Report: QB KJ Costello leaving Stanford as graduate transfer

Programs looking for a transfer quarterback in 2020 will have a new top target.

KJ Costello is leaving the Stanford Cardinal as a graduate transfer and has entered the portal, according to AL.com’s Matt Zenitz.

Source: Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello has entered his name into the transfer portal.

Listed as a graduate transfer.

Was a second-team all-conference selection last year.

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 19, 2019

Costello did not play as a freshman in 2016 and threw for 14 touchdowns and four interceptions as a sophomore in 2017. He exploded as a junior in 2018, passing for 29 touchdowns and 3,540 yards with 11 interceptions, while being named All-Pac 12 second team.

Costello split time with redshirt sophomore Davis Mills this season while dealing with concussion and thumb issues. Costello only played in five games, throwing for six touchdowns and three interceptions.

Stanford went 4-8 this season, which was by far their worst mark ever under David Shaw.