Transfer portalı son sıralaması: Üniversite futbolu'nun hareket halindeki en iyi 100 oyuncusu
Transfer hareketlerinin rekor kıran bir başka offseason'ı daha sona erdi. 3.400'den fazla FBS burslu oyuncusu, başka yerlerde daha iyi fırsatlar aramak için bu offseason'da NCAA transfer portalına girdi.
Normal sezonun bitiminin ardından iki pencere vardı. İlk pencere 9 Aralık'tan 28 Aralık'a kadar sürdü. İkinci pencere 16 Nisan'dan 25 Nisan'a kadar sürdü.
Açık pazarda en çok arzulanan oyuncular hangileri oldu? İşte ESPN'in transfer portalında hareket eden en iyi yeteneklerin son sıralaması.
Bu 100 üzerinden sıralama, spordaki tüm koç ve genel menajerlerin üretim, deneyim, potansiyel, talep ve geri bildirimlerine dayanmaktadır.
1. John Mateer , Oyun KurucuTransfer yeri: Washington Eyaleti | Transfer yeri: Oklahoma Kalan sezonlar: 2
HT: 6-1 | WT: 219 | Sınıf: Kırmızı gömlekli birinci sınıf öğrencisi
Arka Plan: Cam Ward'ın arkasında iki yıl geçirdikten sonra Mateer, 2024'te onu ülkenin en çok arzu edilen başlangıç QB'lerinden biri yapan etkileyici bir çıkış sezonu geçirdi. Mateer, %65 pas yüzdesiyle 3.139 yarda ve 29 gol attı ve 1.032 koşu yardı (sacks hariç) ile FBS başlangıç oyuncuları arasında altıncı sırada yer alırken 15 koşu TD'si attı. Koşarken patlayıcı ve korkusuz, ESPN Araştırma'ya göre 58 kaçırılan müdahaleye (FBS QB'leri arasında en fazla) ve 15 veya daha fazla yarda 22 koşuya zorladı. Little Elm, Texas doğumlu oyuncu, başlangıç oyuncusu olarak 8-4 gitti ve Cougars'ı College Football Playoff sıralamasında 18. sıraya kadar taşıdı ve FBS başlangıç oyuncuları arasında geri dönüş başına beklenen eklenen puan (EPA) olarak ilk beşte yer aldı. Washington State, Mateer'i 2025'te geri getirmek için güçlü bir teklif hazırladı, ancak o portal üzerinden devam etmeyi seçti ve 2025'te bu portal döngüsünde en etkili oyuncu olma fırsatına sahip. -- Max Olson
Scout'un yorumu: Mateer, pas oyununda gerçek bir Air Raid oyuncusu. Ritm ve atış zamanlamasında mükemmel ve çok kararlı. Topu elinden çıkardığı için hücum etmesi çok zor bir oyuncu. Sorunlardan kurtulabilen ve oyunları uzatabilen sağlam bir koşucu. Yüksek bir özgüvenle oynuyor ve etrafındaki insanların oyununu yükseltiyor. -- Tom Luginbill
Oklahoma'ya getirdiği şey: Çok ihtiyaç duyulan özgüven. Oklahoma, 2 Aralık'ta Washington State hücum koordinatörü Ben Arbuckle'ı işe aldı ve bu da Mateer-to-OU'yu portal işe alımında en kötü saklanan sır haline getirdi. Miami ve diğerleri güçlü bir hamle yaptı, ancak Mateer Norman'daki koçlarına katılma ve gelecek sezon büyük bir sahnede oynama şansını geri çeviremedi. Sooners, işleri yoluna koymak için portal üzerinden çok sayıda yetenek ekledi, ancak Mateer hücumlarına bir ton oyun kurma yeteneği ve güven enjekte edecek. -- Olson
2. Carson Beck , QBNereden transfer ediliyor: Georgia | Nereye transfer ediliyor: Miami Kalan sezonlar: 1
HT: 6-4 | WT: 220 | Sınıf: Kırmızı gömlekli kıdemli
Arka Plan: Beck, 28 Aralık'ta NFL taslağına gireceğini duyurduktan sonra rotayı tersine çevirip adını portala yazdırarak portala sürpriz bir giriş yaptı. Beck'in Georgia'nın Texas'a karşı kazandığı SEC şampiyonası zaferi sırasında geçirdiği sezon sonu dirsek sakatlığı, birinci tur seçim statüsüne geri dönmek için bir üniversite sezonu daha oynamaya çalışmasının temel nedenlerinden biri. Dirsek sakatlığı ayrıca Beck'in transfer sıralamalarımızda 1 numaralı oyuncu olmamasının tek nedeni. Beck bahar antrenmanlarında sınırlıydı, ancak iki yıllık bir başlangıç oyuncusu olarak masaya getirdiği deneyimi yenmek zor. Beck, Georgia'nın başlangıç oyuncusu olarak 24-3 gitti ve Atina'daki zamanı boyunca toplam 8.157 yarda ve 63 toplam TD yaptı. Büyük maç deneyimini -- en iyi 25 rakibe karşı dokuz galibiyetle -- bir sonraki takımına bir ton kol yeteneği ve sertlik getirecek. -- Olson
Scout'un yorumu: Beck sağlıklı olduğunda ve arkasında istikrarlı bir koşu oyunu olduğunda, kolej futbolu tarihindeki en saf, en akıcı pasörlerden biridir. Sadece orta ve derin saha seviyelerinde topu sıkışık noktalara sokma yeteneğine sahip olmakla kalmayıp aynı zamanda topu katmanlara ayırma ve top hızlarını değiştirme yeteneğine sahip olağanüstü bir top hakimiyetidir. Georgia'daki son sezonunda karar alma mekanizması bir adım geri çekildi ve topla çok fazla risk aldı. -- Luginbill
Miami'ye getirdikleri: Cam Ward, QB1 olarak geçirdiği tek sezonda Miami'nin programı için tamamen oyun değiştiriciydi ve Hurricanes'ı 1 numaralı genel seçim olma yolunda meşru bir ACC ve College Football Playoff yarışmacısı haline getirdi. Beck, 2025'te aynı hedeflerin peşinde, bu yüzden bu uyum çok mantıklı. Henüz bir playoff maçında oynama şansı olmadı ve Miami de olmadı. Beck'in gelişi, koç Mario Cristobal ve ekibi için bir yıl daha aşırı yüksek beklentiler anlamına geliyor. -- Olson
3. Darian Mensah , QBTransfer yeri: Tulane | Transfer yeri: Duke Kalan sezonlar: 3
HT: 6-3 | WT: 200 | Sınıf: Kırmızı gömlekli birinci sınıf öğrencisi
Arka Plan: Mensah, Green Wave onu bulup ilk burs teklifini uzattığında, Kaliforniya, San Luis Obispo'dan tamamen radar altında kalmış iki yıldızlı bir adaydı. 2023'te keşif takımının QB'siydi ve geçen sezon üçüncü sıra seçeneği olması bekleniyordu. Ancak kırmızı gömlekli birinci sınıf öğrencisi başlangıç işini kazandı ve ülkenin en iyi genç QB'lerinden biri olduğunu kanıtladı. Mensah, başlangıç oyuncusu olarak ilk sezonunda 23 toplam gol ve altı müdahale ile 2.723 yarda pas attı ve Tulane'i dokuz galibiyetli bir sezona ve koç Jon Sumrall'ın ilk sezonunda American Athletic şampiyonluk maçına götürdü. 76,5 QBR'si G5 başlangıç oyuncuları arasında üçüncü ve FBS'de 19. sırada yer aldı ve tüm AAC başlangıç oyuncuları arasında deneme başına yarda (9,5) ve tamamlama yüzdesinde (%66) lider oldu. Rakip koçlar elit kol yeteneği ve heyecan verici bir yükseliş görüyor. Tulane, Mensah'ı elinde tutmak için çok çabaladı, ancak onun hizmetleri için mücadele eden birkaç Power 4 yarışmacısı vardı. -- Olson
Scout'un yorumu: Mensah bize eski Cincinnati pasörü Desmond Ridder'ı hatırlatıyor. Mensah dengeli, sakin ve son derece isabetli. İyi -- elit değil -- bir kol gücüne sahip ve top yerleştirmesi ve atışa uyacak şekilde hızları değiştirme yeteneği etkileyici. Ayrıca iyi bir koşucu. -- Luginbill
Duke'a getirdikleri: Blue Devils, koç Manny Diaz'ın Texas transferi Maalik Murphy ile oyun kurucu olarak ilk sezonunda 9-3'lük bir performans gösterdi. Murphy'den uzaklaşıp Mensah'a her şeyini vermesi, Diaz'ın 2025'te ACC'de yarışma hırsları hakkında oldukça ciddi bir açıklama yapıyor. Mensah, ESPN'e Duke'un akademik prestijine ve gelecek sezon büyük kazanmak için halihazırda yerinde olan parçalara çekildiğini söyledi . Mensah muhtemelen hemen hemen her yere gidebilirdi ancak hızlı bir işe alım tercih etti ve ilk ziyaretinde karar kıldı. Diaz ve OC Jonathan Brewer'ın oyununu bir üst seviyeye taşıyabileceğine güveniyor. -- Olson
4. Fernando Mendoza , QBŞuradan transfer ediliyor: Cal | Şuraya transfer ediliyor: Indiana Kalan sezonlar: 2
HT: 6-5 | WT: 225 | Sınıf: Kırmızı gömlekli ikinci sınıf öğrencisi
Arka Plan: Mendoza, Yale'e Bears geç bir teklif sunana kadar bağlı olan Miami'den radar altında üç yıldızlı Cal için inanılmaz bir keşifti. 2023'teki son sekiz maçında Cal'in başlangıç oyuncusu olarak görev aldıktan sonra ülkenin en iyi genç QB'lerinden biri haline geldi. İkinci sınıf öğrencisi olarak, 3.004 pas yardıyla ACC'nin üçüncü önde gelen pasörüydü ve 11 maçta sadece altı müdahale ile toplam 18 gol atarken tamamlama yüzdesini %69'a (ACC'de ikinci) çıkardı. Geçtiğimiz sezon 41 çuvalla tüm FBS oyun kurucularına liderlik etti ancak Miami ve Auburn'e karşı güçlü performanslar ve rakip Stanford'u yenmek için 98 yarda galibiyet sürüşü ile gerçekten üretken bir yıl geçirmek için tutarsız korumanın üstesinden geldi. Mendoza, çeşitli personel departmanları tarafından ülkenin en umut verici QB'lerinden biri olarak görülüyor. -- Olson
Scout'un yorumu: Mendoza, kolej futbolu pozisyonunda en az değer verilen oyunculardan biri. 6-5 boyunda, harika bir atlet ve çivi gibi sert. Çok fazla çuvalladı ve sürekli ayağa kalktı. Mendoza tüm atışları yapabiliyor ve sinsi, kurnaz bir atlet. -- Luginbill
Indiana'ya getirdikleri: Indiana koçu Curt Cignetti, transfer portalını işe alırken potansiyelden çok üretimi önemsiyor.Kurtis Rourke'un halefi olarak Mendoza ile her ikisinden de bolca alıyor. Mendoza, Big Ten'de oyununu bir üst seviyeye taşımayı ve Hoosiers'ı Cignetti yönetimindeki 2. Yılında tekrar yarışmacı yapmayı hedefliyor. -- Olson
5. Nico Iamaleava , QBŞuradan transfer ediliyor: Tennessee | Şuraya transfer ediliyor: UCLA Kalan sezonlar: 3
HT: 6-6 | WT: 220 | Sınıf: Kırmızı gömlekli birinci sınıf öğrencisi
Arka Plan: Eh, bu şaşırtıcıydı . Aralık ayının sonlarında kış portalı son teslim tarihinde hoşnutsuzluk söylentileri olsa da, Iamaleava'nın bir College Football Playoff takımını bırakıp ilkbaharda Vols ile yaptığı anlaşmadan daha iyi bir anlaşma arayışıyla açık pazara girmesi hala şok ediciydi. Tennessee, Iamaleava'ya tonla para yatırdı ve hatta beş yıldızlı bir lise öğrencisi olarak Vols ile yaptığı yedi haneli anlaşmaya yönelik NCAA soruşturmasını başarıyla savuşturdu. 2024'te kırmızı gömlekli birinci sınıf öğrencisi olarak yaşamak için çok fazla abartıya sahipti ve sağlam bir yıl geçirdi, 2.616 yarda pas attı, paslarının %64'ünü tamamladı, toplam 22 gol ve dokuz top kaybı yaptı ve Vols'u 10 galibiyete taşıdı. Iamaleava sezonu zorlu bir CFP performansıyla kapattı, sonunda ulusal şampiyon olan Ohio State'e karşı 42-17'lik ilk tur mağlubiyetinde 31 pasın 14'ünü tamamlayarak 104 yarda yaptı ve hala gelişebileceği çok yer var. Ancak onun kalibresinde bir QB'nin ilkbaharda müsait olması son derece nadirdir. Iamaleava ilerlemeye devam etmek ve ilk tur potansiyeline kadar oynamak istiyor. -- Olson
Scout'un görüşü: Iamaleava'nın üniversite futbolu tarihindeki en yetenekli oyun kuruculardan biri olduğu tartışmasız. Liseyi bitirdiğinde boyu, kol gücü ve atletik yeteneği nedeniyle çok beğeniliyordu. Başlangıç oyuncusu olarak geçirdiği tek sezonda, hem parlak anlar hem de vasatlık gösterdi. 19 gol attı, ancak SEC oyunundaki dokuz golün dördü Vanderbilt'e karşı ve yedisi Chattanooga ve UTEP'e karşı geldi. Tutarlılık, geliştirmesi gereken yer. Harika bir dikey derin top pasörü olmak için kol gücüne ve genel yeteneğe sahip, ancak bu konuda doğruluk açısından çok tutarsız. Burada hala araçlar var, ancak büyük ihtimalle yeni ayrıldığı takımdan daha az yetenekli bir takımda oynayacak. Anlamı: Her zamankinden daha iyi olmak zorunda. -- Luginbill
UCLA'ya getirdikleri: Bu çile Bruins için mükemmel bir şekilde sonuçlanmış olabilir. Azaltılmış bir sözleşmeyle potansiyel olarak ilk 10'da yer alan bir oyun kurucu alıyorlar ve bu programa koç DeShaun Foster'ın ikinci yılında çok fazla ilgi çekecek. Iamaleava'nın gelişi onlara App State transferi QB Joey Aguilar'a mal olacak. Aguilar, Bruins ile bahar antrenmanlarından geçtikten sonra portala geri döndü ve Tennessee'ye yerleşti. Iamaleava için bundan sonraki zorluk, OC Tino Sunseri'nin sistemini öğrenmek ve bu yaz yeni takım arkadaşlarını kazanmak olacak, ancak Vols ile ayrıldıktan sonra kesinlikle motive olacak. -- Olson
Nico Iamaleava'nın Tennessee'den UCLA'ya gidişine yol açan zaman çizelgesine göz atın.
Transfer yeri: Georgia Tech | Transfer yeri: Auburn Kalan sezonlar: 2
HT: 5-11 | WT: 190 | Sınıf: İkinci sınıf
Arka Plan: Singleton, Georgia Tech'in hücumunda anında fark yaratan bir isim oldu, 2023'te Freshman All-America onurunu kazandı ve ACC'nin Yılın Hücum Çaylağı onurunda ikinci oldu. Douglasville, Georgia'dan üç yıldızlı sözleşme imzalayan oyuncu, son iki sezonda 1.468 yarda için 104 pas yakaladı ve 10 hücum golü attı. Singleton ayrıca bu baharda 100 metre koşusunda 10.32'lik kişisel rekoruyla Sarı Ceketler için de koştu. Erken tur draft seçimi olma yeteneğine sahip ve portaldaki en çok arzulanan oyunculardan biriydi. -- Olson
Scout'un yorumu: Singleton, transfer portalına giren en iyi rota koşucularından ve en hızlı oyunculardan biri olabilir. Perdeleri ve 5 yarda yakalamalarını büyük parça kazanımlarına dönüştürebildiği alt pas oyununda gerçekten iyi. Ayrıca savunmanın arkasına geçmek için elit düz çizgi hızına sahip ve yakınına atılan çoğu topu kapıyor. Onu portalda bu kadar yüksek bir meta yapan şey maddi olmayan şeyler. Harika bir blokçu ve sert bir oyuncu. -- Billy Tucker
Auburn'a getirdikleri: Programın üst üste dördüncü yenilgi sezonundan sonra, koç Hugh Freeze ve Tigers, 2025'te talihlerini değiştireceğini umdukları etkileyici bir transfer alım sınıfı oluşturdu. Bu, Texas, Ole Miss ve diğer birkaç SEC rakibine karşı önemli bir galibiyet; Singleton, yetenekli pas yakalayıcılar KeAndre Lambert-Smith ve Rivaldo Fairweather'ın yerini alırken Tigers için yüksek hedefli bir rol üstlenmeli. -- Olson
7. İşaya Dünyası , OTTransfer yeri: Nevada | Transfer yeri: Oregon Kalan sezonlar: 1
HT: 6-8 | WT: 309 | Sınıf: Kırmızı gömlekli genç
Arka Plan: Devasa pas koruyucusu, Wolf Pack için üç yıllık bir başlangıç oyuncusuydu ve esas olarak sol mücadele pozisyonundaydı ve 2.300'den fazla kariyer anı ile paha biçilmez bir deneyim getiriyor. Üçüncü sezonunda bir çuval bile vermedi ve All-Mountain West onur ödülü aldı. World, uygunluk için son sezonuna giren NFL izcileri tarafından potansiyel bir birinci tur draft seçimi olarak görülüyor ve bu övgüyü hak ettiğini kanıtlamak için Power 4'e yükseliyor. -- Olson
Scout'un yorumu: World, sol hücumda çok iyi pas pro becerilerine sahip büyük bir varlık. Lise döneminden beri 42 pound ekledi ve başlangıçtaki çabukluğunu ve esnekliğini korudu. World, uzunluğu ve hareketliliğiyle defans oyuncularını cepten geçirmede harika bir iş çıkarıyor. İyi ayaklarıyla dengeli oynuyor ve basketbol geçmişinin setindeki defans oyuncularını yansıttığını gösteriyor. Koşuya karşı o kadar etkili değil. World'ün ped seviyesi yükselebilir, ancak defans oyuncularını açık koşu şeritlerine yıkamada hala çok üretken. -- Tucker
Oregon'a getirdikleri: Hücum mücadelesi, Ducks için kritik portal ihtiyaçlarından biriydi. Ajani Cornelius'un mezun olması ve Josh Conerly Jr.'ın potansiyel olarak profesyonel olması, Oregon için başlangıç kalibresinde mücadelecileri eklemeyi bir öncelik haline getirdi ve bu mücadelede Texas A&M ve Nebraska'yı geride tutabildi. Bir yıllık bir ekleme, Ducks'ın genç büyük adamlarına gelişmeleri için daha fazla zaman kazandırmak için mantıklı. -- Olson
8. Zachariah Şubesi , WRŞuradan transfer ediliyor: USC | Şuraya transfer ediliyor: Georgia Kalan sezonlar: 2
HT: 5-10 | WT: 175 | Sınıf: İkinci sınıf
Arka Plan: Branch, Trojans ile beş yıldızlı beklentileri hemen karşıladı ve 2023'te ülkenin en tehlikeli çok amaçlı oyun kurucularından biriydi. Genel olarak 7 numaralı aday, program tarihinde ilk takım All-America onurunu kazanan ilk USC birinci sınıf öğrencisi oldu. İlk sezonunda geri dönüş oyununda baskındı (774 yard, iki TD) ve USC'deki iki yılı boyunca hücumda 89 dokunuşu 910 yard ve dört TD'ye çevirdi. Portala ağabeyi USC emniyet oyuncusu Zion Branch ile birlikte girdi. -- Olson
Scout'un yorumu: 2023 sınıfındaki en hızlı oyunculardan biri olan Branch, USC'de gerçek bir birinci sınıf öğrencisi olarak üniversite futbolu'nun en heyecan verici oyuncularından biri haline geldi. Las Vegas'ta ulusal güç Bishop Gorman'dan çıkarken doğrulanmış 4.41 40 koştu ve 10.3 aralığında 100 metre pist zamanlarına sahipti. Bu hız, 2023'te geri dönen bir oyuncu olarak hemen sahaya aktarıldı. Özel takımlar üretimi ikinci sınıfta düştü, ancak bu herhangi bir azalan beceriden çok rakip şemasıyla ilgili olabilir. Pas oyununda, beklediğiniz gibi: ekran oyununda büyük oyun silahı, jet süpürmeler ve topu uzaya taşıyan hızlı eğik ve çaprazlar. O, altta yatan bir uyumsuzluk ve harika bir YAC hedefi. -- Tucker
Georgia'ya getirdikleri: Branch, önde gelen alıcılar Arian Smith ve Dominic Lovett'ın yerini alması gereken Georgia hücumu için büyük bir yükseltme. ESPN Research'e göre Bulldogs, geçen sezon 36 alıcı düşürmeyle tüm FBS takımlarına liderlik etti ve Branch'in yeni başlangıç QB Gunner Stockton için güvenilir bir fark yaratıcı olması gerekecek. -- Olson
9. David Bailey , OLBTransfer yeri: Stanford | Transfer yeri: Texas Tech Kalan sezonlar: 1
HT: 6-3 | WT: 250 | Sınıf: Genç
Arka Plan: Bailey, Stanford'un Mart ayı sonlarında koç Troy Taylor'ı kovmasından kısa bir süre sonra portala girdi ve anında bahar portalı penceresinin öncesinde mevcut en iyi oyunculardan biri haline geldi. Eski 122 numaralı aday, 2022'de çıkış yapan bir ilk sezon geçirdi, Freshman All-America onurunu kazandı ve programla geçirdiği üç sezonun her birinde Cardinal'i kayıp mücadelelerinde yönetti. Bailey, 111 kariyer mücadelesi, 81 baskı, 22,5 TFL ve 14,5 çuval üretti ve güçlü bir son sınıf sezonu bir araya getirebilirse erken tur NFL draft seçimi olma fırsatına sahip. -- Olson
Scout'un yorumu: Bailey, kenar savunmacısı olarak yıkıcı bir varlık ve üniversite futbolu içindeki en patlayıcı dış hat beklerinden biri. En büyük veya en uzun değil, ancak süper güçlü, kompakt ve mükemmel kaldıraçla oynuyor. Bailey, QB'ye doğru ilerlerken şok edici ve daha büyük mücadeleleri azaltabilen harika bir hız-güç kullanıyor. Ayrıca köşeyi temiz, akıcı hareketlerle büküp yırtabiliyor. Bailey, çevre koşularını kovalamak için mükemmel kapanış hızı gösteriyor ve oyunlar gelişmeden önce bozmak için hızlı bir yukarı saha patlamasına sahip. Bailey, kapsama alanında dayanabilir, ancak bu onun en güçlü özelliği değil. En iyi varlığı yoğun bir motor olabilir: Bailey oyunu yüksek oktanda oynuyor. -- Tucker
Texas Tech'e getirdikleri: Red Raiders, Aralık portal döneminin en çok harcayanları arasındaydı ve Bailey ve Georgia Tech transferi Romello Height ile kenar hücumcusunu yükseltmek için hiçbir masraftan kaçınmadılar. Bailey'i ülkedeki en iyi geri dönen defans oyuncularından biri olarak gördüler, sözü için Texas ve UCLA'yı yendiler ve hemen onu bahar antrenmanına aldılar. Texas Tech, NFL kalibresinde yetenek ve güçlü derinlik ile ülkedeki en yetenekli defans hatlarından birini bir araya getirdi. Tüm bu hamleler Red Raiders'ı 2025 için Big 12'nin açık ara favorisi yaptı. -- Olson
10. Nic Anderson , Geniş AlıcıŞuradan transfer ediliyor: Oklahoma | Şuraya transfer ediliyor: LSU Kalan sezonlar: 3
HT: 6-4 | WT: 216 | Sınıf: Kırmızı gömlekli ikinci sınıf öğrencisi
Arka Plan: Anderson, 2023'te Sooners'ın birinci sınıf öğrencisi touchdown rekorunu kırdı ve 2024'te Oklahoma'nın pas yakalama kolunda en çok katkıda bulunanlardan biri olması bekleniyordu. Bunun yerine, üçüncü üniversite sezonunun neredeyse tamamını sakatlık nedeniyle kenarda geçirdi ve sonunda Eylül ayında Tennessee'ye karşı kaybedilen maçta toplam beş oyunda sadece bir maçta yer aldı. 2022'de sadece üç maçta yer aldıktan sonra Anderson, üniversite futbolu kariyerinin ilk tam sezonunda 13 maçta 798 yarda ve 10 touchdown için 38 pas yakalayarak Sooners'ın 2023 kampanyasının parlayan yıldızı oldu. Ancak sonbahar kampındaki bir sakatlık nedeniyle engellenen Anderson'ın 2024 sezonu, geçen sezon programın 6-7'lik bitişinde önemli bir süreyi kaçıran yetenekli Oklahoma geniş alıcılarının uzun listesine katıldığı için hiç başlamadı. -- Eli Lederman
Scout'un yorumu: Sakatlıklar ikinci sınıf kampanyasını rayından çıkardı, ancak sağlıklıyken Anderson, boy (6-4, 219) ve hızın (4.6 40) elit bir kombinasyonu da dahil olmak üzere mükemmel fiziksel becerilere sahip. Büyük ve patlayıcı olmasına rağmen, Anderson hala iyi vücut kontrolü ve zor yakalamayla aşağı inmek için ayarlama ile akıcı. Merdiveni aldatıcı bir şekilde tırmanacak ve kapsama arkasına geçecek büyük bir dikey hedef. Yakalamadan sonra, mücadeleleri kırmak için gücü ve yeterli kaçamaklığı birleştiriyor. -- Tucker
LSU'ya getirdikleri: Tigers'ın Anderson ve Barion Brown'ı , portaldaki en iyilerden ikisini, 2025 için eşleştirmesi izlemek son derece eğlenceli olacak. LSU oyun kurucusu Garrett Nussmeier, koç Brian Kelly ve ekibinin bu ikili ve Florida State transferi Destyn Hill ile alıcı pozisyonunda yaptıkları yatırımdan heyecan duymalı, eski ilk 100'e giren ve eve dönüyor. -- Olson
11. Makhi Hughes , RBŞuradan transfer ediliyor: Tulane | Şuraya transfer ediliyor: Oregon Kalan sezonlar: 2
HT: 5-11 | WT: 210 | Sınıf: Kırmızı gömlekli ikinci sınıf öğrencisi
Arka Plan: Hughes, üst üste iki sezonda birinci takım All-AAC onurunu kazandı ve 2023'te konferansın Yılın Çaylağı oldu. İlk maçına çıktığından beri 2.779 koşu yardı üretti (FBS'de beşinci) ve toplam 24 TD attı. Hughes, 14 maçta 100'ün üzerinde koşu yardı ve son iki sezonda FBS'de temas sonrası üçüncü en çok koşu yardı (1.880) ile Green Wave için dinamik ve güvenilir bir geri koşucu oldu. 2024'te Green Wave için 1.400 yardalık bir sezon geçirdi ve programı AAC şampiyonluk maçına geri döndürmek için Mensah ile takım oldu. Hughes, 2025'te ülkedeki en iyi geri dönen koşucu geri koşuculardan biri olacak ve Ducks için yüksek etkili bir katkı olacak. -- Olson
Scout'un yorumu: Hughes yükü taşıyabilen güçlü, kararlı bir geri koşucu. Boşluk koşusu planlarında en iyi performansını sergiliyor, kareler oluşturuyor ve hızla yokuş aşağı iniyor. Hughes sadece birkaç adımda patlayıcı güç üretiyor ve ilk temasta sürekli olarak güçle koşuyor. Harika bir temas dengesine sahip ve pedleri indirip pop atmayı seviyor. Boşlukta da kaçabilecek kadar çevik ve hızlı ama boşlukta çok kaçamak değil. Hughes büyük koşular yapabilecek kadar hıza sahip ama oyun bozan biri değil ve lisedeyken pist koşucusu olarak 100 metrede 11.0'ın altına inmedi. Yine de oyun ilerledikçe güçlenen her pozisyonda oynayabilen bir geri koşucu. İyi pas blokajı ve alma becerileriyle tam bir paket. -- Tucker
Oregon'a getirdikleri: Ducks'ın NFL draft'ına gidecek Jordan James'in yerine geçecek birine ihtiyacı vardı ve daha iyisini bulamazlardı. James'in Big Ten'de maç başına taşımada beşinci sırada yer alması (16.6) ve Ducks'ın 2025 için yeni bir başlangıç QB'siyle ilerlemesi göz önüne alındığında, bu Hughes için oldukça yüksek hacimli bir rol olmalı. Ayrıca Eugene'de kardeşi, beş yıldızlı gerçek birinci sınıf köşe oyuncusu Na'eem Offord ile oynayacak. -- Olson
12. Dane Key , WRŞuradan transfer ediliyor: Kentucky | Şuraya transfer ediliyor: Nebraska Kalan sezonlar: 1
HT: 6-3 | WT: 210 | Sınıf: Genç
Arka Plan: Key, portaldaki en yetenekli geniş alıcılardan biri, kariyeri boyunca 1.870 yarda ve 14 gol için 126 resepsiyona sahip üç yıllık bir başlangıç. Eski ESPN 300 adayı ve Lexington, Kentucky yerlisi, SEC'de gerçek bir birinci sınıf öğrencisi olarak hemen fark yaratan biri oldu ve okul tarihinin beşinci önde gelen alıcısı olarak ayrılıyor. Key, Kentucky'nin Ole Miss'e karşı sürpriz galibiyetinde 105 yardalık bir performans da dahil olmak üzere tutarsız oyun kurucu oyununa rağmen 2024'te kariyerinin en yüksek 715 yardasını üretti. Nebraska'da draft stokunu artırma şansı olacak. -- Olson
Scout'un yorumu: Key'in iri bir yapısı ve harika elleri var. Sahadaki en hızlı oyuncu olmasa da kapsamayı ve ayrım yaratmayı anlayan cilalı bir rota koşucusu. En büyük varlığı, trafiği yakalayıp mücadele edilen topu vücudundan uzakta indirme yeteneği. Patlayıcı hızdan çok vücut kontrolü ve pozisyona dair bir hisle kazanıyor. Key, ilk günden itibaren iyi bir tak-çalıştır 1 veya 2 numaralı alıcı. -- Tucker
Nebraska'ya getirdikleri: Key, Nebraska'nın aradığı 1 numaralı geniş alıcı. Antrenör Matt Rhule ve antrenör ekibi, iki giden kıdemli başlangıç oyuncusunu değiştirmek zorundaydı ve Key'i Lincoln'e getirerek Huskers'ın Kentucky'den kiraladığı geniş alıcılar antrenörü Daikiel Shorts ile yeniden bir araya getirerek büyük bir işe alım zaferi elde etti. Key, 2025'te Dylan Raiola için en önemli hedef olacak. -- Olson
13. Barion Brown , Geniş AlıcıŞuradan transfer ediliyor: Kentucky | Şuraya transfer ediliyor: LSU Kalan sezonlar: 1
HT: 6-1 | WT: 182 | Sınıf: Genç
Arka Plan: Brown, Kentucky'deki üç sezonu boyunca SEC'deki en elektrikli oyun kuruculardan biri olarak ün kazandı. Nashville'den eski ESPN 300 adayı, 13 toplam gol pası ile 1.528 yarda için 122 pas yakaladı ve dönüş oyununda All-America kalibresinde bir yetenek. Brown, kariyeri boyunca 1.550 dönüş yardı elde etti ve beş başlama vuruşu dönüşü ile tüm aktif FBS oyuncularını geride bıraktı. Bu kanıtlanmış çok amaçlı üretim, onu gelecek sezon bir yarışmacı için ciddi bir varlık haline getirecek. -- Olson
Scout'un görüşü: Brown, boyut, hız ve top becerilerinin tüm paketine sahip. Lisedeyken 100 metreyi 10.49 saniyede koşan bir koşucu olan Brown, Kentucky'deki kariyeri boyunca bu hızı her amaca uygun şekilde kullandı. Savunmanın tepesini almak veya oyundan veya geri dönüş oyuncusu olarak büyük oyunlar yapmak için harika bir hıza sahip. Brown, uyumsuzluk yaratmak için çok fazla yer değiştirdi ve bire bir durumlarda başarılı oldu, sürekli olarak zıplama topu eşleşmelerini kazandı. -- Tucker
LSU'ya getirdikleri: Hız, hız ve daha fazla hız. Nussmeier, geçen sezon Kyren Lacy , Mason Taylor ve CJ Daniels'tan üç en iyi pas yakalayıcısını kaybetti. Brown, gelecek sezon Tigers için çok sayıda hedef görmeli ve geri dönüş oyununda oyunu değiştirmeye devam edecek. -- Olson
14. Damon Wilson II , OLBNereden transfer ediliyor: Georgia | Nereye transfer ediliyor: Missouri Kalan sezonlar: 2
HT: 6-4 | WT: 250 | Sınıf: İkinci sınıf
Arka Plan: Wilson, 2023 ESPN 300'de en iyi pas hücumcularından biriydi ve genel olarak 35. sıradaki adaydı. Bulldogs için Ohio State ve Alabama'ya karşı büyük bir imza günü galibiyetiydi ve ikinci sınıf öğrencisi olarak 390 oyun oynayarak ve iki başlangıç kazanarak öne çıktı. Wilson, 22 mücadele, 17 baskı, 5,5 TFL, 3 çuval ve 2 zorunlu top düşürmeyi bir araya getirirken heyecan verici bir potansiyel gösterdi. -- Olson
Scout'un yorumu: Wilson uzun, uzun boylu ve kıvrak bir oyuncu, patlayıcı patlama ve çıkış ve prototipik kenar ölçülebilirliklerine sahip. Kenardan oyun kurucu ve boy-hız kombinasyonu ve harika takip çabasıyla hücum hattının etrafında genel olarak bozucu bir varlık. Yaklaşık 80 inçlik kanat açıklığını top taşıyıcısına giden yolundaki blokçuları devre dışı bırakmak için kullanıyor ve boşlukta olduğunda iyi yönlendirme becerisi sergiliyor. Bir pas hücumcusu olarak Wilson, hücum müdahalelerini köşeye veya içeriye doğru hareket ettirmek için çabukluğu ve akıcı bükülmesiyle öne çıkıyor. Geçtiğimiz yıl Atina'da daha çok bir rol oyuncusu olmasına rağmen, çıkış sezonu için hazırlanmıştı. -- Tucker
Missouri'ye getirdiği şey: Bu, Tigers savunması için heyecan verici bir transfer, ayrılan başlangıç oyuncusu Johnny Walker Jr.'ın yerini dolduracak ve portala kaybettikleri açığı kapatacak yükselen genç bir kenar oyuncusu. Geçtiğimiz sezon SEC oyununda maç başına ortalama 30 oyun oynadıktan sonra Wilson, 2025'te önemli bir rol oynamaya hazır olmalı. -- Olson
15. Dillon Thieneman , SŞuradan transfer ediliyor: Purdue | Şuraya transfer ediliyor: Oregon Kalan sezonlar: 2
HT: 6-0 | WT: 207 | Sınıf: İkinci sınıf
Arka Plan: Purdue'nin koç değişikliğinin ardından üniversite futbolu tarihinin en iyi genç güvenlik oyuncularından biri piyasaya çıktı. Westfield, Indiana'dan üç yıldızlı bir aday olan Thieneman, 2023'te Boilermakers için birinci gün başlangıç oyuncusu oldu ve 106 müdahale ve altı müdahale kaydettikten sonra Big Ten ve FWAA'dan Yılın Çaylağı onurunu kazanarak olağanüstü bir ilk sezon geçirdi. Geçtiğimiz sezonda 104 durdurma ve yedi pas kesme ile Purdue'nin önde gelen müdahale oyuncusu oldu ve aynı zamanda punt dönüş görevlerini de üstlendi. -- Olson
Scout'un yorumu: Topu gör, topa vur; Thieneman'ın eski tarz oyun stilini sevmemek zor. Mükemmel bir mücadeleci, sürekli topun etrafında koşu, pas ve özel takımlara karşı oyunlar yapıyor. Boyutu ve hızı kağıt üzerinde sizi şaşırtmayacak, ancak daha büyük oynuyor ve dar açılar ve çok az boşa harcanan hareketle mükemmel bir takip hızına sahip. Bölge savunmasında mükemmel, kavramları anlıyor ve mola zamanlamasında harika. -- Tucker
Oregon'a getirdiği şey: Ducks, kıdemli başlangıç oyuncuları Tysheem Johnson ve Kobe Savage'ın sezon sonunda ayrılmasıyla bu portal penceresine girerken güvenliğe bariz bir ihtiyaç duyuyordu. Her ikisi de programa transfer olarak katıldı ve Ducks için üst düzeyde oynayabileceklerini kanıtladılar. Thieneman, Big Ten deneyimi ve sert vuruş doğasıyla uyum sağlamakta zorluk çekmemeli. Bir kazanan için oynamaya hazır ve Ducks'ın ikincil savunması için çarpıcı oyunlar yapmaya devam etmeli. -- Olson
16. Max Klare , TETransfer yeri: Purdue | Transfer yeri: Ohio State Kalan sezonlar: 2
HT: 6-4 | WT: 240 | Sınıf: Kırmızı gömlekli ikinci sınıf öğrencisi
Arka Plan: Klare, piyasadaki en üretken portal sıkı uçlarından biridir. İlk iki üniversite sezonunda altı maçta yer aldıktan sonra, Klare 2024'te patlama yaptı ve Boilermakers'ı yakalamalarda (51), alma yardalarında (685) ve alma skorlarında (4) yönetti. Ülke çapında yalnızca yedi sıkı uç Klare'den daha fazla alma yardası kaydetti ve 33 ilk vuruşla Purdue için zincirleri hareket ettirdi ve pozisyonundaki oyuncular arasında dokuzuncu sırada yer aldı. Yetenekli bir downfield hedefi ve fiziksel blokçu olan Klare, Buckeyes'in hücumuna sorunsuz bir şekilde uyum sağlamalıdır. -- Lederman
Scout'un görüşü: Klare, iyi top becerilerine ve güzel bir yakalama yarıçapına sahip güçlü bir hedef. Ayrıca iyi bir hıza sahip ve savunmaları dikey olarak dikiş boyunca zorlayabilir. En çekici varlığı alıcı becerileridir, ancak aynı zamanda etkili bir blokerdir ve fiziksel araçları ve kanıtlanmış üretimiyle tak ve çalıştır yeteneği sunar. Üretimi, onu tamamlayacak daha güçlü bir alıcı hedef dizisine sahip Buckeyes ile daha da artabilir. -- Tucker
Ohio State'e getirdikleri: Klare için çok fazla rekabet ve güçlü teklifler vardı, ancak Buckeyes sonunda kazandı ve pozisyonda ciddi bir yükseltme olarak portaldaki 1 numaralı sıkı sonu ekledi. Gee Scott Jr. mezun olmaya hazır ve Will Kacmarek bir sezon daha geri dönebilir, ancak Klare pas oyununda gerçek bir fark yaratabilir ve Ohio State'in hücumunda bundan sonra iyi bir rol oynamalı. -- Olson
17. Jaydn Ott , RBŞuradan transfer ediliyor: Cal | Şuraya transfer ediliyor: Oklahoma Kalan sezonlar: 1
HT: 6-0 | WT: 205 | Sınıf: Genç
Arka Plan: Cal, Ott'u 2025'te kadroda tutmak için çok uğraştı, ancak üniversite futbolu tarihindeki en iyi geri dönen oyunculardan biri sonunda açık pazara çıktı. Ott muhteşem bir başlangıç yaptı ve ilk sezonunda 1.218 çok amaçlı yarda ve 11 gol attıktan sonra 2022'de gerçek bir birinci sınıf başlangıç oyuncusu olarak Freshman All-America onurunu kazandı. İkinci sınıfta daha da iyiydi, Pac-12'yi 1.315 koşu yardı ve 12 gol ile yönetti ve ilk takım tüm konferans onuruna ulaştı. Ancak geçen yıl, sezon açılışında geçirdiği ayak bileği sakatlığı Ott'un potansiyeline kadar oynamasını zorlaştırdı. Yine de 10 maçta oynamayı başardı ancak yılı taşıma başına 3,3 yarda ve beş toplam skorla 385 koşu yardı ile tamamladı. -- Olson
Scout'un alınması: Geçen sezon üretimde bir düşüş olmasaydı ve yaralı bir ayak bileği üzerinde oynamışsa, OTS, istisnai ayakları ve lateral çimlik bir şekilde görüldüğü için görüldüğümüz patlayıcı koşulardan yoksundu. Çeviklik ve elülanlık ile slayt, Delekte temiz bir atış yapmaz ve aynı zamanda güçten daha fazla dengeyi kırar .
Oklahoma'ya getirdiği şey: Sooners, Jovantae Barnes'dan sağlam bir üretim aldı ve geçen sezon Xavier Robinson'dan bazı cesaret verici oyunlar aldı, ancak bu sonbaharda SEC'in en geliştirilmiş suçlarından biri olması gereken Mateer ile bir araya gelecekler.
18. Howard Sampson , OTTransfer: North Carolina | Kalan mevsimler: 2
HT : 6-8 |
Arka plan: Yeni antrenör Belichick, portaldan çekilmeyi ve yeni rejim Sampson'a tutunamadı.
Scout: Sampson, büyük bir çerçeve ve aldatıcı bir şekilde, savunucuların içine girmesini zorlaştırıyor ve hâlâ başını çekebilir. Biraz arıtma ihtiyacı var, ancak Tucker'ın ilk turu boyutu ve ayakları var.
Texas Tech'e getirdiği şey: Mütevazi, Teksas, yerli, 2025'te büyük bir 12 şampiyonluğu kovalamak için kesinlikle yüklenen bir Texas teknoloji ekibine katılmak için eve geliyor .
19. Lee Hunter , DTAktarma: UCF | Kalan mevsimler: 1
HT : 6-4
Arka plan: Büyük savunma yan hakemleri, 2021 ESPN 300'de 60 numaralı oyuncuydu ve Hunter, Gus Malzahn ile tekrar bir araya gelmeden önce Auburn'da Redshired oldu. ESPN Research'e göre, tüm Big 12 savunma takımları arasında basınç oranı (% 8.6 ).
İzci: Savunmanın ortasını kontrol edebilir. ve bire bir blokları kazanmak ve iki boşluk veya gölge şemasında oynama yeteneği olan patlayıcı gücüne sahiptir.
Texas Tech'e getiren: Hunter, Lubbock'a yaptığı yolculuktan sonra Texas'a resmi bir ziyarete çıkacak ve onu büyüyen portal sınıfına eklemek için bir anlaşma yapmadı .
20. Jehiem Oatis , DTTransfer: Alabama | Kalan mevsimler: 2
HT : 6-5 |
Arka plan: 2022 ESPN 300'de 38 numaralı işe alım ve Crimson Tide ile ilk iki mevsimi boyunca 13 oyuna başladı, omuz, diz ve ayak bileği sorunları, onu sezon öncesi başlıklı bir rotasyona karşı oynamaya zorladı. Ve Portal'a girmek için sezonun geri kalanında oturun .
İzci: Oatis, Alabama'da geçirdiği zamanla mücadele etti, ancak iç mekanda baskın bir güç olabileceğini gösterdi .
Colorado'ya getirdiği şey: Oatis, Colorado'daki Deion Sanders dönemi için büyük bir galibiyetti ve buffların 2025'te bir adım atmaya çalışmadığı ve dokuz üst düzey yeni başlayanları değiştirmesi gerekiyordu, ancak Robert Livingston'un ilk sezonunda DC olarak eklediler.
21. Tacario Davis , CBTransfer: Arizona | Washington Kalan mevsimler: 1
HT : 6-4
Arka plan: Bir yıl önce, Arizona'nın koçluk değişikliği sırasında, en çok Pac-12'de ikinci geçti ve yeni personel için portaldan geri çekildi ve bir kez daha önce beklenen bir şekilde giren bir portal kazandı. Bir üniversite sezonu daha.
İzci: Davis, portaldaki değeri, üretim, üretim hattında, futbol için bir burnu ve en üst düzeyde daha iyi bir şekilde çalışmaya sahip olmak için uzunluğunu kullanıyor ve daha iyi. O fiziksel bir varlık ve Tucker .
Washington'a getiriyor: Eski Arizona koçu Jedd Fisch ve Seattle'daki personeli, her iki taraf için de bir kazanç seçebilirdi, ancak son üniversite sezonunda en iyi şekilde yeniden birleşecek koçlarla gitmeyi seçti. oğlu
22. Mansor Delane , CBAktarma: Virginia Tech | Kalan mevsimler: 1
HT : 6-1 |
Arka plan: Üç yıl boyunca Hokies ile 29 maç başlattı ve ESPN Araştırma'ya göre 54 geçiş, 2 zorla kalma ve kariyer en yüksek 4 müdahalesi kaydettikten sonra üçüncü takım tüm konferans onurları kazandı.
Scout'un alınması: Delane, Teyp'i daha iyi bir şekilde izlediğinizde, Delane'nin büyük bir içgüdüsel ve farkındalık becerileri olan bir topla şahin olmaya karar vermesi için erken bir NFL taslak seçimi olurdu. 40'ın daha hızlı oynuyor ve güvenlik, köşe veya nikelde şema-verimli değer sağlamak için çalışma destek becerileri var.
LSU'ya getiriyor: "DBU", Tigers'ın önümüzdeki sezon köşede dönen Ashton pullarından birini ekliyor, ancak Delane, Florida Transfer Ja'Keem Jackson ve Beş Yıldızlı Signee DJ Pickett , Lsu'da daha iyi bir şekilde .
23. Patrick Payton , DETransfer: Florida Eyaleti | Kalan mevsimler: 1
HT: 6-5 |
Arka plan: Seminoller için hızlı bir şekilde üretken bir paser oldu, 2022'de ACC defansif çaylakları kazandı, Jared ayeti ve Braden Fiske ile 2023'te elit bir cephede. Korkunç 2-10 Sezonu aldı, ancak Tallahassee'ye gelen yeni bir DC ile ESPN araştırmasına göre sadece 21 kenar baskısı aldı .
İzci: Payton, spot ışığı hala ultrataliyken beklendiği gibi üretmedi ve Payton'ın en çok uğraşması ve en çok uğraştığı için uzun, sıvı ve kapanıyor. EST, Payton'ın kapsama alanı ve Chase'in hala daha iyi bir şekilde oynaması gerektiği için müthiş bir hız yaratıyor.
LSU'ya getiriyor: Kaplanlar, bu döngüde premium portal yetenekleri yükledi .
24. Williams Nwaneri , DETransfer: Missouri | Kalan mevsimler: 4
HT : 6-7 |
Arka plan: Missouri, 2024 ESPN 300'de beş yıldızlı işe alım ve 21 numaralı oyuncu için sıcak bir şekilde tartışmalı bir savaşta yendi. Ted Portal - Olson .
Scout'un: Nwaneri, hala 6-6, 257 pound'da bir ton yukarı ve yeteneğe sahiptir, 40'a yakın bir şekilde, 30 inçlik dikey bir sıçrama ile yakın bir şekilde, güç ve farkındadır. Savunmacı, özellikle içeri girerse, ancak güçlü ölçülebilirler ve hareket becerileri var.
What he brings to Nebraska: The Huskers were a big spender in the portal market as they worked to surround quarterback Dylan Raiola with more blue-chip talent and improve on a 7-6 season. Nwaneri's relationship with Nebraska senior analyst Jamar Mozee, his former high school coach, was a key factor here. The Huskers have a lot to replace along their senior-led defense and could count on Nwaneri to play a significant role in 2025. -- Olson
25. Kevin Concepcion , WRTransfer: NC State | Texas A & M Kalan mevsimler: 2
HT: 5-11 |
Arka plan: Concepcion, yılın Çaylakı ve birinci sınıf öğrencisi, en çok okul tarihinde birinci sınıf öğrencisi-ve 320 rötuşla 320 acele yarışı, 460 yarıya kadar 53 yakalama ile takip etti .
Scout's take: Concepcion's production dipped as a sophomore with fewer targets and inconsistent QB play. He's still a great route runner and an elusive threat with the ball in his hands. He's quick to snatch passes and transition up the seam for big chunk plays. He's difficult to mirror in off-coverage. Concepcion has the versatile skill set to create mismatches and all-purpose yards from different alignments. -- Tucker
Texas A & M'ye getirdiği şey: Bu döngüdeki portaldaki en iyi genç genişliklerden ikisi aldı, bu da Marcel Reed liderliğindeki geçiş saldırılarının% 88'ini Wolfpack ile yuvası için RODE'ten çıkardı.
26. Duce Robinson , WRAktarma: USC | Kalan mevsimler: 2
HT: 6-6 |
Arka plan: Robinson, 2023 sınıfındaki en atletik yetenekli beklentilerden biriydi, ESPN 300'de 40. sırada yer alan iki sporlu bir sıkı son/alıcı ve dış saha oyuncusu olarak, hem spor yapmak için Truva atları ile iki üretken mevsimi ve yedi gol attı. Daha önemli bir rol için.
İzci: Robinson, 6 metrelik 6½ yükseklik, 10 inçlik bir elle, Robinson'un 2024'teki bir kırmızı bölge tehdidi olarak gelişebileceği, sadece parladığı bir alanda olduğu gibi, düzgün bir şekilde ortaya çıkması için düzgün bir taşıyıcıdır. EST gelecek, liseden çıkmış olabilir - Tucker .
Florida Eyaleti'ne getirdiği şey: Dominic Robinson, 2001-04'ten itibaren Florida Eyaleti için alıcı oynadı veşimdi üniversite kariyerini bitirmek için ayak izlerini takip ediyor .
27. Emmanuel hamilesi , ogAktarma: USC | Kalan mevsimler: 1
HT: 6-5 |
Arka plan: Portal'ın USC'de iki mevsimden sonra yeniden girme kararı, eski Wyoming transferi Truva atları için 25 oyun başlattı . Bu döngüde en yüksek ücretli linemenlerden biri olmak.
İzci: Bir Run Blocker olarak büyük bir güç, güç ve kaldıraç birleştiren, ancak kalçalarını bir araya getirirse, kalçalarını birleştirir. Koruma - Tucker
Oregon'a getiriyor: Ördekler iç saldırı hattı yardımı arıyordu ve portaldaki 1 numaralı bekçi için büyük bir savaş kazandı .
28. Will Heldt , deTransfer: Purdue | Kalan mevsimler: 2
HT : 6-6
Purdue , Nic Scourton'daki son offseason'daki en üst düzey acele üretti ve şimdi genç acele, her oyuna, eski üç yıldızlı işe alımlar için ikinci sırada yer aldı.
İzci: Heldt, oyun kurucu baskısı olan bir portal girişidir.
Clemson'a getirdiği şey: Koç Dabo Swinney, portaldan imzaladığı ilk savunma oyuncusu, Tigers'ın cephesinde kaçınılmaz bir ihtiyaç duyuyor ve SWIR ve daha da iyi olmak için tüm kutuları kontrol ediyor.
29. Xavier Chaplin , OTVirginia Tech'den transfer : Auburn Kalan mevsimler: 2
HT: 6-7 WT : Redshirt Sophomore
Arka plan: Chaplin, Hokies için bir Redshirt birinci sınıf öğrencisi olarak taşındı ve bu portal döngüsünün eski üç yıldızlı işe alımında iki yıllık bir başlangıç haline geldi.
Scout's take: Chaplin possesses a great combination of size and athleticism for a Power 4 offensive tackle. He has been a very consistent pass protector over the past two seasons utilizing his length and good feet. In the run game, Chaplin gets off the ball quickly and is capable of climbing to the second level. He also flashes the ability to pull and get out in space in the screen game. This is a quality P4 starting tackle who also may have some developmental upside left in the tank. -- Tucker
Auburn'a getirdiği şey: Kaplanlar, Chaplin ve USC Transfer Mason Murphy ile mücadele noktalarında yükseltmeyi başardı, bu da yeniden inşa edilen QB odalarına bu sezon alacakları koruma hakkında çok güven verdi.
30. Miller Moss , QBAktarma: USC | Kalan mevsimler: 1
HT : 6-2 |
Arka plan: Moss, 2024 numaralı taslak seçim Caleb Williams'ın iki mevsim dahil olmak üzere Truva atları ile ilk üç yıl boyunca, 2024'te başlama fırsatı kazanmadan önce, toplamda 28.4'te geçerek 28.4'ün üstünde 28.4'te geçerek Big Ten'i oyun başına geçti. Bir skor marjları ile, koç Lincoln Riley'i Moss'a yönlendirdi ve Jayden Maiava'nın sınırlı oyun deneyimi göz önüne alındığında ne olduğunu gördü.
Scout: Moss, iyi bir futbol oynadı ve Williams'ın geldiğinde sadece portal için cıvatalanmadı .
Louisville'e getirdiği şey: Louisville'de ideal bir fırsat tespit etti . Chris Bell'de kanıtlanmış alıcı ve Portal üzerinden daha fazla ekleyen bir personel .
31. Jackson Arnold , QBAktarma: Oklahoma | Kalan mevsimler: 2
HT : 6-1 |
Arka plan: Dillon Gabriel'i birinci sınıf öğrencisi olarak yedekledikten sonra, 2024'te bir koparma yılı olması bekleniyordu. Saldırı hattı boyunca mücadele eden bir Oklahoma suçunda 47.8 QBR (izin verildi), en iyi beş geniş alıcıyı yaralandı ve OC'yi ortada ateşledi.
İzci: Arnold, 2024'teki oyunun büyük bir başlangıcına ihtiyaç duyuyor .
Auburn'a getirdiği şey: Auburn , antrenörden en iyi QB'yi aldı .
32. Romello Height , OLBAktarma: Georgia Tech | Kalan mevsimler: 1
HT: 6-3 |
Arka plan: Auburn, USC ve Georgia Tech'de durdu ve bu offseason'a bir kez daha girdi .
İzci: Kesinlikle üçüncü bir avantaj olarak değer katabiliriz, ancak bu aşamada iyi uzunlukta ve yükseklikte oynamaya yardımcı olur .
Texas Tech'e getirdiği şey: Kırmızı Akıncılar, tahtalarına 1 numaralı savunmacı getirdi ve Wood'un savunmasında bir darbe geçişi olabilir.
33. Beau Atkinson , DETransfer: North Carolina | Kalan mevsimler: 2
HT : 6-6 |
ATKINSON , Redshirt birinci sınıf sezonunda katranlı birinci sınıfta büyük bir adım attı ve takımın en yüksek snaps için sadece 28 snap oynaması için 7.5 çuval için büyük bir adım attı.
İzci: Bu, Kuzey Carolina için büyük bir kayıptır, çünkü 2024'te bu takımda gelecekteki bir fark yaratır ve bir geçiş portalında onu iyi bir şekilde oynatan bir geçiş yaptı. - Luginbill
Ohio State'e getirdiği şey: Jack Sawyer , JT Tuimoloau , Tyleik Williams ve Ty Hamilton'u NFL'ye götürdü ve geri dönen yeteneklerini tamamladıktan sonra en yüksek öncelik olarak ortaya çıktı . Columbus'ta - ve savunma sonunda bir etki ilavesi olmalı.
34. ELO MODOZIE , LBTransfer: Ordu | Gürcistan Kalan mevsimler: 2
HT : 6-3 |
Arka plan: Modoze, 2024'te izin verilen puanlarda 4 numaraya bağlanan bir ordu savunması için bir vahiydi.
İzci: Bu bahar portal sınıfında en yüksek tavan avcılığı. GER Saldırı Altında Bir Tackler olarak Güvenilir ve Modoze Hızlı ve Fiziksel Olarak Gelişir .
Gürcistan'a getirdiği şey: Buldoglar, SEC seviyesinde oynamaya adapte olan daha ilgi çekici kenar savunucularından birini kilitlemek için hızla hareket etti.
35. Ethan onianwa , otTransfer: Pirinç | Kalan mevsimler: 1
HT : 6-6
Arka plan: Portal'daki en deneyimli saldırı mücadelesi, Teksas'ın eski üç yıldızlı işe alımları, baykuşlar için bir kızılderili birinci sınıf öğrencisi olarak gelişti .
Scout'un: Onianwa, her iki yolda da büyük bir bükülme ve deneyimine sahip.
Ohio Eyaletine getirdiği şey: Buckeyes, Onianwa ve Minnesota Transfer Phillip Daniels ile mücadele etmek için iyi bir iş çıkardı.
36. Ahmad Hardy , RBTransfer: Ul Monroe | Kalan mevsimler: 3
HT : 5-10 |
Arka plan: Warhawks ile inanılmaz bir çıkış mevsimi bir araya getirdi, 1,351 yarda, taşıma başına 5.7 yarda koştu ve Sun Belt birinci sınıf öğrencisi ve ESPN Araştırması'na göre 82 yıl boyunca Cam Canton'un arkasında 82 kaçırılan mücadele . Yıl önce,Monticello , Mississippi'den yıldızsız bir işe alım yaptı.
Scout'un geri çekilmesi, koşma pozisyonunda, alçak bir şekilde, gerçekten iyi bir şekilde ilerlemeye devam etmeyen bir konuma sahip .
Missouri'ye getirdiği şey: Hardy, antrenör Eli Drinkwitz'in en iyi acele Nate Noel ve vaat eden birinci sınıf öğrencisi Kewan Lacy ile Ole Miss'e transfer olan büyük bir ihtiyaç duyuyor.
37. Justice Haynes , RBTransfer: Alabama | Kalan mevsimler: 2
HT: 5-11 |
Background: Haynes was the No. 2 ranked running back in his class and the No. 24 overall player in the ESPN 300 for 2023. He earned 25 carries as a freshman and looked ready for a more significant role in 2024 with Alabama's top two backs graduating. Though he started the first six games of his sophomore season, it was Jam Miller who emerged as Alabama's featured back with Haynes rushing for 448 yards and seven TDs on a mere 6.6 rushing attempts per game. -- Olson
Scout's take: Haynes has been productive at Bama, but not in a featured role. He has all the traits of an every-down back: a strong, balanced runner with productive yards after contact. He runs with a lower center of gravity and will absorb the first hit and run through arm tackles. Haynes has good vision and quick-cutting burst to daylight, but he's not super elusive or a home run threat in the open field. He has good hands out of the backfield with compact power and leverage to also block on passing downs. He was a successful lead back in high school and certainly can produce in a similar role if he finds the right opportunity. -- Tucker
What he brings to Michigan: Haynes should get lots more opportunities to be a lead back with the Wolverines and will form a terrific duo with talented freshman Jordan Marshall , who rushed for 100 yards in Michigan's bowl win over Alabama. -- Olson
38. David Gusta , DTTransferring from: Washington State | Transferring to: Kentucky Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-3 | WT: 302 | Class: Redshirt junior
Background: Gusta wasn't initially looking to enter the transfer portal but ultimately chose to explore his options after coach Jake Dickert left for Wake Forest. The two-year starter was arguably the Cougars' top defensive player in 2024 and recorded 21 tackles, 18 pressures, three TFLs and three pass breakups while taking on double-teams for the Cougars' front. -- Olson
Scout's take: Gusta is a strong interior defender who is more impactful than his stat lines indicate. He displays an explosive first step and good redirect for a 300-pounder. He'll hold point and can be tough to move while also having really good quickness off the ball to disrupt and force double-teams. Gusta does a great job keeping his linebackers free against the run and creates enough interior pressure to force quarterbacks to get the ball out fast. He's very experienced and a technician when it comes to running gap integrity and maintaining his pass-rush lanes. -- Tucker
What he brings to Kentucky: This is a big win for the Wildcats over serious competition from Tennessee and Texas A&M, and Gusta helps address a significant need with Deone Walker moving on to the NFL and Keeshawn Silver transferring to USC. Gusta got a middle-round draft grade after last season and is eager to improve it by competing in the SEC. -- Olson
39. David Blay , DTTransferring from: Louisiana Tech | Transferring to: Miami Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-4 | WT: 303 | Class: Redshirt junior
Background: Blay became one of the most popular interior defensive linemen in the portal with more than 20 Power 4 offers. He began his career at the Division II level at West Chester University, where he produced 13 tackles for loss as a redshirt freshman. Louisiana Tech discovered him in the portal after the 2022 season and developed him into a first-team All-CUSA performer and a disruptive force at defensive tackle with 46 stops, 10.5 TFLs and 6.5 sacks. -- Olson
Scout's take: Blay is an active inside presence with a good burst and push off the ball. He fires off low and with good power and explosion to disrupt and make plays in the backfield. He's difficult to single block as a pass rusher. Blay quickly collapses the pocket and combines good burst and power for pressure. He'll also redirect and retrace with deceptive quickness. He plays with a high motor and effective range outside the tackles for a bigger interior lineman. -- Tucker
What he brings to Miami: Blay picked the Hurricanes over USC, Penn State and a lot of strong offers and gives them a plug-and-play starter who'll help replace the production of departing seniors Simeon Barrow Jr . and Akheem Mesidor . Miami has gone heavy on transfers at that position while it develops its young blue-chip talent, and Blay should be a quality addition to their group. -- Olson
40. Fa'alili Fa'amoe , OTTransferring from: Washington State | Transferring to: Wake Forest Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-5 | WT: 314 | Class: Redshirt junior
Background: Fa'amoe was projected to be a potential Day 2 draft pick entering the 2024 season but ended up in the transfer portal after Washington State's coaching change. Fa'amoe joined the program as a 215-pound defensive end, redshirted in his first two seasons and developed into a force for the Cougars as a 26-game starter at right tackle. He was limited by a knee injury early on in 2024 but came back to start seven games. -- Olson
Scout's take: Fa'amoe fell under the national radar, having played in American Samoa as an undersized defensive lineman. He has bulked up to 314 pounds and retained his athletic feet in the transition to right tackle. Fa'amoe has a good first step to kick and mirror faster edge rushers. He continues to improve his base and technique as a pass protector and remains solid sealing the edge as a run blocker. He's still not dominant moving blockers off the ball with great leverage and power, and Mateer certainly covered some pass-rush breakdowns with his elusiveness in the pocket. -- Tucker
What he brings to Wake Forest: Fa'amoe had a ton of options, including Michigan, Nebraska and LSU, but preferred to put his trust in his coaches by following them to Wake Forest. He'll reunite with Jake Dickert and offensive line coach Jared Kaster and look to boost his NFL draft status with a strong season in the ACC. -- Olson
41. Patrick Kutas , OGTransferring from: Arkansas | Transferring to: Ole Miss Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-5 | WT: 313 | Class: Junior
Background: Kutas, a three-star signee from Memphis, moved into the starting lineup as a sophomore and earned nine starts for the Razorbacks, primarily at right tackle. He was sidelined for most of his junior season after suffering a back injury in preseason practice but came back to make four starts at left guard and performed well, allowing zero sacks on his 233 snaps. Kutas was able to utilize his redshirt for the four-game season and became one of the more highly recruited interior linemen in the portal. -- Olson
Scout's take: Kutas hasn't lived up to expectations with injuries and inconsistent play but has multiple starts at OT and OG which adds tremendous value, as does his SEC experience. He plays with an edge and shows good functional strength and balance to move defenders off the ball as a run blocker. He can sit and anchor, possessing just enough bend to be an effective pass blocker. -- Tucker
What he brings to Ole Miss: Kutas' positional versatility will make him an asset for the Rebels next season. They're set to return tackles Jayden Williams and Diego Pounds but will need to reload at the interior spots with seniors Nate Kalepo , Reece McIntyre , Julius Buelow andGerquan Scott all graduating. Ole Miss was able to get one of the best available options and several more signees off Arkansas' roster. -- Olson
42. Malachi Fields , WRTransferring from: Virginia | Transferring to: Notre Dame Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-4 | WT: 220 | Class: Redshirt junior
Background: Fields is an exceptional athlete with excellent size and production. He put up 1,619 receiving yards over the past two seasons -- third-most in the ACC -- and 10 TDs on 113 receptions over the past two seasons and picked up third-team all-conference recognition in 2024 after another 800-yard season. -- Olson
Scout's take: Fields has an NFL blend of size, athleticism and ball skills. He also has very good production. The former high school quarterback has great awareness skills on the football field. He's a polished, savvy route runner who knows how to attack leverage and work for positioning. His pure separation burst is good but not great. He wins one-on-one matchups more with his physical strength and positioning than his speed. Fields makes the difficult grabs look easy and dominates the 50-50 ball. -- Tucker
What he brings to Notre Dame: The Fighting Irish did not produce a 500-yard receiver through their first 15 games in 2024.Riley Leonard did a nice job of spreading the targets around, but Fields should have an opportunity to be a true No. 1 receiver for Notre Dame's next starting QB. He'll be eager to join a playoff-caliber roster and help elevate their passing attack. -- Olson
43. Chase Sowell , WRTransferring from: East Carolina | Transferring to: Iowa State Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-4 | WT: 195 | Class: Redshirt sophomore
Background: Sowell has made an impressive comeback during his two seasons at ECU. The former three-star recruit began his career at Colorado in 2022 and struggled with injuries during his first season in the program. He was cut by the Buffaloes after going through spring practice with coach Deion Sanders and the new regime in Boulder. Sowell picked a place where he had a shot to play right away and became the Pirates' No. 1 receiver, catching 81 passes for 1,300 yards and four touchdowns over two seasons. -- Olson
Scout's take: Sowell is a tall, easy moving receiver with really good production over the past two years. He has terrific hands and body control for a 6-4 target and will go up and pluck the ball away from his frame creating matchup problems in the red area. He lacks elite burst off the line and out of breaks but changes tempo well as a deep route runner and is fast enough to get behind coverage. Sowell is smooth in his stem for a long strider. He's an effective blocker but still needs to build up his frame to break press at the P4 level, and true separation speed is still a question mark. -- Tucker
What he brings to Iowa State: The Cyclones looked to the portal in search of a quality replacement for All-Big 12 wideout Jayden Higgins , and they succeeded in landing their No. 1 target. Sowell jumped at the opportunity to play with quarterback Rocco Becht and play a high-target role -- Higgins saw 136 last season -- for a Cyclones team that just won a school-record 11 games and are trying to go even further in 2025. -- Olson
44. Mark Gronowski , QBTransferring from: South Dakota State | Transferring to: Iowa Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-3 | WT: 230 | Class: Redshirt senior
Background: Gronowski entered the portal at the end of the winter cycle after his coaching staff left to take over Washington State. None of the other QBs available this offseason come close to matching his career production. He's been one of the most dominant QBs in the sport, a four-year starter with a 49-6 career record and two national championship rings at the FCS level. Gronowski is the active career leader at the FCS level in total offense with 10,309 passing yards, 1,767 rushing yards and 130 total touchdowns. He won the Walter Payton Award in 2023 as the top offensive player at that level. He went into the 2024 season with a late-round NFL draft grade but will look to boost his draft stock with one final season at the FBS level. -- Olson
Scout's take: This guy is the very definition of substance over style. All he does is make good decisions and win. It's not always pretty and his methods can be unorthodox, but the end result is among the elite in college football. An adequate athlete, Gronowski shines with his accuracy. He'll bring experience and smart play along with a sky-high expectation to perform, which he has done his entire career. -- Luginbill
What he brings to Iowa: What a win for the Hawkeyes. They were looking to improve their QB situation for 2025 via the portal, and their patience paid off when Gronowski hit the market. There's not a more experienced or accomplished QB in this cycle when you consider he's played more than 3,000 career snaps. Gronowski was productive in his lone start against Power 4 competition in 2024, throwing for 264 yards and two TDs with one interception in a 44-20 loss at Oklahoma State. He'll be eager to prove he can compete at the highest level in the Big Ten. -- Olson
45. Kaidon Salter , QBTransferring from: Liberty | Transferring to: Colorado Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-1 | WT: 200 | Class: Redshirt junior
Background: Salter led a historic season for Liberty in 2023 with a 13-0 run, a Conference USA title and a trip to the Fiesta Bowl. He earned CUSA MVP honors in his first season operating coach Jamey Chadwell's spread option attack. The Flames couldn't match 2023, falling to 8-3 season this fall, but few QBs in this portal market have more proven dual-threat production. The former Tennessee transfer has put up 5,887 passing yards, 2,013 rushing yards and 77 total touchdowns with 31 turnovers in his career. -- Olson
Scout's take: Salter is another version of SMU's Kevin Jennings . He's crafty, makes a ton of plays off platform and can make things happen on the move. He can be incredibly accurate on small-window throws down the middle of the field. -- Luginbill
What he brings to Colorado: Salter is exactly what Colorado needed for 2025, a veteran one-year starter who can be highly productive in the Big 12 and give five-star freshman Julian Lewis strong competition and a chance to develop during his freshman year. It'll be interesting to see how coordinator Pat Shurmur adjusts his offense to play to Salter's strengths as a runner, and there's no doubt the senior will enjoy playing with the Buffaloes' talented young receiving corps. -- Olson
46. Hunter Zambrano , OTTransferring from: Illinois State | Transferring to: Texas Tech Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-5 | WT: 305 | Class: Redshirt senior
Background: Zambrano developed into a three-year starter at left tackle for the Redbirds and earned preseason FCS All-America honors going into the 2024 season. He started two games last season, including the opener against Iowa, before a hip issue forced him to sit out the rest of the season. That setback gave him one extra season to make a move up to the FBS level. -- Olson
Scout's take: Zambrano has some of the better physical tools of any FCS offensive lineman in the portal. He possesses good size and length at left tackle, but his agility is more suited for right tackle at the FBS level. He demonstrates good feet and hands in pass pro, technically sound, but needs to show improved bend and explosion in the run game to transition to a higher level and be effective. -- Tucker
What he brings to Texas Tech: The combination of Sampson and Zambrano should help the Red Raiders get a lot better up front in 2025. Zambrano is a legit NFL draft prospect who's ready to prove he can compete at the highest level, and it'll be interesting to see which spot he holds down in the lineup in Lubbock. -- Olson
47. Reggie Virgil , WRTransferring from: Miami (Ohio) | Transferring to: Texas Tech Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-4 | WT: 190 | Class: Junior
Background: After two quiet seasons with the Red Hawks in which he recorded two career catches, Virgil put together a breakthrough season in 2024 and earned second-team All-MAC recognition. He turned 41 catches into 816 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, with three 100-yard performances to help his squad go on a seven-game win streak and play for a MAC title. He picked up a long list of offers and took visits to Michigan State and Texas Tech. -- Olson
Scout's take: Virgil is a big, athletic target with great hands. He's a vertical threat who knows how to use his length to climb the ladder and make the difficult grab. Virgil was an impressive long jumper out of high school who went over 22 feet. He's a vertical stretcher as well, with a long stride to accelerate past coverage. We expect he will be coveted given his one-on-one matchup potential on the outside -- Tucker
What he brings to Texas Tech: The Red Raiders got a big year out of Washington State transfer Josh Kelly , who earned second-team All-Big 12 honors in 2024, and are hoping for similar success with Virgil. With four wideouts moving on via the portal, Texas Tech had a clear need at this position and got Virgil locked up before he took more visits. -- Olson
48. Trebor Pena , WRTransferring from: Syracuse | Transferring to: Penn State Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-0 | WT: 184 | Class: Redshirt junior
Background: Pena has been a return specialist throughout his career with more than 1,400 career yards on kickoff and punt returns. But after missing almost the entire 2023 season due to injury, he came back strong and proved he could be a real playmaker at receiver. Pena emerged as Kyle McCord 's go-to target and led the ACC with 84 receptions on the year, putting up 941 receiving yards and nine TDs to help spark a stunning turnaround and 10-win season under new coach Fran Brown. The second-team All-ACC performer will be a sixth-year senior this fall and is looking to boost his NFL draft stock with one more big season. -- Olson
Scout's take: Pena is very similar to former Miami wide receiver Xavier Restrepo , only Pena is slightly bigger. He's super reliable with terrific ball skills, a great feel for navigating zone coverage and always finds a way to get open. He's the ultimate security blanket for a quarterback when you absolutely have to have the catch on a critical down. He is a really crafty route runner who knows how to set up defenders and create separation in tight quarters. He's versatile and can play on the inside and outside. -- Luginbill
What he brings to Penn State: This is a massive get for the Nittany Lions. They were determined to get a top receiver in the spring portal period and won out for their No. 1 target, giving quarterback Drew Allar an experienced playmaker in the slot who had no shortage of strong Power 4 offers. When you come as close as Penn State did to playing for a national championship, you have to be willing to make some big moves to take that next step. The transfer trio of Pena, Kyron Hudson and Devonte Ross should quickly elevate the production in their receiver room. -- Olson
49. Rahsul Faison , RBTransferring from: Utah State | Transferring to: South Carolina Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-0 | WT: 218 | Class: Redshirt senior
Background: Faison was expected to enter the NFL draft this offseason, but the Diego Pavia ruling for former junior college transfers created an opportunity for one extra college season. He was a revelation over his two seasons at Utah State, rushing for 1,845 yards and 13 touchdowns with seven 100-yard performances, including a career-high 191 yards against Hawaii last season. The second-team All-Mountain West selection forced 98 missed tackles during his time with the Aggies according to ESPN Research, which ranked second-most in the conference behind Boise State's Ashton Jeanty. The 25-year-old back will be a seventh-year senior this fall after beginning his career at Marshall in 2019. -- Olson
Scout's take: One of the top returning backs in the country, Faison checks all the physical boxes as a featured runner. He has impressive size and power to break tackles inline but also great vision and stop-start quickness to elude at the second level. His cutback ability in traffic is exceptional. He runs hard with balance and second effort. The one area he's lacking is a game-breaker second gear, but he's ultra elusive with exception vision and shiftiness in the open field. Polished receiving skills out of the backfield adds to his value. -- Tucker
What he brings to South Carolina: Faison still needs to get his extra season of eligibility approved by the NCAA, but he's poised to be a serious difference-maker for a Gamecocks squad with CFP ambitions in 2025. He'll step right in for Raheim Sanders as another highly productive transfer back and gives this LaNorris Sellers -led offense another reliable weapon to build around. -- Olson
50. Raion Strader , CBTransferring from: Miami (Ohio) | Transferring to: Auburn Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-0 | WT: 182 | Class: Sophomore
Background: Strader is coming off a first-team All-MAC sophomore season and has been one of the best young corners in the country over his first two seasons. He's currently leading FBS in pass breakups with 18 on the year after breaking up 13 as a freshman and has also picked off three passes for the RedHawks. Opposing quarterbacks completed just 52% of their attempts against Strader in 2024, according to ESPN Research. He became one of the most heavily recruited corners in this cycle with more than 18 offers from Power 4 programs. -- Olson
Scout's take: Extremely productive football player with great play-speed and coverage skills. He excels in man-to-man with fluid hips and terrific recovery speed but is equally adept at reading the QB and jumping routes in zone coverage. Possesses polished ball skills. Will use his strong hands to press and get off blocks to set the edge as a tackler. -- Tucker
What he brings to Auburn: Another premium portal pickup for the Tigers as they load up for 2025. Strader joins a team that leaned on two young corners, sophomore Kayin Lee and freshman Jay Crawford , to get through the season and managed to finish with a top-30 scoring defense. Strader's experience will make him a valuable asset in the secondary. -- Olson
51. Braelin Moore , CTransferring from: Virginia Tech | Transferring to: LSU Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-3 | WT: 303 | Class: Redshirt sophomore
Background: Moore brings experience and invaluable versatility from his three seasons at Virginia Tech. The honorable mention All-ACC performer earning the starting left guard role as a redshirt freshman and played well, then transitioned to center for 2024 and was even better. Moore has allowed just one sack on 654 snaps in pass protection, according to ESPN Research. -- Olson
What he brings to LSU: After rolling with a redshirt freshman starter at center in DJ Chester , the Tigers looked to the portal for a more proven commodity and locked up Moore, the top center available in this portal cycle. -- Olson
52. Josh Thompson , OGTransferring from: Northwestern | Transferring to: LSU Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-5 | WT: 301 | Class: Redshirt junior
Background: Thompson, a former three-star recruit from Michigan, emerged as a key starter for the Wildcats after two years of development. He started at right tackle in 2023 but found his more natural fit at right guard last season, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition after he did not surrender a sack all season. According to ESPN Research, Thompson had the fourth-best pressure rate (0.8%) among all Big Ten starting guards this season. -- Olson
What he brings to LSU: The Tigers identified Thompson as one of the best interior offensive linemen in this cycle and beat Tennessee, Ohio State and several others for his pledge. He's a big addition and a future pro. -- Olson
53. Noah Thomas , WRTransferring from: Texas A&M | Transferring to: Georgia Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-6 | WT: 200 | Class: Junior
Background: Thomas emerged as the Aggies' leading receiver as a junior and produced eight touchdown catches, tied for second-most in the SEC. He turned 73 catches into 984 yards and 15 touchdowns over three seasons in College Station. -- Olson
What he brings to Georgia: The Bulldogs really lacked a big-bodied receiver for their passing attack after Miami transfer Colbie Young was suspended during the season, so Thomas certainly resolves that need and sets Georgia up to have one of the SEC's best receiver trios in 2025 with Branch, Thomas and Dillon Bell . -- Olson
54. Kevin Coleman Jr ., WRTransferring from: Mississippi State | Transferring to: Missouri Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 5-11 | WT: 180 | Class: Junior
Background: Coleman is moving on to his fourth school in four years after stints at Jackson State, Louisville and Mississippi State, but he has produced everywhere he's been. The former SWAC Freshman of the Year is coming off a career-best year in Starkville, ranking third in the SEC in receiving yards per game and producing 1,096 all-purpose yards and six TDs as a receiver and punt returner. -- Olson
What he brings to Missouri: The St. Louis native is coming home for his final season of eligibility and will see a ton of targets in an offense that must replace the production ofLuther Burden III ,Theo Wease Jr . and Mookie Cooper . -- Olson
55. Thaddeus Dixon , CBTransferring from: Washington | Transferring to: North Carolina Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-1 | WT: 185 | Class: Senior
Background: After playing a reserve role for the Huskies during their run to the CFP title game in 2023, Dixon took over as a starter last season and earned honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition for the Huskies. He finished as a top-five starting corner in the conference in completion percentage (35%), yards per attempt (3.7) and pass breakups (10), according to ESPN Research. Thanks to the Diego Pavia ruling, the former junior college transfer was granted an extra season of eligibility and opted to transfer after the Huskies brought in Davis from Arizona. -- Olson
What he brings to North Carolina: A plug-and-play starter who'll benefit greatly from the fact he played for defensive coordinator Steve Belichick last season in Seattle. The Tar Heels managed to beat out Ole Miss and several more contenders for a pledge from Dixon, who should team up with returning starter Marcus Allen to provide good experience in the secondary. -- Olson
56. Jeremiah Wilson , CBTransferring from: Houston | Transferring to: Florida State Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 5-10 | WT: 185 | Class: Junior
Background: After two solid seasons at Syracuse, Wilson transferred to Houston and proved he can be a difference-maker. He snagged four interceptions last season and allowed just 12 completions on 33 targets, the fourth-lowest completion percentage (36%) among Big 12 starting corners according to ESPN Research. Wilson has one more season ahead of him and is hoping he can boost his draft stock in 2025 by making one more move. -- Olson
Scout's take: Wilson possesses length, instincts, foot speed and excellent ball skills. Aside from great physical traits on the perimeter, he has been really productive. He has a really good feel for zone coverage and how to align himself to bait quarterbacks into making poor decisions with the football. Wilson displays the short-area quickness and burst in man coverage to lock people down one-on-one. He's very competitive in contested matchups where his ball skills become magnified. The only question is his true speed. -- Luginbill
What he brings to Florida State: The Kissimmee, Florida, native is coming back to his home state and reuniting with defensive coordinator Tony White, who previously coached him during his freshman year at Syracuse. Wilson brings needed experience and should catch up quickly as he gets back to playing in a defense he already knows. -- Olson
57. AJ Haulcy , STransferring from: Houston | Transferring to: LSU Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-0 | WT: 215 | Class: Junior
Background: Haulcy began his career at New Mexico in 2022 and turned a strong true freshman season into an opportunity to come home and play for Houston. He's been a two-year starter for the Cougars and earned first-team All-Big 12 honors last season after picking off five passes and recording eight pass breakups plus 74 tackles. Veteran starters like Haulcy who've played more than 2,000 career snaps tend to attract plenty of interest in the spring portal window. -- Olson
Scout's take: Haulcy is a prototypical hard-hitting safety who is a bit of a throwback player. He's physical and loves to throw his body around. He's an outstanding tackler, but also has the personality and leadership skills to be the heart and soul of a defense. -- Luginbill
What he brings to LSU: This is the cherry on top of LSU's extremely impressive portal recruiting class. Haulcy and NC State transfer Tamarcus Cooley represent significant upgrades at the safety position for the Tigers. It'll be interesting to see how secondary coach Corey Raymond moves his guys around this fall, because a secondary that ranked No. 2 in SEC play in passing yards per game just added a lot more talent this offseason. -- Olson
58. Micah Hudson , WRTransferring from: Texas A&M | Transferring to: Texas Tech Seasons remaining: 3
HT: 6-0 | WT: 195 | Class: Freshman
Background: Hudson, a five-star recruit and the No. 22 overall player in last year's ESPN 300, was the highest-ranked signee in Texas Tech history. But his true freshman season did not play out the way he'd hoped and he finished with eight catches for 123 yards in a reserve role. Hudson transferred to Texas A&M this offseason but left the program in January soon after he arrived. -- Olson
Scout's take: Hudson played in the 2024 Under Armour All-America Game to culminate an amazing high school career, but we did see a lack of urgency and production in that small sample size. While he showed flashes at Texas Tech, it was surprising that he didn't have much impact as a freshman given his playmaking speed and dynamic skill-set. He's a natural pass catcher and has the explosive athleticism to elevate and pluck the contested jump ball, but his true separation speed at the college level is the key question. He did not have verified track or combine testing times as an upperclassman in high school. His early times in the 100- and 200-meter were just adequate. -- Tucker
What he brings to Texas Tech: Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire and his staff are giving Hudson a second chance and hoping he'll make the most of it. If Hudson comes in with humility and patience and puts in the work to regain the trust of his teammates and coaches, this could end up being quite a success story. He'll have to earn his playing time, too, in a receiver room led by returning starters Caleb Douglas and Coy Eakin plus the addition of Virgil. If Hudson attacks this opportunity with the right mentality, he could become an X factor for a squad that has more than enough talent to win the Big 12 in 2025. -- Olson
59. Mario Craver , WRTransferring from: Mississippi State | Transferring to: Texas A&M Seasons remaining: 3
HT: 5-10 | WT: 170 | Class: Freshman
Background: Craver, ESPN's No. 273 overall prospect in the 2024 class, carved out an immediate role during his freshman season at Mississippi State and presents high upside given his elite speed, Year 1 production and eligibility runway. He flashed plenty of promise in a middling Bulldogs' offense, totaling 17 catches for 368 yards and three TDs in nine games. Craver was sidelined by injury for a pair of games in October and suspended for another contest in November but still finished as one of the Bulldogs' most productive pass catchers in 2024. -- Lederman
Scout's take: Craver is an undersized receiver but quick, elusive and fast. He ran 10.7 out of high school and flashed that acceleration last season with the ball is his hands. He has soft hands and transitions up-field with terrific suddenness after the catch and reaches top speed quickly. Will turn a short pass into a big gain and is the ideal slot that can be move around to create underneath separation and mismatches. -- Tucker
What he brings to Texas A&M: Coach Mike Elko has done an impressive job of adding more playmakers since taking over and brought in three more at the receiver position via the portal between Craver, Concepcion and Houston's Jonah Wilson . While things didn't work out with Hudson, the Aggies still have plenty of firepower at receiver for the foreseeable future. -- Olson
60. Xavier Lucas , CBTransferring from: Wisconsin | Transferring to: Miami Seasons remaining: 3
HT: 6-2 | WT: 198 | Class: Freshman
Background: Lucas, a three-star signee in the 2024 class, got on the field right away as a true freshman for the Badgers and made a solid first impression. He played 192 snaps on the year, grabbed an interception in Wisconsin's season opener and allowed just two catches in his first career start against Nebraska. After initially agreeing to return in 2025, Lucas made the surprising decision to transfer closer to home in January. -- Olson
What he brings to Miami: Lucas went through an extremely contentious exit from the program , deciding to transfer to Miami after Wisconsin made the unprecedented move of refusing to enter his name in the NCAA transfer portal, citing the binding nature of NIL agreement and alleging Miami tampered with him. The Hurricanes have totally revamped their secondary this offseason and are betting that Lucas can develop into a difference-maker over the next few years. -- Olson
61. Zechariah Poyser , STransferring from: Jacksonville State | Transferring to: Miami Seasons remaining: 3
HT: 6-2 | WT: 190 | Class: Redshirt freshman
Background: Poyser was a no-star recruit for Jacksonville State who quickly became a gem and is now being heavily recruited by SEC programs. The Wildwood, Florida, native started all 13 games at safety for the Gamecocks during their run to a Conference USA championship. He recorded 73 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, eight pass breakups and three interceptions. -- Olson
Scout's take: Poyser flew under the radar coming out of high school but didn't during the portal. He has a supreme blend of size, range and ball skills. He's quick to break and get into pursuit on underneath routes with the long stride to also get on top of downfield throws. He displays a nose for the football around the box and is a strong open-field tackler. Aside from possessing great physical traits, he's quick to diagnose and an instinctive overall football player. -- Tucker
What he brings to Miami: This was a nice win for the Hurricanes against a ton of SEC competition for one of the top DBs available. They depended on a sixth-year senior at safety in Washington transfer Mishael Powell this season and have found a terrific young replacement who'll keep improving and make them better on the back end. -- Olson
62. Luke Hasz , TETransferring from: Arkansas | Transferring to: Ole Miss Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-3 | WT: 241 | Class: Sophomore
Background: The former No. 83 overall recruit in 2023 ESPN 300 got off to a hot start as a freshman with 253 receiving yards and three TDs on 16 catches before suffering a season-ending collarbone injury. Hasz came back better in 2024 and turned 26 catches into 324 yards and four TDs as a sophomore. -- Olson
What he brings to Ole Miss: Lane Kiffin and the Rebels quickly found and secured their replacement for Caden Prieskorn with Hasz. Prieskorn played a good role in their passing attack, with 54 catches for 824 yards over two seasons in Oxford. Now Hasz takes over for him and will pair with Dae'Quan Wright in what should be one of the top tight end duos in the SEC. -- Olson
63. Ethan O'Connor , CBTransferring from: Washington State | Transferring to: Miami Seasons remaining: 3
HT: 6-1 | WT: 172 | Class: Redshirt freshman
Background: O'Connor moved into the starting lineup for the Cougars as a redshirt freshman and put together a really promising debut season with 32 tackles, eight pass breakups and four interceptions, including a pick-six against Fresno State. O'Connor allowed catches on just 23 of 52 attempts (44%), according to ESPN Research. -- Olson
Scout's take: O'Connor has length and ball skills as a perimeter defender, which will make him valued in the portal. He's very active around the football with effective range and pursuit angles. O'Connor does a good job of timing his break and is adept at undercutting routes as well as tracking the deep throw. He demonstrates wiry strength as a tackler. -- Tucker
What he brings to Miami: The Hurricanes have seriously reloaded their cornerback room this offseason with O'Connor, Lucas, Charles Brantley (Michigan State) and nickel Keionte Scott (Houston) all coming in to compete this offseason. The young trio of O'Connor, Lucas and Freshman All-America starter OJ Frederique Jr . gives Miami an extremely bright future at this position. -- Olson
64. Jordan Dwyer , WRTransferring from: Idaho | Transferring to: TCU Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-0 | WT: 195 | Class: Redshirt sophomore
Background: Dwyer enjoyed a breakout sophomore season for the Vandals, finishing No. 2 in the Big Sky in catches (78), receiving yards (1,192) and touchdown catches (12) and closing with a career-high 189 yards against Montana State in the FCS playoffs. After Idaho coach Jason Eck left to take over New Mexico, Dwyer put his name in the portal. -- Olson
What he brings to TCU: The Horned Frogs needed to reload at wide receiver this offseason with four of their top five wideouts graduating and won a critical battle for Dwyer against plenty of Power 4 competition. Dwyer and Houston transfer Joseph Manjack IV should be key targets for Josh Hoover in 2025. -- Olson
65. CJ Donaldson Jr ., RBTransferring from: West Virginia | Transferring to: Ohio State Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-2 | WT: 238 | Class: Junior
Background: Donaldson was an under-the-radar get out of Miami for the Mountaineers and initially signed to play tight end, but he proved right away as a freshman that he can be an impact back. He rushed for 2,058 yards and scored 31 touchdowns over three seasons in Morgantown. -- Olson
What he brings to Ohio State: The Buckeyes must replace second-round draft picks Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson at this spot and have lots of blue-chip talent competing for carries. Donaldson should be a great complement to sophomore James Peoples and will have an opportunity to play a significant role for the defending national champs. -- Olson
66. Isaiah Horton , WRTransferring from: Miami | Transferring to: Alabama Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-4 | WT: 205 | Class: Redshirt sophomore
Background: Horton, a former ESPN 300 recruit, looked poised to become Miami's No. 1 receiver in 2025 after a breakthrough sophomore season with Cam Ward in which he caught 56 passes for 616 yards and five touchdowns. -- Olson
What he brings to Alabama: The Crimson Tide clearly needed some help around Ryan Williams after losing four wide receivers to the portal in December, so Horton was a much-needed pickup for their starting lineup who'll form a strong trio with Williams and returning starter Germie Bernard . -- Olson
67. Maraad Watson , DTTransferring from: Syracuse | Transferring to: Texas Seasons remaining: 3
HT: 6-3 | WT: 313 | Class: Freshman
Background: The three-star signee from Irvington, New Jersey, proved he was ready to play right away in 2024, making 11 starts as a true freshman and earning Freshman All-America recognition after producing 31 run stops, seven pressures, 1.5 TFLs and a sack. Watson became a reliable force as the season progressed, playing a season-high 64 snaps and logging six tackles in Syracuse's upset win over Miami in the regular season finale. He wasn't highly recruited coming out of high school, but the former Kent State commit had plenty of options in the portal with Texas, Georgia, Ohio State and Tennessee battling for his pledge. -- Olson
Scout's take: Watson was a sleeper out of high school who enjoyed a productive 2024 season, increasingly becoming a handful for opposing offensive fronts as the season wore on. He has above average height and is around 315 pounds but moves like he's 280. He's really disruptive, and when he plays with a consistent motor, he can be a problem not just stopping the run but as a pass rusher as well. Watson could play on the inside, but also could be a real difficult matchup as a 5-tech over the tackle. -- Luginbill
What he brings to Texas: Adding interior defensive linemen has been a major priority for the Longhorns this offseason as they work to replace Alfred Collins , Vernon Broughton , Jermayne Lole and Bill Norton up front. Watson is a big-time get who should make an instant impact for a position group that is counting on a combination of unproven youth and portal newcomers to step up in 2025. -- Olson
68. Keeshawn Silver , DTTransferring from: Kentucky | Transferring to: USC Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-4 | WT: 336 | Class: Redshirt junior
Background: Silver began his career at North Carolina and was a massive recruiting win for Mack Brown and the Tar Heels as the No. 8 overall recruit in the 2021 ESPN 300. He struggled to earn a significant role in Chapel Hill, playing a total of 29 snaps over two seasons, but he turned his career around at Kentucky. The massive nose guard started 11 games this season and had 43 tackles, three tackles for loss and one sack during his two seasons with the Wildcats. -- Olson
Scout's take: Silver is essentially a run-down nose guard more suited to a two-gap scheme. He has the size and strength to demand a double-team, but still maintains quick feet and agility to penetrate when single-blocked. Silver has above average push and ability to close on the pocket as a pass rusher. Leverage is his best asset and he's tough to move even with his height and length and has powerful hands to shed blocks. The flashes of burst he shows when aligned as 3-technique are what will make him a top target in the portal. -- Tucker
What he brings to USC: The Trojans battled with Miami, Florida and Michigan for this pledge and are getting a much-needed addition for the middle of its D-line. Coach Lincoln Riley is having to replace Nate Clifton , Bear Alexander and Gavin Meyer at defensive tackle this offseason and succeeded in finding a plug-and-play starter with experience who they hope can start playing his best football as a senior. -- Olson
69. Nikhai Hill-Green , LBTransferring from: Colorado | Transferring to: Alabama Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-2 | WT: 230 | Class: Redshirt senior
Background: After stops at Michigan and Charlotte, Hill-Green emerged as an impact defender and leader in Colorado's turnaround on defense in 2024, producing 82 tackles, 11.5 TFLs, four pass breakups and two interceptions to earn second-team All-Big 12 honors. -- Olson
What he brings to Alabama: Hill-Green likely could've been drafted had he decided to go pro, but instead he'll be a sixth-year senior for the Crimson Tide and bring veteran leadership to a defense that now looks loaded at linebacker with Deontae Lawson and Justin Jefferson returning. -- Olson
70. Jimmori Robinson , DETransferring from: UTSA | Transferring to: West Virginia Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-4 | WT: 265 | Class: Redshirt senior
Background: Robinson, a former junior college transfer, joined UTSA in 2021 and steadily developed into a star over his four seasons in the program. The veteran edge defender earned Defensive Player of the Year honors in the AAC last season after producing a conference-high 43 pressures, 17 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks. According to ESPN Research, Robinson had the second-best edge pressure rate among FBS starters (19.2%) last season behind only Penn State's Abdul Carter . He's back for one extra season thanks to the Pavia ruling and will be a 25-year-old senior this fall. -- Olson
What he brings to West Virginia: Robinson is arguably the biggest gem of the Mountaineers' massive roster rebuild this offseason under coach Rich Rodriguez. He represents a critically important portal win for this program and should quickly emerge as one of the Big 12's most effective pass rushers in 2025. -- Olson
71. Princewill Umanmielen , DETransferring from: Nebraska | Transferring to: Ole Miss Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-5 | WT: 245 | Class: Sophomore
Background: The younger brother of Ole Miss star Princely Umanmielen had a solid two-year run as a pass rusher for the Huskers and is looking to take his game to the next level at another program. The former ESPN 300 recruit recorded 35 tackles, 30 pressures, 7 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks over 440 snaps. -- Olson
What he brings to Ole Miss: Umanmielen will follow in his brother's footsteps by continuing his career in Oxford. He's a talented athlete who is hoping to significantly increase his production as a junior after finishing with 2.5 TFLs and 0.5 sacks in 2024. -- Olson
72. CJ Daniels , WRTransferring from: LSU | Transferring to: Miami Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-2 | WT: 205 | Class: Redshirt junior
Background: Daniels landed at LSU in 2024 as a prized portal addition after hauling in 106 passes for 1,954 yards and 21 touchdowns across four seasons at Liberty. And while Daniels failed to find the end zone in his lone season with the Tigers, he remained an effective target, pulling in 42 passes for 480 yards as LSU's fourth-most targeted pass catcher in 2024. -- Lederman
Scout's take: Daniels was a coveted pickup from the portal last year and produced for LSU this season. His value and production come from his excellent hands and body control. He may lack elite speed, but he is quick in his movements and is a savvy route runner who can get open, and that combined with his size (6-2, 205) make him a productive red zone target as well. -- Tucker
What he brings to Miami: The Hurricanes had a big need at wide receiver with Xavier Restrepo and Jacolby George heading off to the NFL and isaiah Horton transferring to Alabama. Daniels should see plenty of targets from Beck next season and have the kind of high-usage role he was hoping to earn at LSU to boost his draft stock. -- Olson
73. De'Zhaun Stribling , WRTransferring from: Oklahoma State | Transferring to: Ole Miss Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-2 | WT: 200 | Class: Redshirt junior
Background: Stribling's 2,153 career receiving yards made him one of the most productive wideouts available in the portal this offseason. The veteran wideout led all Pac-12 freshmen in receiving in 2021 at Washington State and was Cam Ward 's No. 1 receiver in 2022. A broken wrist forced him to miss most of his junior season at Oklahoma State, but Stribling bounced back with a career year in 2024, catching 52 passes for 882 yards and six scores despite playing with three different QBs. -- Olson
What he brings to Ole Miss: The Rebels did an impressive job of reloading in the portal to help replace the production of Tre Harris , Jordan Watkins and Antwane Wells Jr . Stribling should play a leading role for this group alongside returning starter Cayden Lee with Deuce Alexander (Wake Forest), Harrison Wallace III (Penn State), Caleb Odom (Alabama) and Traylon Ray (West Virginia) all coming in to compete for targets. -- Olson
74. Daniel King , OTTransferring from: Troy | Transferring to: North Carolina Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-5 | WT: 340 | Class: Senior
Background: King became one of the most experienced offensive linemen to hit the portal when he was granted an additional season of eligibility by the Pavia ruling. He started all 40 games over his three seasons at Troy, played more than 2,600 snaps and twice earned second-team All-Sun Belt honors. King primarily started at right guard over his first two seasons with the Trojans, but he also demonstrated he can play right tackle over the second half of last season. -- Olson
What he brings to North Carolina: Belichick and his new regime have brought in eight new offensive linemen via the portal as they work to rebuild up front. They'll likely be counting on King to step right in as a starter, though it'll be interesting to see if his best fit for this squad is right guard or tackle as he takes on ACC competition. -- Olson
75. Fluff Bothwell , RBTransferring from: South Alabama | Transferring to: Mississippi State Seasons remaining: 3
HT: 5-10 | WT: 219 | Class: Freshman
Background: Bothwell, an unranked prospect in ESPN's rankings for 2024, entered the portal after one of the most productive rushing seasons of any freshman running back across the country. Bothwell exploded for 832 rushing yards on 111 attempts in 2024 while splitting carries with Kentrel Bullock , finishing fifth among FBS backs in yards per carry (7.5). He emerged as a red zone weapon with 13 rushing scores, tied for most in the Sun Belt, and was a third-team all-conference selection. -- Lederman
Scout's take: Bothwell is a shifty downhill runner with great balance and feet through the hole. He's not the fastest or most elusive but he doesn't leave yards on the field either. He's strong with a low center of gravity and makes quick subtle cuts through traffic, making it hard to wrap up cleanly. He can catch the ball out of the backfield as well. -- Tucker
What he brings to Mississippi State: Bothwell proved he's more than capable of playing in the SEC during his freshman season and is a big-time get for Jeff Lebby's offense. The Bulldogs were looking for a featured back in the portal but also managed to get leading rusher Davon Booth (1,231 all-purpose yards, 9 TDs) back for 2025 thanks to the Pavia ruling. Bothwell and Booth will be a formidable duo for Lebby's rebuild. -- Olson
76. Wayshawn Parker , RBTransferring from: Washington State | Transferring to: Utah Seasons remaining: 3
HT: 6-0 | WT: 199 | Class: Freshman
Background: Parker emerged as the Cougars' top running back and second-leading rusher as a true freshman. He totaled 137 carries for 735 rushing yards and four rushing scores in 2024, trailing only Mateer in each category as the Cougars' ground attack helped power the No. 6 scoring offense in FBS. Parker set a program freshman record with his 149-yard performance against Utah State and proved tough to carry, averaging 3 yards after first contact per carry. -- Lederman
Scout's take: We listed Parker as an athlete coming out of high school because of his versatile tools, including great ball skills. He had a great freshman season at running back, showcasing quick lateral feet and vision to make defenders miss through the hole and the burst to get into the second level. Parks has good contact balance and is slippery, making it difficult to get a clean shot on him. He's not a game-breaker but is fast enough to avoid getting caught from behind. He checks all the boxes for an every-down back including polished hands and route running skills. -- Tucker
What he brings to Utah: Parker followed his running backs coach, Mark Atuaia, to Salt Lake City and should play a featured role in Utah's new-look offense in 2025. The Utes have restocked their backfield this offseason with Parker, NaQuari Rogers (New Mexico) and Devin Green (UNLV) joining the program via the portal. -- Olson
77. Nyziah Hunter , WRTransferring from: Cal | Transferring to: Nebraska Seasons remaining: 3
HT: 6-2 | WT: 210 | Class: Redshirt freshman
Background: The former four-star recruit from Salinas, California, redshirted in 2023 and emerged as Fernando Mendoza's No. 1 receiver in his debut season, turning 59 targets into 40 catches for 578 yards and five touchdowns. He immediately picked up more than a dozen Power 4 offers upon entering the portal and became one of the more popular young wideouts on the market. -- Olson
Scout's take: Hunter is just scratching the surface of his potential. He possesses 10.62 100-meter speed and has developed physically into an imposing 6-foot-2, 210-pound target. He eats up cushions in a hurry, can threaten vertically and makes acrobatic, contested grabs. Hunter is still developing as a route-runner and will body-catch at times, but he could blossom into a difference-making P4 receiver. -- Tucker
What he brings to Nebraska: The Huskers were hunting for impact wideouts in the transfer portal and were willing to chase the great ones in order to give Dylan Raiola some legit No. 1 and 2 receivers for his sophomore year. The Huskers are getting a big-time talent who should develop into a go-to target alongside Dane Key for their five-star QB. -- Olson
78. Conner Weigman , QBTransferring from: Texas A&M | Transferring to: Houston Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-3 | WT: 220 | Class: Redshirt sophomore
Background: After missing most of last season with a foot injury, Weigman hoped to put together a big year under the Aggies' new coaching staff. He struggled in their season-opening loss to Notre Dame and missed time with a shoulder injury. When he came back against then-No. 9 Missouri, he shined in throwing for 276 yards on 18-of-22 passing in a 41-10 victory. But after a slow start against LSU, the Aggies went with backup Marcel Reed for the rest of the season. Weigman has thrown for 2,694 yards, completing 60% of his throws over 15 career games with 21 total touchdowns and eight turnovers. He's eager to prove what he can do at his next stop when he's healthy and playing with confidence. -- Olson
Scout's take: Weigman is very similar to Jackson Arnold in the sense that he just needs a new landscape. He is 9-4 as a starter and has plenty of quality film showcasing his arm talent and accuracy in tight windows to make him highly desirable. Much like Haynes King , Weigman has to prove he can stay healthy for an entire season. He has competitive intangibles that we love and really good timing and rhythm as a passer. -- Luginbill
What he brings to Houston: Here's a smart move for both parties. Weigman gets to play for his hometown team and for coaches who developedMichael Pratt into the AAC Offensive Player of the Year at Tulane and an NFL draft pick. Coach Willie Fritz and his OC Slade Nagle get a talented passer who can help them level up on offense after their young QB Zeon Chriss showed potential but had 10 turnovers over seven starts. -- Olson
79. Devon Dampier , QBTransferring from: New Mexico | Transferring to: Utah Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 5-10 | WT: 198 | Class: Sophomore
Background: Dampier emerged as one of the more electric playmakers in the Group of 5 in 2024 and earned first-team All-Mountain West honors. The former three-star recruit from Phoenix led the conference in total offense with 3,934 yards, including a whopping 1,166 rushing yards (third among FBS QBs) and 19 rushing touchdowns. He put up 390 yards and five TDs against Arizona, led an upset win over then-No. 18 Washington State and finished with a 71.3 QBR (eighth among G5 starters) in his first season as a full-time starter for the 5-7 Lobos. Dampier entered the portal after coach Bronco Mendenhall left for the Utah State job after one season. -- Olson
Scout's take: Dampier was one of the biggest surprise steals in the 2023 class for New Mexico and a hot commodity on the market for his dual-threat traits and creative playmaking. He reminds us of Jayden Daniels as both a runner and thrower. He's the type of player who can pull a rabbit out of a hat and defending his improvisational plays is a nightmare. -- Luginbill
What he brings to Utah: Coach Kyle Whittingham hired New Mexico's offensive coordinator, Jason Beck, so the Utes know exactly what they're getting in Dampier. This is clearly going to be an offense built around Dampier's playmaking ability that should be fun to watch in the Big 12. -- Olson
80. Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace , DETransferring from: South Dakota | Transferring to: Kentucky Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-4 | WT: 255 | Class: Redshirt sophomore
Background: Grace earned Missouri Valley Defensive Player of the Year and FCS All-America honors in 2024 after a remarkably disruptive season in which he racked up 64 tackles, 18.5 TFLs and 9.5 sacks. That production quickly made him a popular target among SEC programs upon entering the portal. -- Olson
What he brings to Kentucky: The Wildcats have done a nice job restocking at edge rusher during this portal cycle, beating out a lot of Power 4 competition for Grace to go along with Kameron Olds (Kent State) and Sam Greene (USC). -- Olson
81. Joe Cotton , OTTransferring from: South Dakota | Transferring to: Cincinnati Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-7 | WT: 315 | Class: Redshirt sophomore
Background: Cotton, a two-year starter at left tackle for the Coyotes and a second-team All-Missouri Valley Conference performer, had no shortage of Power 4 opportunities in the spring portal. He was a top-10 returning tackle at the FCS level this season, according to PFF grading, and surrendered just one sack last season on a team that reached the FCS semifinals. Cotton is making the move up after his position coach left for Vanderbilt in February. -- Olson
Scout's take: Cotton flew under the radar out of high school as a tall and physically underdeveloped offensive tackle. Three years later, he's a quintessential left tackle with great length and agility on the edge. He has an excellent first step and strong hand placement to control defenders. As a run blocker he's active in the second level and very athletic in the way he moves. It's a big transition from FCS to P4, but Cotton is gifted with size and athleticism, and should plug and play at the highest level of competition. -- Tucker
What he brings to Cincinnati: This was a massive get for the Bearcats. They've consistently done an impressive job of finding under-the-radar talent and quality starters in the portal, but this is a big splash and one they've been chasing since December while searching for a starter at left tackle. They got Cotton to shut down his process after his first official visit with Wisconsin, Michigan, Texas A&M and several more Power 4 programs fighting to get him on campus. -- Olson
82. Conner Moore , OTTransferring from: Montana State | Transferring to: Michigan State Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-5 | WT: 309 | Class: Redshirt sophomore
Background: Moore is coming off an All-America season at Montana State, starting 15 games at left tackle for a Bobcats squad that played for the FCS national title and allowing just one sack, according to Pro Football Focus. The two-year starter also earned FCS Freshman All-America recognition as a redshirt freshman in 2023. He's ready to move up and prove he can compete at the highest level. -- Olson
What he brings to Michigan State: This was a critical recruiting win for the Spartans over Ohio State and Cincinnati. Moore would have been one of the top returning tackles at the FCS level in 2025 and should move right into the starting right tackle spot for a Michigan State line that has brought in four newcomers via the portal this offseason. -- Olson
83. Julian Humphrey , CBTransferring from: Georgia | Transferring to: Texas A&M Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-1 | WT: 195 | Class: Redshirt sophomore
Background: Humphrey was the No. 177 overall recruit in the 2022 ESPN 300 and earned consistent playing time for the Bulldogs as a redshirt freshman, but he almost entered the portal until Georgia's staff convinced him to stay. He started Georgia's first 10 games in 2024 and recorded five pass breakups while allowing nine completions for 203 passing yards and two TDs on 24 attempts, according to ESPN Research. After he was benched during the Bulldogs' win over Tennessee, Humphrey decided to leave the program before the season ended. -- Olson
Scout's take: Humphrey would have probably started for most P4 programs given his skill set. He's tall, fast and explosive. He also has good ball skills and playmaker instincts. He knows how to utilize his lengthy frame to press and reroute and win leverage on the contested jump ball, and he's not afraid to come up and tackle. Putting it all together was the issue in Athens, particularly as a coverage defender. -- Tucker
What he brings to Texas A&M: The Houston native is coming home and will give the Aggies a talented corner with SEC experience. Humphrey will bring more competition for the starting corner spots with former transfers Will Lee III and Dezz Ricks . Ricks, a redshirt freshman, allowed the third-most receiving yards (376) in the SEC this season, according to ESPN Research. -- Olson
84. Bear Alexander , DTTransferring from: USC | Transferring to: Oregon Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-3 | WT: 315 | Class: Junior
Background: The former No. 56 overall recruit in the 2022 ESPN 300 has always possessed a ton of talent but hasn't consistently played to his potential in one season at Georgia and two at USC. Alexander opted to redshirt and sit out most of the 2024 season after his father was unsatisfied with his role in the Trojans' defense. -- Olson
What he brings to Oregon: If Dan Lanning and the Ducks can bring out Alexander's best effort for an entire season, he'll have an opportunity to be a highly impactful addition for a front that will have to replace Derrick Harmon following his standout season in Eugene. -- Olson
85. Brice Pollock , CBTransferring from: Mississippi State | Transferring to: Texas Tech Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-0 | WT: 195 | Class: Sophomore
Background: Pollock earned starts late in his true freshman season and raised his game as a sophomore, recording 10 pass breakups and an interception and allowing zero catches in six of 12 games for the Bulldogs in 2024, according to ESPN Research. -- Olson
What he brings to Texas Tech: Pollock is an instant starter for the Red Raiders and should continue developing into one of the Big 12's best cover men and an NFL draft pick during his time in Lubbock. -- Olson
86. Terrance Carter , TETransferring from: Louisiana | Transferring to: Texas Tech Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-2 | WT: 232 | Class: Redshirt sophomore
Background: Carter ranked seventh among FBS tight ends in receiving yards this season and earned first-team All-Sun Belt honors after catching 48 passes for 689 yards and four touchdowns for the Ragin' Cajuns. -- Olson
What he brings to Texas Tech: The Red Raiders got a great year out of another portal addition at tight end inJalin Conyers and are expecting Carter to step right in and be among the best in the Big 12 under new OC Mack Leftwich. -- Olson
87. Khmori House , LBTransferring from: Washington | Transferring to: North Carolina Seasons remaining: 3
HT: 6-0 | WT: 213 | Class: Freshman
Background: The three-star signee from powerhouse St. John Bosco was ready to play right away for the Huskies as a true freshman, recording 35 tackles, four pass breakups and an interception on 303 snaps. He earned five starts during his debut season before electing to move on in the portal. -- Olson
What he brings to North Carolina: House is following defensive coordinator Steve Belichick to Chapel Hill and will team up with Missouri transfer Mikai Gbayor to give the Tar Heels one of the better linebacker combos in the ACC. -- Olson
88. Theran Johnson , CBTransferring from: Northwestern | Transferring to: Oregon Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 5-11 | WT: 182 | Class: Redshirt junior
Background: The former three-star recruit from Indianapolis has been a two-year starter for the Wildcats and is coming off a big year with 53 tackles, 10 pass breakups and 2 interceptions, including an 85-yard pick-six against Iowa. Johnson earned second-team All-Big Ten honors from the league's coaches. -- Olson
What he brings to Oregon: After securing a pledge from Dillon Thieneman, the Ducks have added another proven Big Ten starter to their secondary. They're hoping Johnson can make the kind of impact current starters Jabbar Muhammad , Nikko Reed and Brandon Johnson have after joining the program via the portal. A one-year pickup also helps Oregon develop its youth at this spot with Na'eem Offord, ESPN's No. 1 cornerback recruit, joining this offseason. -- Olson
89. Eric Rivers , WRTransferring from: Florida International | Transferring to: Georgia Tech Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 5-11 | WT: 175 | Class: Redshirt junior
Background: After getting off to a slow start over two seasons at Memphis, Rivers entered the portal and developed into the top receiver in Conference USA this season. He ranks fifth nationally in receiving yards, turning 62 receptions into 1,172 yards and 12 touchdowns, and set a school record with a 295-yard performance against New Mexico State on Oct. 29. Rivers had four more 100-yard games on the season. -- Olson
Scout's take: Rivers is not the biggest, which is why he may have slipped under the radar out of high school but he's plenty quick and elusive. He's a big-play weapon who consistently beats defenders vertically with great acceleration and tempo as a route runner. He's slippery with the ball in his hands but more of a big-catch receiver than a big-play-after-the-catch receiver. One of the best deep threats who was available in the portal. -- Tucker
What he brings to Georgia Tech: Georgia Tech lost its leading receiver to the portal in Eric Singleton but did a nice job replacing him with a highly productive receiver who had significant Power 4 interest. Adding Rivers to the returning trio of Haynes King, Jamal Haynes and Malik Rutherford should be fun to watch next fall. -- Olson
90. Jack Endries , TETransferring from: Cal | Transferring to: Texas Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-4 | WT: 240 | Class: Redshirt sophomore
Background: Endries initially joined the Bears as a walk-on and quickly proved he could become a big-time contributor on offense. He earned Freshman All-America recognition in 2023 as a redshirt freshman starter and was the third-leading receiver among ACC tight ends last season, producing a team-high 56 catches for 623 yards and two touchdowns. Endries has turned 55 receptions into first downs over the past two seasons, second among all returning FBS tight ends. -- Olson
Scout's take: Endries is not elite in size or speed, but does run well and has proven to be an active receiving target due to good hands and excellent body control. Endries really adjusts well to the ball, positions himself athletically and reads coverage well. He's a solid blocker, better at walling off and sealing. He was one of the more well-rounded and reliable receivers in the spring portal. -- Tucker
What he brings to Texas: Endries is just what the Longhorns needed in the post-spring portal. Gunnar Helm was extremely productive in coach Steve Sarkisian's offense last season, turning 76 targets into 60 catches, 786 receiving yards, 7 scores and second-team All-SEC honors. The Longhorns have a young, inexperienced tight end room for 2025 and needed a proven veteran. Quarterback Arch Manning should be pleased about this pickup. -- Olson
91. Tanner Koziol , TETransferring from: Wisconsin | Transferring to: Houston Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-7 | WT: 237 | Class: Junior
Background: Koziol, one of the most productive returning tight ends in the country, went back on the market after joining the Badgers ahead of 2024. Koziol caught 94 passes in 2023 (fourth in FBS) for Ball State and produced 839 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. The second-team All-MAC performer and former Freshman All-American is a flex tight end and a dependable target who led all FBS tight ends with 22 contested catches in 2024, according to ESPN Research, and turned 44 receptions into first downs. -- Olson
Scout's take: Koziol has a huge frame with a well-rounded skill set. He's a productive pass catcher who takes advantage of his size to shield smaller defenders on jump balls. He's a really good high pointer and that combination of height, hands and leaping ability make him a matchup nightmare. Koziol is also a really effective blocker with strong inside hand placement and finishing power to drive defenders back. -- Tucker
What he brings to Houston: The Cougars were in contention for Koziol back in December when he first entered the portal and got their second chance this spring. This is an exciting pickup for new OC Slade Nagle and transfer QB Conner Weigman who should pair nicely with Tulsa transfer tight end Luke McGary . -- Olson
92. Pat Coogan , CTransferring from: Notre Dame | Transferring to: Indiana Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-5 | WT: 310 | Class: Redshirt junior
Background: Coogan started all 13 games for Notre Dame at left guard in 2023, then moved inside and earned 13 starts at center during the program's run to the CFP National Championship game against Ohio State. He surrendered just two sacks over those two seasons, according to ESPN Research, but decided to move on as a grad transfer. -- Olson
What he brings to Indiana: The Hoosiers know exactly what they're getting in Coogan after going up against him in their first-round CFP matchup. He'll step right in for four-year starter Mike Katic at center and help anchor a line that got a big boost via the portal with Kahlil Benson rejoining the program after a year at Colorado and Zen Michalski transferring in from Ohio State. -- Olson
93. Rocco Spindler , OGTransferring from: Notre Dame | Transferring to: Nebraska Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-5 | WT: 325 | Class: Redshirt junior
Background: Spindler earned a starting role with the Fighting Irish in 2023 as their right guard and made 10 starts before going down with a season-ending knee injury. He fought hard to recover and regain his spot, starting 13 games for the Irish on their run to the national title game. -- Olson
What he brings to Nebraska: Spindler and Coogan were worth a lot on the open market at the end of their CFP run. For the Huskers, Spindler brings invaluable experience and leadership to a unit that needed to replace two senior starters this offseason. Spindler and Alabama transfer Elijah Pritchett should help solidify that situation and are big assets for a team trying to build around a rising sophomore QB in Dylan Raiola. -- Olson
94. Clev Lubin , OLBTransferring from: Coastal Carolina | Transferring to: Louisville Seasons remaining: 2
HT: 6-3 | WT: 250 | Class: Redshirt sophomore
Background: Coastal Carolina found a real gem from the junior college ranks in Lubin. He spent his freshman season at Army before a stint at Iowa Western Community College, where he racked up 23.5 tackles for loss in 2023 and earned junior college All-America honors. Lubin put together another disruptive year for the Chanticleers in 2024 with 44 tackles, 12 TFLs, 9.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles while producing the best pressure rate (17.2%) among all Sun Belt defenders, according to ESPN Research. Lubin hit the portal after earning first-team All-Sun Belt recognition. -- Olson
Scout's take: Lubin is an explosive edge rusher and will be one of the more disruptive defenders in this portal cycle. He generates excellent speed to power to beat blockers with strength but can also win with bend and great close at the edge. He has strong, active hands to stay clean and finishes ball carriers with power. He's not the biggest when it comes to anchoring the run but you can't look past his playmaking skills and natural get-off. -- Tucker
What he brings to Louisville: Lubin should be an ideal fit for the "Leo" hybrid end/linebacker spot in the Cardinals' defense and gets a big opportunity to prove he can be a disruptor against Power 4 competition. He could be one of the great steals of Louisville's portal class. -- Olson
95. DeVonta Smith , STransferring from: Alabama | Transferring to: Notre Dame Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 5-11 | WT: 192 | Class: Redshirt junior
Background: Smith waited his turn and finally earned a starting role in his fourth season at Alabama, taking over the starting nickel role and recording 30 tackles, five pass breakups and one forced fumble. The grad transfer saw more playing time on special teams than on defense under former coach Nick Saban but proved he could make an impact with 11 starts in 2024. -- Olson
What he brings to Notre Dame: The Fighting Irish have had excellent luck when it comes to recruiting veteran nickel corners out of the portal withThomas Harper and Jordan Clark . They're counting on Smith to continue that tradition. The Cincinnati native will get to play closer to home for his final season and play for a coaching staff that he knows well dating back to his high school recruitment. -- Olson
96. Bernard Gooden , DTTransferring from: USF | Transferring to: LSU Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-1 | WT: 280 | Class: Senior
Background: Gooden doesn't have the career résumé of most of these top transfers, but he put more than enough on tape in 2024 to merit strong demand this spring. Gooden played a rotational role as a redshirt freshman at Wake Forest in 2022 before transferring to USF and sitting out the 2023 season. He achieved his breakout season with the Bulls last year, earning 11 starts and producing 27 pressures, 10 TFLs and 1.5 sacks to garner honorable mention All-AAC recognition. According to ESPN Research, Gooden's 21 interior pressures ranked second among all G5 defensive linemen. -- Olson
Scout's take: Gooden is an undersized La'Roi Glover -type of defensive tackle. He's at his best as a shade or a one technique, disruptive up-the-field penetrator. He's the type of player who can be a handful one-on-one. He's never going to be a true two gap, consistent run-stuffer due to his lack of height and weight, but Gooden can be a problem if you leave him alone on an island. He has strong hands to shed and escape and is active down the line of scrimmage with quickness. One of the better undersized defensive tackles in the portal. -- Luginbill
What he brings to LSU: The Tigers' coaching staff was interested in adding a defensive tackle in the spring portal window if they could find a difference-maker. They moved quickly to land Gooden and have bolstered their competitive depth at that spot by landing him and Texas transfer Sydir Mitchell . If Jacobian Guillory can come back strong from the season-ending torn Achilles he suffered last year, the Tigers should be just fine here with a defensive front that has improved considerably thanks to portal pickups. -- Olson
97. Tre Williams , DTTransferring from: Clemson | Transferring to: Michigan Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-2 | WT: 315 | Class: Redshirt senior
Background: Williams played in 44 games over his five seasons at Clemson, but injuries prevented him from breaking through as a full-time starter. He played a career-high 292 snaps for the Tigers' defensive front in 2024 and has recorded 42 tackles and 10 TFLs over his career. He was granted an extra season of eligibility after taking a medical redshirt in 2023 due to a shoulder injury. -- Olson
What he brings to Michigan: If he can stay healthy, Williams could be a sneaky good get for the Wolverines as a veteran presence at defensive tackle for a unit that's trying to replace the production of first-round picks Mason Graham andKenneth Grant in the middle of its front. -- Olson
98. Alex Wollschlaeger , OTTransferring from: Bowling Green | Transferring to: Kentucky Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-7 | WT: 305 | Class: Redshirt senior
Background: The massive right tackle started 39 games for the Falcons and developed into a first-team All-MAC selection in 2024. He surrendered two sacks on 401 snaps in pass protection, according to ESPN Research, and has logged more than 2,300 snaps over his five-year career. -- Olson
What he brings to Kentucky: The Wildcats faced some serious competition for Wollschlaeger but got him locked up on an official visit. He'll be a plug-and-play starter who replaces Gerald Mincey at right tackle and makes his new team better as it counts on several transfers to start up front in 2025. -- Olson
99. Kendal Daniels , LBTransferring from: Oklahoma State | Transferring to: Oklahoma Seasons remaining: 1
HT: 6-5 | WT: 239 | Class: Redshirt junior
Background: Daniels, a former ESPN 300 recruit and the highest-rated signee of Oklahoma State's 2021 class, earned Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year honors at safety in 2022 and developed into a three-year starter for the Cowboys. His size makes him a unique piece on defense and Daniels has been productive in a variety of roles, with 240 tackles, 22.5 TFLs, 7.5 sacks, 13 pass breakups and 5 interceptions over his career. -- Olson
What he brings to Oklahoma: Brent Venables and his defensive coaches are going to have a lot of fun with Daniels this fall, and he could play a role similar to the one Isaiah Simmons had under Venables at Clemson. His combination of length, athleticism and experience will give him an opportunity to move around in this defense and shine in multiple spots. -- Olson
100. Gio Lopez , QBTransferring from: South Alabama | Transferring to: North Carolina Seasons remaining: 3
HT: 6-0 | WT: 220 | Class: Redshirt freshman
Background: Lopez emerged as one of the most exciting young quarterbacks at the Group of 5 level in 2024, taking over as the Jaguars' starter and putting together a breakout year with 2,559 passing yards, 463 rushing yards, 25 total touchdowns and 7 turnovers for a 7-6 squad. The talented lefty was a top-25 FBS quarterback in total offense and ranked third in the Sun Belt in QBR (72.7) and yards per attempt (8.2). Lopez was rumored to be considering a transfer in December after receiving serious Power 4 interest, but he ended up waiting until after spring practice to make his move. -- Olson
Scout's take: Lopez is a crafty, riverboat gambler in the mold of Dillon Gabriel . Lopez is not your prototypical drop-back passer, but when he's on and in rhythm, he can distribute the ball and move the chains. He's like a point guard playing quarterback. He's also a fairly dynamic athlete who can create on his own and make plays when the initial call breaks down. He can also be used as a designated runner, which puts a lot of pressure on opposing defenses. There are times he can be streaky and must continue to display consistent accuracy and production, but he's got some moxie. -- Luginbill
What he brings to North Carolina: Lopez to North Carolina was pretty much a done deal as soon as he hit the portal. The Tar Heels were clearly going to be in the market for a QB this spring with few experienced options on the roster beyond Max Johnson , who is rehabbing from a broken leg. New coach Bill Belichick and his staff are trusting the young QB is ready to make the move up and will catch up quickly this summer. Lopez will have to earn it, but he'll be the favorite to win the starting job entering preseason camp. -- Olson
espn
