fera, K/P

Could a kicker/punter actually attract suitors?

Anthony Fera is listed on Lindy's College Football Preview as a Second Team All-Big Ten Punter and a Third Team All-Big Ten Kicker.

While that's very respectable and quite an accomplishment, it's hard to find too many teams chomping at the bit to get a kicker or punter.

Add in the fact that Fera is a senior, and his chances of transferring greatly diminish.

Odds: Highly Unlikely