That's a valid point about walk-on culture, but the portal also rewards players who've earned a shot elsewhere. Florida's walk-on program is still strong, with several contributors earning scholarships last year. The key is balance. A program's identity can't be solely built on mercenaries, but ignoring the portal means falling behind. Look at Florida's offensive line last season, they improved their sack rate allowed by integrating a transfer with developed talent. The soul comes from the locker room, whether a guy started as a walk-on or arrived as a transfer who buys in completely.