SMU running back Velton Gardner officially entered the transfer portal on Friday afternoon, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. He’s rushed for 1,024 total yards and six touchdowns in his career. His best year came in 2023, when he rushed for 368 yards and one touchdown for the Mustangs. Gardner jumped back in the portal five months after announcing his plan to enter. He’ll have one year of eligibility wherever he ends up. The Dallas (Tex.) Skyline product transferred into SMU from Kansas before the 2022 season. He played in 18 games for the Mustangs with one start. After rushing 70 times for 368 y…