Classificação final do portal de transferências: os 100 melhores jogadores do futebol universitário em movimento
Mais uma offseason recorde em transferências chegou ao fim. Mais de 3.400 jogadores bolsistas da FBS acessaram o portal de transferências da NCAA nesta offseason em busca de melhores oportunidades em outros lugares.
Houve duas janelas de jogos após o término da temporada regular. A primeira durou de 9 a 28 de dezembro. A segunda, de 16 a 25 de abril.
Quais jogadores acabaram sendo os mais cobiçados no mercado aberto? Aqui está o ranking final da ESPN dos principais talentos que fizeram movimentos no portal de transferências.
Esta classificação de 100 é baseada na produção, experiência, potencial, demanda e feedback de treinadores e GMs em todo o esporte.
1. John Mateer , QBTransferindo de: Estado de Washington | Transferindo para: Oklahoma Temporadas restantes: 2
HT: 6-1 | WT: 219 | Classe: Calouro Redshirt
Histórico: Depois de passar dois anos atrás de Cam Ward , Mateer teve uma temporada de destaque impressionante em 2024, que o tornou um dos QBs titulares mais cobiçados do país. Mateer lançou para 3.139 jardas e 29 touchdowns com 65% de aproveitamento nos passes e ficou em sexto lugar entre os titulares da FBS com 1.032 jardas terrestres (excluindo sacks) enquanto marcava 15 TDs terrestres. Ele é explosivo e destemido quando está correndo, forçando 58 tackles perdidos de acordo com a ESPN Research (a maioria entre os QBs da FBS) com 22 corridas de 15 ou mais jardas. O nativo de Little Elm, Texas, teve um recorde de 8-4 como titular, levando os Cougars até a 18ª posição no ranking do College Football Playoff, com um dos cinco primeiros pontos esperados adicionados (EPA) por dropback entre os titulares da FBS. O estado de Washington fez uma oferta forte para trazer Mateer de volta em 2025, mas ele optou por seguir em frente pelo portal e tem a oportunidade de ser o jogador mais impactante neste ciclo do portal para 2025. -- Max Olson
Opinião do Scout: Mateer é um verdadeiro cara do Air Raid no jogo aéreo. Ele se destaca no ritmo e no timing dos passes, além de ser muito decisivo. É um jogador muito difícil de pressionar, pois tira a bola da mão dele. É um corredor sólido que consegue escapar de problemas e estender jogadas. Ele joga com alta confiança e eleva o desempenho dos jogadores ao seu redor. -- Tom Luginbill
O que ele traz para Oklahoma: A arrogância necessária. Oklahoma contratou o coordenador ofensivo de Washington State, Ben Arbuckle, em 2 de dezembro, o que fez de Mateer para OU o segredo mais mal guardado no recrutamento por portal. Miami e outros fizeram uma forte investida, mas Mateer não pôde recusar a chance de se juntar aos seus técnicos em Norman e jogar em um grande palco na próxima temporada. Os Sooners adicionaram muitos talentos por meio do portal para tentar consertar as coisas, mas Mateer injetará muita habilidade de criação de jogadas e confiança em seu ataque. -- Olson
2. Carson Beck , QBTransferindo de: Geórgia | Transferindo para: Miami Temporadas restantes: 1
HT: 6-4 | WT: 220 | Classe: Redshirt sênior
Contexto: Beck foi uma entrada surpresa no portal, revertendo o curso e colocando seu nome no portal após anunciar em 28 de dezembro que entraria no draft da NFL. A lesão no cotovelo sofrida por Beck no final da temporada durante a vitória da Geórgia sobre o Texas no campeonato da SEC é um dos principais motivos pelos quais ele tentará jogar mais uma temporada universitária para retornar à posição de primeira escolha. A lesão no cotovelo também é o único motivo pelo qual Beck não foi o jogador nº 1 em nosso ranking de transferências. Beck teve um desempenho limitado durante os treinos de primavera, mas a experiência que ele traz para a mesa como titular por dois anos é difícil de superar. Beck teve um recorde de 24-3 como titular da Geórgia e acumulou 8.157 jardas totais e 63 touchdowns totais durante sua passagem por Athens. Ele trará experiência em jogos importantes – com nove vitórias sobre adversários top 25 – muito talento e resistência para seu próximo time. -- Olson
Opinião do Scout: Quando Beck está saudável e com um jogo corrido consistente, ele é um dos passadores mais puros e fluidos do futebol americano universitário. Ele é um jogador excepcional com a bola, com a habilidade não só de conduzir a bola para posições difíceis em níveis intermediários e profundos do campo, mas também de posicionar a bola em camadas e mudar a velocidade da bola. Sua capacidade de tomar decisões ficou para trás durante sua última temporada na Geórgia, e ele assumiu muitos riscos com a bola. -- Luginbill
O que ele traz para Miami: Cam Ward foi um divisor de águas para o programa de Miami durante sua única temporada como QB1, transformando os Hurricanes em um candidato legítimo à ACC e aos playoffs do College Football, a caminho de se tornar a primeira escolha geral. Beck busca todos esses mesmos objetivos em 2025, então essa escolha faz muito sentido. Ele ainda não teve a chance de jogar nos playoffs, assim como Miami. A chegada de Beck significa mais um ano de expectativas extremamente altas para o técnico Mario Cristobal e seu elenco. -- Olson
3. Darian Mensah , QBTransferindo de: Tulane | Transferindo para: Duke Temporadas restantes: 3
HT: 6-3 | WT: 200 | Classe: Calouro Redshirt
Histórico: Mensah era um recruta de duas estrelas completamente desconhecido de San Luis Obispo, Califórnia, quando a Green Wave o encontrou e estendeu sua primeira oferta de bolsa de estudos. Ele foi o QB do time de olheiros em 2023 e era esperado que fosse a terceira opção na temporada passada. Mas o calouro redshirt conquistou a vaga de titular e provou que é um dos melhores QBs jovens do país. Mensah lançou para 2.723 jardas com 23 touchdowns no total e seis interceptações durante sua primeira temporada como titular, levando Tulane a uma temporada de nove vitórias e uma viagem para o jogo do título do American Athletic na temporada de estreia do técnico Jon Sumrall. Seu QBR de 76,5 ficou em terceiro lugar entre os titulares do G5 e em 19º no FBS, e ele liderou todos os titulares da AAC em jardas por tentativa (9,5) e porcentagem de conclusão (66%). Técnicos adversários veem talento de braço de elite e um potencial empolgante. Tulane lutou muito para manter Mensah, mas ele tinha vários concorrentes do Power 4 disputando seus serviços. -- Olson
Opinião do olheiro: Mensah nos lembra o ex-passador de Cincinnati, Desmond Ridder . Mensah é equilibrado, tranquilo e extremamente preciso. Ele tem uma boa força de braço — não de elite — e seu posicionamento na bola e sua capacidade de mudar a velocidade para se adequar ao passe são impressionantes. Ele também é um bom corredor. — Luginbill
O que ele traz para Duke: Os Blue Devils tiveram um retrospecto de 9-3 na temporada de estreia do técnico Manny Diaz com o transferido do Texas, Maalik Murphy, como quarterback. Deixar Murphy de lado e apostar tudo em Mensah é uma declaração bastante séria sobre as ambições de Diaz de disputar a ACC em 2025. Mensah disse à ESPN que se sentiu atraído pelo prestígio acadêmico de Duke e pelas peças já existentes para vencer na próxima temporada. Mensah provavelmente poderia ter ido para qualquer lugar, mas preferiu um recrutamento rápido e se comprometeu desde a primeira visita. Ele está confiante de que Diaz e o coordenador ofensivo Jonathan Brewer podem levar seu jogo para o próximo nível. -- Olson
4. Fernando Mendoza , QBTransferindo de: Cal | Transferindo para: Indiana Temporadas restantes: 2
HT: 6-5 | WT: 225 | Classe: Redshirt segundo ano
Histórico: Mendoza foi uma descoberta incrível para Cal, um quarterback de três estrelas, vindo de Miami, que permaneceu comprometido com Yale até os Bears estenderem uma oferta de última hora. Ele se tornou um dos melhores quarterbacks jovens do país após assumir como titular de Cal nos últimos oito jogos em 2023. No segundo ano, foi o terceiro melhor passador da ACC, com 3.004 jardas, e elevou sua porcentagem de passes completos para 69% (segundo na ACC), marcando 18 touchdowns no total, com apenas seis interceptações em 11 jogos. Ele liderou todos os quarterbacks da FBS com 41 sacks na última temporada, mas superou a proteção inconsistente para ter um ano realmente produtivo, com atuações fortes contra Miami e Auburn, além de uma campanha de 98 jardas que garantiu a vitória sobre o rival Stanford. Mendoza é visto como um dos quarterbacks mais promissores do país por vários departamentos de pessoal. -- Olson
Opinião do olheiro: Mendoza é um dos jogadores mais subvalorizados nessa posição no futebol americano universitário. Ele tem 1,95 m, é um grande atleta e é duro na queda. Ele foi derrubado várias vezes e continuou se recuperando. Mendoza consegue fazer todos os passes e é um atleta furtivo e habilidoso. -- Luginbill
O que ele traz para Indiana: O técnico do Indiana, Curt Cignetti, valoriza mais a produção do que o potencial quando se trata de recrutar jogadores para o portal de transferências. Ele está tendo muito dos dois com Mendoza como sucessor deKurtis Rourke . Mendoza busca levar seu jogo a outro nível na Big Ten e ajudar os Hoosiers a se tornarem candidatos novamente no segundo ano sob o comando de Cignetti. -- Olson
5. Nico Iamaleava , QBTransferindo de: Tennessee | Transferindo para: UCLA Temporadas restantes: 3
HT: 6-6 | WT: 220 | Classe: Calouro Redshirt
Contexto: Bem, isso foi impressionante . Embora houvesse rumores de descontentamento no final de dezembro, no prazo final do portal de inverno, ainda foi chocante que Iamaleava tenha deixado um time do College Football Playoff e entrado no mercado aberto durante a primavera em busca de um acordo melhor do que o que tinha com os Vols. O Tennessee investiu muito dinheiro em Iamaleava e até mesmo lutou com sucesso contra uma tentativa de investigação da NCAA sobre o acordo de sete dígitos que ele fechou com os Vols como um recruta cinco estrelas do ensino médio. Ele tinha muito hype para corresponder como um calouro redshirt titular em 2024 e fez um ano sólido, lançando para 2.616 jardas, completando 64% de seus passes com 22 touchdowns no total e nove turnovers enquanto liderava os Vols para 10 vitórias. Iamaleava encerrou a temporada com um desempenho ruim no CFP, completando 14 de 31 passes para 104 jardas na derrota por 42 a 17 na primeira rodada para o eventual campeão nacional Ohio State, e ainda tem muito espaço para crescer. Mas é excepcionalmente raro que um QB do seu calibre fique disponível na primavera. Iamaleava busca continuar progredindo e jogar de acordo com seu potencial na primeira rodada. -- Olson
Opinião do Scout: Não há dúvidas de que Iamaleava é um dos quarterbacks mais talentosos fisicamente no futebol americano universitário. Ele era muito cobiçado no ensino médio devido à sua estatura, força nos braços e habilidade atlética. Durante sua única temporada como titular, ele demonstrou lampejos de brilhantismo, mas também mediocridade. Ele lançou 19 touchdowns, mas quatro dos nove touchdowns em jogos da SEC foram contra Vanderbilt e sete contra Chattanooga e UTEP. Consistência é onde ele precisa melhorar. Ele tem a força nos braços e o talento geral para ser um excelente passador vertical de bolas longas, mas tem sido extremamente inconsistente em termos de precisão nesse aspecto. Ainda há ferramentas aqui, mas ele provavelmente jogará em um time menos talentoso do que aquele que acabou de deixar. Ou seja: ele terá que ser melhor do que nunca. -- Luginbill
O que ele traz para a UCLA: Essa provação poderia ter sido perfeita para os Bruins. Eles estão recebendo um quarterback com potencial para estar entre os 10 melhores com um contrato reduzido, que atrairá muita atenção para este programa, entrando no segundo ano do técnico DeShaun Foster. A chegada de Iamaleava custará a eles o quarterback transferido da App State, Joey Aguilar , que voltou ao mercado após passar pelos treinos de primavera com os Bruins e foi para o Tennessee. O desafio para Iamaleava daqui para frente é aprender o sistema do coordenador ofensivo Tino Sunseri e conquistar seus novos companheiros de equipe neste verão, mas ele certamente estará motivado após sua saída dos Vols. -- Olson
Confira a linha do tempo que levou Nico Iamaleava do Tennessee para a UCLA.
Transferindo de: Georgia Tech | Transferindo para: Auburn Temporadas restantes: 2
Altura: 5-11 | Peso: 190 | Classe: Segundo ano
Histórico: Singleton fez a diferença no ataque da Georgia Tech quando chegou, conquistando o prêmio de Freshman All-America em 2023 e terminando em segundo lugar no prêmio de Calouro Ofensivo do Ano da ACC. O jogador de três estrelas, vindo de Douglasville, Geórgia, recebeu 104 passes para 1.468 jardas e marcou 10 touchdowns ofensivos nas últimas duas temporadas. Singleton também correu pelos Yellow Jackets, com um recorde pessoal de 10,32 nos 100 metros rasos nesta primavera. Ele tem o talento para ser uma escolha inicial do draft e era um dos jogadores mais cobiçados do portal. -- Olson
Opinião do olheiro: Singleton pode ser um dos melhores corredores de rotas e um dos jogadores mais rápidos a entrar no portal de transferências. Ele é muito bom no jogo de passes por baixo, onde consegue transformar bloqueios e recepções de 5 jardas em grandes ganhos de posse de bola. Ele também tem uma velocidade de elite em linha reta para ficar atrás da defesa e agarrar a maioria das bolas lançadas em sua proximidade. O que o tornou uma mercadoria tão importante no portal são os intangíveis. Ele é um ótimo bloqueador e um jogador forte. -- Billy Tucker
O que ele traz para Auburn: Após a quarta temporada consecutiva de derrotas do programa, o técnico Hugh Freeze e os Tigers montaram uma classe de recrutamento de transferências impressionante que eles esperam que mude sua sorte em 2025. Esta é uma vitória significativa sobre o Texas, Ole Miss e vários outros adversários da SEC; Singleton deve desempenhar um papel de alto alvo para os Tigers, substituindo os talentosos recebedores KeAndre Lambert-Smith e Rivaldo Fairweather . -- Olson
7. Isaías Mundo , ATTransferindo de: Nevada | Transferindo para: Oregon Temporadas restantes: 1
HT: 6-8 | WT: 309 | Classe: Redshirt júnior
Histórico: O enorme defensor de passes foi titular do Wolf Pack por três anos, principalmente como left tackle, e traz consigo uma experiência inestimável, com mais de 2.300 snaps na carreira. Ele não sofreu nenhum sack durante sua terceira temporada e recebeu menção honrosa do All-Mountain West. World é visto como uma potencial escolha de primeira rodada do draft pelos olheiros da NFL, entrando em sua última temporada de elegibilidade, e está subindo para o Power 4 para provar que merece esse reconhecimento. -- Olson
Opinião do Scout: World tem uma presença marcante, com excelentes habilidades de passe profissional como left tackle. Ele ganhou 18 kg desde o ensino médio e manteve sua rapidez e flexibilidade iniciais. World faz um trabalho incrível conduzindo os defensores para além do pocket com sua altura e mobilidade. Ele joga equilibrado, com bons pés, e demonstra seu histórico no basquete, espelhando os defensores em sua formação. Ele não é tão eficaz contra a corrida. O nível de pad de World pode ser alto, mas ele ainda é muito produtivo em empurrar os defensores para abrir linhas de corrida. -- Tucker
O que ele traz para o Oregon: O tackle ofensivo era uma das necessidades cruciais dos Ducks. A formatura de Ajani Cornelius e a possibilidade de Josh Conerly Jr. se tornar profissional tornaram a contratação de tackles titulares uma prioridade para o Oregon, e isso foi capaz de segurar o Texas A&M e o Nebraska nessa batalha. Uma adição de um ano faz sentido para ajudar a dar aos jovens pivôs dos Ducks mais tempo para se desenvolverem. -- Olson
8. Zachariah Branch , WRTransferindo de: USC | Transferindo para: Geórgia Temporadas restantes: 2
HT: 5-10 | WT: 175 | Classe: Segundo ano
Histórico: Branch correspondeu imediatamente à expectativa de cinco estrelas com os Trojans e foi um dos armadores mais perigosos do país em 2023. O recruta número 7 no geral se tornou o primeiro calouro da USC a receber honras de primeira equipe All-America na história do programa. Ele foi dominante no jogo de retorno (774 jardas, dois touchdowns) durante sua temporada de estreia e transformou 89 toques no ataque em 910 jardas e quatro touchdowns em seus dois anos na USC. Ele entrou no portal junto com seu irmão mais velho, o safety da USC , Zion Branch . -- Olson
Opinião do Scout: Um dos jogadores mais rápidos da turma de 2023, Branch rapidamente se tornou um dos jogadores mais eletrizantes do futebol americano universitário como um verdadeiro calouro na USC. Ele correu 4,41 segundos nos 40 metros rasos e teve tempos de pista de 100 metros na faixa de 10,3 segundos, saindo do poderoso Bishop Gorman em Las Vegas. Essa velocidade foi transferida para o campo imediatamente como um jogador que retornou em 2023. Sua produção em times especiais caiu no segundo ano, mas isso pode estar mais relacionado ao esquema do adversário do que a qualquer diminuição de habilidade. No jogo aéreo, ele é o que você esperaria: uma arma para grandes jogadas no jogo de tela, com rasteiras rápidas e cruzamentos inclinados que lhe dão espaço. Ele é um jogador desequilibrado por baixo e um ótimo alvo para o YAC. -- Tucker
O que ele traz para a Geórgia: Branch é uma grande melhoria para o ataque da Geórgia, que precisa substituir os principais recebedores Arian Smith e Dominic Lovett . Os Bulldogs lideraram todos os times da FBS com 36 quedas de recebedores na temporada passada, de acordo com a ESPN Research, e precisarão de Branch como um diferencial confiável para o novo QB titular Gunner Stockton . -- Olson
9. David Bailey , OLBTransferindo de: Stanford | Transferindo para: Texas Tech Temporadas restantes: 1
HT: 6-3 | WT: 250 | Classe: Júnior
Contexto: Bailey entrou no portal logo após Stanford demitir o técnico Troy Taylor no final de março e imediatamente se tornou um dos principais jogadores disponíveis antes da janela de abertura do portal da primavera. O ex-recruta número 122 teve uma temporada de estreia excepcional em 2022, conquistando o prêmio de Freshman All-America, e liderou o Cardinals em tackles para perda de jardas em cada uma de suas três temporadas com o programa. Bailey produziu 111 tackles na carreira, 81 pressões, 22,5 TFLs e 14,5 sacks e tem a oportunidade de se tornar uma escolha inicial do draft da NFL se conseguir ter uma temporada sênior forte. -- Olson
Opinião do Scout: Bailey tem uma presença marcante como edge defensor e um dos outside linebackers mais explosivos do futebol americano universitário. Ele não é o maior nem o mais alto, mas é super forte, compacto e joga com excelente alavancagem. Bailey usa uma ótima velocidade para gerar potência, o que pode chocar e evitar tackles mais fortes em sua perseguição ao quarterback. Ele também pode dobrar e rasgar o cornerback com movimentos limpos e fluidos. Bailey exibe excelente velocidade de fechamento para perseguir corridas de perímetro e tem um rápido avanço para interromper as jogadas antes que elas se desenvolvam. Bailey pode se manter na cobertura, mas essa não é sua característica mais forte. Seu melhor trunfo pode ser um motor intenso: Bailey joga em alta octanagem. -- Tucker
O que ele traz para o Texas Tech: Os Red Raiders estavam entre os que mais investiram no período do portal de dezembro e não pouparam esforços para melhorar o edge rusher com Bailey e Romello, transferido da Georgia Tech. Eles viam Bailey como um dos melhores jogadores defensivos do país, derrotaram o Texas e a UCLA por sua promessa e o trouxeram imediatamente para os treinos de primavera. O Texas Tech montou uma das linhas defensivas mais talentosas do país, com talento do calibre da NFL e grande profundidade. Todas essas mudanças tornaram os Red Raiders os favoritos claros para a Big 12 em 2025. -- Olson
10. Nic Anderson , WRTransferindo de: Oklahoma | Transferindo para: LSU Temporadas restantes: 3
HT: 6-4 | WT: 216 | Classe: Redshirt segundo ano
Histórico: Anderson estabeleceu o recorde de touchdowns recebidos pelos calouros dos Sooners em 2023 e era esperado que fosse um dos principais contribuidores no corpo de recebedores de passes de Oklahoma em 2024. Em vez disso, ele passou quase toda a sua terceira temporada universitária afastado por lesão, aparecendo em apenas um jogo, totalizando cinco snaps, na derrota para o Tennessee em setembro. Depois de participar de apenas três jogos em 2022, Anderson foi a estrela revelação da campanha dos Sooners em 2023, quando recebeu 38 passes para 798 jardas e 10 touchdowns em 13 jogos em sua primeira temporada completa no futebol americano universitário. Mas, prejudicado por uma lesão no treinamento de outono, a temporada de 2024 de Anderson nunca decolou, já que ele se juntou à longa lista de wide receivers talentosos de Oklahoma que perderam um tempo significativo durante o período de 6-7 do programa na temporada passada. -- Eli Lederman
Opinião do olheiro: Lesões atrapalharam sua campanha no segundo ano, mas, quando saudável, Anderson tem excelentes habilidades físicas, incluindo uma combinação de elite de tamanho (1,93 m, 98 kg) e velocidade (1,46 m, 114 kg). Apesar de grande e explosivo, Anderson ainda é fluido, com bom controle corporal e ajuste para lidar com a pegada difícil. Ele é um alvo vertical grande que sobe na hierarquia de forma enganosa e se posiciona atrás da cobertura. Após a recepção, ele mistura força e evasão suficientes para desfazer tackles. -- Tucker
O que ele traz para a LSU: A dupla Anderson e Barion Brown , dois dos melhores do portal, será extremamente divertida de assistir para 2025. O quarterback da LSU, Garrett Nussmeier, deve estar entusiasmado com o investimento que o técnico Brian Kelly e sua equipe estão fazendo na posição de recebedor, com essa dupla, além de Destyn Hill , transferido da Florida State e ex-recruta top 100 que está voltando para casa. -- Olson
11. Makhi Hughes , RBTransferindo de: Tulane | Transferindo para: Oregon Temporadas restantes: 2
HT: 5-11 | WT: 210 | Classe: Redshirt segundo ano
Histórico: Hughes foi eleito para o primeiro time All-AAC em temporadas consecutivas e foi o Calouro do Ano da conferência em 2023. Ele produziu 2.779 jardas terrestres (quinto na FBS) e marcou 24 touchdowns no total desde sua estreia. Hughes tem sido um running back dinâmico e confiável para a Green Wave, com mais de 100 jardas de scrimmage em 14 jogos e o terceiro maior número de jardas terrestres após contato (1.880) na FBS nas últimas duas temporadas. Ele teve uma temporada de 1.400 jardas terrestres pela Green Wave em 2024 e se juntou a Mensah para ajudar o programa a voltar à final da AAC. Hughes será um dos melhores running backs do país em 2025 e uma adição de alto impacto para os Ducks. -- Olson
Opinião do Scout: Hughes é um running back forte e decisivo que consegue carregar a bola. Ele se destaca em esquemas de corrida de gap, onde se posiciona e desce a ladeira rapidamente. Hughes gera potência explosiva em poucos passos e corre consistentemente no primeiro contato com força. Ele tem um equilíbrio de contato incrível e gosta de abaixar as almofadas e dar o pop. Ele é ágil e rápido o suficiente para escapar no buraco também, mas não é super esquivo no espaço. Hughes tem velocidade suficiente para fazer grandes corridas, mas não é um jogador decisivo e não chegou a 11,0 em 100 metros depois do ensino médio como velocista. Ainda assim, ele é um running back que se fortalece em todas as descidas com o passar do tempo. Com boas habilidades de bloqueio e recepção de passes, ele é o pacote completo. -- Tucker
O que ele traz para o Oregon: Os Ducks precisavam de um sucessor para Jordan James , running back do draft da NFL, e não poderiam ter encontrado um melhor. Esta deve ser uma função de alto volume para Hughes, considerando que James ficou em quinto lugar na Big Ten em corridas por jogo (16,6) e os Ducks estão com um novo QB titular para 2025. Ele também poderá jogar com seu irmão, o cornerback calouro cinco estrelas Na'eem Offord , em Eugene. -- Olson
12. Dane Key , WRTransferindo de: Kentucky | Transferindo para: Nebraska Temporadas restantes: 1
Altura: 6-3 | Peso: 210 | Classe: Júnior
Histórico: Key é um dos wideouts mais talentosos do portal, titular há três anos e com 126 recepções para 1.870 jardas e 14 touchdowns durante sua carreira. O ex-recruta da ESPN 300 e natural de Lexington, Kentucky, fez a diferença imediatamente como um verdadeiro calouro na SEC e sai como o quinto melhor recebedor da história da universidade. Key produziu 715 jardas de recepção, seu recorde em sua carreira, em 2024, apesar de seu desempenho inconsistente como quarterback, incluindo uma atuação de 105 jardas na vitória surpreendente do Kentucky sobre Ole Miss. Ele terá a chance de aumentar seu valor no draft em Nebraska. -- Olson
Opinião do Scout: Key tem um corpo grande e mãos excelentes. Ele é um corredor de rotas habilidoso que entende de cobertura e como criar separação, apesar de não ser o jogador mais rápido em campo. Seu maior trunfo é a capacidade de se recuperar no trânsito e recuar com a bola disputada longe do corpo. Ele vence com controle corporal e sensibilidade para a posição, mais do que com velocidade explosiva. Key é um bom recebedor nº 1 ou nº 2, pronto para jogar no primeiro dia. -- Tucker
O que ele traz para Nebraska: Key é o wide receiver número 1 que Nebraska estava procurando. O técnico Matt Rhule e sua comissão técnica precisavam substituir dois titulares veteranos que estavam saindo e alcançaram uma grande vitória no recrutamento ao trazer Key para Lincoln para se reunir com o técnico de wide receivers Daikiel Shorts, que os Huskers contrataram do Kentucky. Key será um dos principais alvos de Dylan Raiola em 2025. -- Olson
13. Barion Brown , WRTransferindo de: Kentucky | Transferindo para: LSU Temporadas restantes: 1
HT: 6-1 | WT: 182 | Classe: Júnior
Histórico: Brown consolidou a reputação de um dos jogadores mais eletrizantes da SEC durante suas três temporadas no Kentucky. O ex-recruta da ESPN 300 de Nashville recebeu 122 passes para 1.528 jardas, com 13 touchdowns no total, e é um talento de nível All-America no jogo de retorno. Brown tem 1.550 jardas de retorno durante sua carreira e lidera todos os jogadores ativos da FBS com cinco retornos de kickoff para touchdown. Essa produção comprovada e versátil o tornará um trunfo importante para um candidato na próxima temporada. -- Olson
Opinião do olheiro: Brown tem o pacote completo de tamanho, velocidade e habilidade com a bola. Um velocista de 100 metros em 10,49 segundos após o ensino médio, ele usou essa velocidade de forma versátil durante sua carreira no Kentucky. Ele tem ótima aceleração para superar a defesa ou fazer jogadas decisivas no scrimmage ou como retornador. Brown se movimentava bastante para criar jogadas desequilibradas e se destacava em situações de um contra um, vencendo consistentemente confrontos de bola ao alto. -- Tucker
O que ele traz para a LSU: Velocidade, velocidade e mais velocidade. Nussmeier perdeu três de seus principais recebedores da temporada passada: Kyren Lacy , Mason Taylor e CJ Daniels . Brown deve ser alvo de muitos ataques dos Tigers na próxima temporada e continuará sendo um divisor de águas no jogo de retorno. -- Olson
14. Damon Wilson II , OLBTransferindo de: Geórgia | Transferindo para: Missouri Temporadas restantes: 2
Altura: 1,93 m | Peso: 113 kg | Classe: Segundo ano
Histórico: Wilson foi um dos principais pass rushers e o 35º recruta geral no ESPN 300 de 2023. Ele foi uma grande vitória para os Bulldogs no dia da contratação, contra Ohio State e Alabama, e se destacou no segundo ano, jogando 390 snaps e sendo titular em duas oportunidades. Wilson demonstrou um potencial incrível ao acumular 22 tackles, 17 pressões, 5,5 TFLs, 3 sacks e 2 fumbles forçados. -- Olson
Opinião do Scout: Wilson é alto, longo e esguio, com explosões explosivas e medidas típicas de ponta. Ele é um armador na ponta e uma presença geral perturbadora na linha de scrimmage, com sua combinação de tamanho e velocidade e grande esforço de perseguição. Ele utiliza sua envergadura de quase 2,03 metros para se livrar de bloqueadores em seu caminho até o portador da bola e demonstra boa habilidade de redirecionamento quando está em espaço. Como pass rusher, Wilson se destaca com sua rapidez e flexibilidade para superar tackles ofensivos no canto ou em movimento interno. Embora tenha sido mais um jogador de apoio em Atenas no ano passado, ele estava preparado para uma temporada de sucesso. -- Tucker
O que ele traz para o Missouri: Esta é uma contratação empolgante para a defesa dos Tigers, um jovem jogador de ponta em ascensão que os ajudará a substituir o titular Johnny Walker Jr. e a compensar a perda que perderam para o portal. Depois de uma média de 30 snaps por jogo na SEC na temporada passada, Wilson deve estar pronto para um papel significativo em 2025. -- Olson
15. Dillon Thieneman , STransferindo de: Purdue | Transferindo para: Oregon Temporadas restantes: 2
HT: 6-0 | WT: 207 | Classe: Segundo ano
Contexto: Um dos melhores jovens safeties do futebol americano universitário chegou ao mercado após a troca de técnico da Purdue. Thieneman, um recruta três estrelas de Westfield, Indiana, tornou-se titular do Boilermakers desde o primeiro dia em 2023 e teve uma temporada de estreia fenomenal, conquistando o prêmio de Calouro do Ano da Big Ten e da FWAA após registrar 106 tackles e seis interceptações. Ele foi o principal defensor de tackles da Purdue novamente na temporada passada, com 104 defesas e sete passes interceptados, além de também assumir a função de retorno de punt. -- Olson
Opinião do Scout: Ver a bola, bater na bola; é difícil não amar o estilo de jogo à moda antiga de Thieneman. Um excelente tackler, ele está constantemente perto da bola, fazendo jogadas contra corridas, passes e em times especiais. Seu tamanho e velocidade não impressionam no papel, mas ele joga maior e tem excelente velocidade de perseguição com ângulos fechados e pouco movimento desperdiçado. Ele se destaca na cobertura de zona, entende conceitos e tem ótimo timing em suas quebras. -- Tucker
O que ele traz para o Oregon: Os Ducks tinham uma necessidade gritante de segurança ao entrar nesta janela de transferências, com os titulares veteranos Tysheem Johnson e Kobe Savage saindo após a temporada. Ambos chegaram ao programa como transferências e provaram que podem jogar em alto nível pelos Ducks. Thieneman não deve ter problemas para se adaptar à sua experiência na Big Ten e à sua natureza de bater forte. Ele está pronto para jogar por uma vitória e deve continuar a fazer jogadas espetaculares na defesa secundária dos Ducks. -- Olson
16. Max Klare , TETransferindo de: Purdue | Transferindo para: Ohio State Temporadas restantes: 2
HT: 6-4 | WT: 240 | Classe: Redshirt segundo ano
Histórico: Klare está entre os tight ends de portal mais produtivos do mercado. Após atuar em seis jogos em suas duas primeiras temporadas universitárias, Klare se destacou em 2024, liderando os Boilermakers em recepções (51), jardas recebidas (685) e touchdowns recebidos (4). Apenas sete tight ends em nível nacional registraram mais jardas recebidas do que Klare, e ele manteve a sequência de vitórias em Purdue com 33 primeiras descidas, ocupando o nono lugar entre os jogadores em sua posição. Um habilidoso alvo de ataque e bloqueador físico, Klare deve se encaixar perfeitamente no ataque dos Buckeyes. -- Lederman
Opinião do olheiro: Klare é um alvo forte, com boas habilidades com a bola e um bom raio de recepção. Ele também tem boa velocidade e pode desafiar as defesas verticalmente. Seu ponto mais atraente é sua habilidade de recepção, mas ele também é um bloqueador eficaz e oferece capacidade de resposta imediata com suas ferramentas físicas e produção comprovada. Sua produção pode até aumentar com os Buckeyes, com um conjunto mais forte de alvos de recepção para complementá-lo. -- Tucker
O que ele traz para Ohio State: Houve muita competição e ofertas fortes por Klare, mas os Buckeyes acabaram vencendo e adicionaram o tight end número 1 do portal como uma importante melhoria para a posição. Gee Scott Jr. está prestes a se formar e Will Kacmarek pode retornar para mais uma temporada, mas Klare pode fazer a diferença no jogo aéreo e deve desempenhar um bom papel no ataque de Ohio State daqui para frente. -- Olson
17. Jaydn Ott , RBTransferindo de: Cal | Transferindo para: Oklahoma Temporadas restantes: 1
HT: 6-0 | WT: 205 | Classe: Júnior
Histórico: Cal lutou muito para manter Ott no time até 2025, mas um dos melhores running backs do futebol americano universitário acabou indo para o mercado aberto. Ott teve um início espetacular, conquistando o prêmio Freshman All-America como um verdadeiro calouro titular em 2022, após acumular 1.218 jardas e 11 touchdowns em sua temporada de estreia. Ele foi ainda melhor no segundo ano, liderando o Pac-12 com 1.315 jardas terrestres e 12 touchdowns, a caminho do título de primeiro time da conferência. No ano passado, porém, uma lesão no tornozelo sofrida na abertura da temporada dificultou a vida de Ott para jogar de acordo com seu potencial. Ele ainda conseguiu jogar em 10 jogos, mas terminou o ano com 385 jardas terrestres, uma média de 3,3 jardas por corrida e cinco touchdowns no total. -- Olson
O Scout de Scout: OTT poderia estar no topo das placas da NFL se não houvesse uma queda na produção na última temporada. Escolha e deslize a lacuna com a agilidade e a elogueira
O que ele traz para Oklahoma: os Sooners obtiveram uma produção sólida de Jovantae Barnes e algumas jogadas encorajadoras de Xavier Robinson na última temporada, mas não conseguiram deixar passar a oportunidade de adicionar um verdadeiro número 1
18. Howard Sampson , OTTransferindo -se de: Carolina do Norte | Estações restantes: 2
HT: 6-8 |
Antecedentes: O novo treinador Belichick conseguiu que vários iniciantes na UNC se retirem do portal e fiquem com o programa, mas o novo regime não foi capaz de se apegar a Sampson
O Scout's Take: Sampson é uma montanha na esquina com uma moldura enorme e mais do que uma curva adequada Precisa de um refinamento, mas tem tamanho e pés da primeira rodada para se desenvolver
O que ele traz para o Texas Tech: The Humble, Texas, nativo está voltando para casa para ingressar em um esquadrão de tecnologia do Texas que está absolutamente carregando para perseguir um grande campeonato de 12 em 2025. Os Red Raiders tiveram uma grande necessidade de tackle com a melhor transferência de Caleb Rogers
19. Lee Hunter , DTTransferindo -se de: UCF | Estações restantes: 1
HT: 6-4 |
Antecedentes: O atacante defensivo enorme foi o número 60 no 2021 ESPN 300 e Redshirted durante sua temporada solitária em Auburn antes de se transferir para se reunir com Gus Malzahn em Orlando. A melhor taxa de pressão (8,6%) entre todos os 12 grandes tackles defensivos, de acordo com a pesquisa da ESPN
O Scout's Take: Hunter pode controlar o meio da defesa. e tem o poder explosivo de ganhar consistentemente blocos individuais e desmoronar o bolso
O que ele traz para o Texas Tech: Hunter estava programado para fazer uma visita oficial ao Texas após sua viagem a Lubbock
20. Jehiem Oatis , DTTransferindo -se de: Alabama | Estações restantes: 2
HT: 6-5 |
Antecedentes: Oatis foi o recruta nº 38 na ESPN 300 de 2022 e iniciou 13 jogos nas duas primeiras temporadas no Crimson Tide . O resto da temporada entra no portal
O Scout de Oatis luta contra lesões durante seu tempo no Alabama, mas mostrou que ele poderia ser uma força dominante no interior
O que ele traz para o Colorado: Oatis foi uma vitória enorme para a era Deion Sanders no Colorado e outra afirmação de que os Buffs não estão procurando um passo atrás em 2025. Os búfalos necessários para recarregar a defesa e substituíram nove titulares, mas fizeram uma parte mais impressionante da primeira temporada de Robert Livren
21. Tacario Davis , CBTransferindo -se de: Arizona | Estações restantes: 1
HT: 6-4 |
Antecedentes: Davis testou o portal de transferência há um ano durante a mudança de treinamento do Arizona após uma forte temporada no segundo ano em que ele terminou 15 passes, segundo no Pac- 12 . Estoque com mais uma temporada de faculdade
O Scout's Take: Davis tem a combinação de tamanho e velocidade a declarar para o rascunho, o que oferece uma idéia de seu valor no portal. Corra . Ele é uma presença física e um forte atacante
What he brings to Washington: A reunion with former Arizona coach Jedd Fisch and his staff in Seattle is a win-win for both sides. Davis could have gone pro or picked any number of contenders but chose to go with the coaches he trusts to bring out his best over his final college season. He'll also reunite with former Wildcats teammate Ephesians Prysock in the Huskies' secondary to form one of the Big Ten's best corner duos. -- Olson
22. Mansoor Delane , CBTransferindo -se de: Virginia Tech | Estações restantes: 1
HT: 6-1 |
Antecedentes: Delane iniciou 29 jogos ao longo de seus três anos com os Hokies e ganhou o terceiro time em todas as conferências como um júnior depois de gravar 54 tackles, 7 rompimentos, 2 fumbles forçados e um interceptações de 40 anos de alta carreira, de acordo com a Pesquisa da ESPN, Delane permitiu conclusões sobre 39% de seus alvos
O Scout's Take: Delane teria sido uma escolha da NFL no início da NFL se ele decidisse declarar, mas pretende melhorar seu estoque de esboço. Ele joga mais rápido que os 40 indicaria e tem as habilidades de suporte para fornecer valor versátil do esquema em segurança, canto ou níquel
O que ele traz para a LSU: " DBU " está adicionando um dos melhores cantos disponíveis
23. Patrick Payton , DETransferindo -se de: Estado da Flórida | Transferindo -se para: LSU Estações restantes: 1
HT: 6-5 |
Antecedentes: O Payton rapidamente se tornou um rusher produtivo para os seminoles, ganhando o ACC defensivo do ano em 2022 com cinco sacos como um calouro do Redshirt. A terrível temporada de INOUS 2-10
O Scout's Take: Payton não produziu em 2024 como o esperado quando os holofotes estavam com ele. APSE O POLOCO
O que ele traz para a LSU: os Tigres carregaram o talento do portal premium neste ciclo
24. Williams Nwaneri , DETransferindo -se de: Missouri | Transferindo -se para: Nebraska Estações restantes: 4
HT: 6-7 |
Antecedentes: O Missouri derrotou Oklahoma em uma batalha muito contestada pelo recruta de cinco estrelas e pelo jogador número 21 no ESPN 300 de 2024. Nwaneri foi uma vitória de recrutamento enorme para Eli Drinkwitz e o Tigers como um jogador com um jogador com um tocador de tacadas no primeiro ano, mas o tocou em um tigre em um tigre e o tocador de tigres, mas a um tigre em um tigre em um tigre em um jogador de tigres, que não foi atingido por um tigre, mas a um tigre. Digite o portal
O Scout's Take: Nwaneri tem uma tonelada de vantagem e talento com quatro anos para desenvolvê-lo. Ender, principalmente se ele se move para dentro, mas ele tem fortes habilidades de movimento e movimentação
O que ele traz para o Nebraska: os Huskers foram um grande gastador no mercado de portal, enquanto trabalhava para cercar o quarterback Dylan Raiola com mais talentos de primeira linha e melhorar a temporada de 7-6. filho
25. Kevin Concepcion , WRTransferindo -se de : NC State | Estações restantes: 2
HT: 5-11 |
Antecedentes: A ConcepCion recebeu o ACC Rookie do ano e o calouro All-America Honors em 2023, depois de capturar 71 passes para o time-o máximo de um calouro na história da escola-e colocando 839 jardas de recebimento e 320 jardas com 10 anos
A produção de Scout: a produção de Concepcion caiu no segundo ano com menos alvos e jogadas inconsistentes no QB
O que ele traz para o Texas A&M: Os Aggies pegaram dois dos melhores jovens do portal neste ciclo, o que deve aumentar seriamente as expectativas para o seu ataque de Marcel Reed
26. Duce Robinson , WRTransferindo de: USC | Estações restantes: 2
HT: 6-6 |
Antecedentes: Robinson foi uma das perspectivas mais talentais da classe de 2023, um destaque em dois esportes como um tigrado e outfielder que classificou o 40º lugar no TOURSATE OPERTION EM TOURSTEN EM TOURST ROUNTE DO TERGULOTO DO TERGURO DO TERGURO E TERGURA EM TERGURAS EM TERGURAS EM TERGURAS. Para um papel mais significativo daqui para frente
O Scout's Take: Robinson é um alvo gigantesco de altura de 1,80m, uma envergadura de 82 polegadas e mãos de 10 polegadas . O FUTURO EST pode estar no final do ensino médio
O que ele traz para o Estado da Flórida: Dominic Robinson jogou receptor no estado da Flórida de 2001-04, e agoraseu filho está seguindo seus passos para terminar sua carreira universitária .
27. Emmanuel Pregton , OGTransferindo de: USC | Estações restantes: 1
HT: 6-5 |
Antecedentes: A decisão de Pregton de entrar no portal após duas temporadas na USC foi surpreendente. ser um dos homens mais bem pagos neste ciclo
O Scout's Take: Pregton é um atacante ofensivo fisicamente, que combina grande força, poder e alavanca como um bloqueador de corrida. Ference Tipo de guarda
O que ele traz para o Oregon: os Ducks estavam procurando ajuda ofensiva interior e venceu uma grande batalha pelo guarda número 1 no portal
28. Will Holdt , deTransferindo -se de: Purdue | Estações restantes: 2
HT: 6-6 |
Antecedentes: Purdue produziu um dos corredores da borda superior no portal da última temporada em Nic Scourton , e agora mantém a próxima
O Scout's Take: Heldt é uma entrada intrigante de portal, com sua capacidade de pressionar o zagueiro
O que ele traz para Clemson: o treinador Dabo Swinney fez o primeiro jogador defensivo que ele assinou para fora do portal, porque ele tinha uma necessidade inevitável na extremidade defensiva, em frente ao All-ACC Rusher TJ Parker
29. Xavier Chaplin , OTTransferindo -se de: Virginia Tech | Estações restantes: 2
HT: 6-7 |
Antecedentes: Chaplin mudou-se para a escalação titular como calouro do Redshirt para os Hokies e se transformou em um acionador de dois anos no tackle esquerdo e um dos homens da linha mais cobiçados deste ciclo de portal
O Scout's Take: Chaplin possui uma ótima combinação de tamanho e atletismo para um tackle ofensivo do Power 4 ucker
O que ele traz para Auburn: os Tigres conseguiram atualizar a competição em seus pontos de tackle com Chaplin e a USC transferem Mason Murphy , que devem dar muita confiança ao QB reconstruído sobre a proteção que eles receberão nesta temporada
30. Miller Moss , QBTransferindo -se de: USC | Estações restantes: 1
HT: 6-2 |
Antecedentes: Moss pagou suas dívidas nos seus primeiros três anos com os Trojans, incluindo duas temporadas atrás de 2024 Nº 1 Pick Caleb Williams , antes de obter sua oportunidade de começar em 2024. Moss liderou o Big Ten em touchdowns de passagem, por meio de 28 anos. Chegando às margens de uma pontuação, levando o treinador Lincoln Riley a Bench Moss e ver o que ele tinha na UNLV Transfer Jayden Maiava nos últimos três jogos da equipe
O Scout's Take: Moss é maduro, experiente, jogou um bom futebol e mostrou flashes de ser extremamente produtivo
O que ele traz para Louisville: Moss identificou uma oportunidade ideal em Louisville. Receptor comprovado em Chris Bell e uma equipe que acrescentou muito mais em torno dele através do portal
31. Jackson Arnold , QBTransferindo -se de: Oklahoma | Estações restantes: 2
HT: 6-1 |
Antecedentes: Depois de fazer backup de Dillon Gabriel como calouro, o ex-recruta de cinco estrelas deveria ter um ano de breakout em 2024. Arnold sofreu uma temporada frustrante quando o Sooners's Starter. 47.8 QBR em uma ofensa de Oklahoma que lutou ao longo da linha ofensiva (46 sacos permitidos), perdeu seus cinco principais receptores em lesões e disparou seu OC no meio da temporada
O Scout's Take: Arnold precisa de um novo começo
O que ele traz para Auburn: Auburn finalmente pegou um QB superior do portal .
32. Altura de Romello , OLBTransferindo -se de: Georgia Tech | Estações restantes: 1
HT: 6-3 |
Background: Height has made stops at Auburn, USC and Georgia Tech and entered the portal one more time this offseason. The fifth-year senior has one extra year of eligibility due to season-ending shoulder injury at USC in 2022. Since coming back from that setback, Height has been a productive edge rusher with four sacks for the Trojans in 2023 and a career-high 30 pressures for Georgia Tech in 2024, according to ESPN Research. -- Olson
O Scout's Take: Altura é certamente um viajante que pode agregar uma vantagem da terceira download, mas não vemos o impacto, todas as dicas defensivas nesse estágio
O que ele traz para o Texas Tech: os Red Raiders trouxeram o zagueiro número 1 em seu quadro e alguém em quem eles confiam pode ser um passageiro de impacto em defesa de Wood
33. Beau Atkinson , DETransferindo -se de: Carolina do Norte | Estações restantes: 2
HT: 6-6 |
Antecedentes: Atkinson mostrou um potencial intrigante durante sua temporada de calouros com o Tar Heels e deu um grande passo em 2024 com 25 pressões de equipe, 12 tackles por derrotas e 7,5 sacos
O Scout's Take: Esta é uma grande perda para a Carolina do Norte, pois Atkinson se solidificou como um futuro criador de diferenças nessa equipe em 2024 e chamou muita atenção como corredor de passes, o que o fez de um alcance de alcance de um alcance de um alcance e o alcance de um alcance e o alcance de um alcance. . - Luginbill
What he brings to Ohio State: The defending national champs lost Jack Sawyer , JT Tuimoloau , Tyleik Williams and Ty Hamilton to the NFL and went into the spring portal period seeking quality D-line help to complement their returning talent. Atkinson emerged as a top priority as soon as he became available. After a spring under coach Bill Belichick, he'll play for Belichick's former protege Matt Patricia -- the new defensive coordinator in Columbus -- and should be an impact addition at defensive end. -- Olson
34. Elo Modozie , LBTransferindo -se de: Exército | Estações restantes: 2
HT: 6-3 |
Antecedentes: Modozie foi uma revelação para uma defesa do exército que terminou em 4º nacionalmente em pontos permitidos em 2024. A seleção da Terceira Equeração All-AAC iniciou todos os 14 jogos e forneceu 28 pressões da equipe, terminando com 34 tackles, 8 TFLs e 6.5 Sacks
O Scout's Take: Este é o defensor do portal mais alto do teto mais alto nesta aula de primavera . Ger ofensivo tackles
O que ele traz para a Geórgia: os Bulldogs se moveram rapidamente para travar um dos defensores de borda mais intrigantes no portal da primavera
35. Ethan Onianwa , OTTransferindo de: arroz | Estações restantes: 1
HT: 6-6 |
Antecedentes: Onianwa é um dos tackles ofensivos mais experientes no portal
O Scout's Take: Onianwa tem uma moldura enorme, grande comprimento, a granel e a experiência de tocar as duas posições
O que ele traz para o estado de Ohio: os Buckeyes fizeram um bom trabalho ao atender à sua necessidade no ataque com Onianwa e Minnesota, Phillip Daniels
36. Ahmad Hardy , RBTransferindo -se de: Ul Monroe | Estações restantes: 3
HT: 5-10 |
Antecedentes: Hardy montou uma temporada de estréia inacreditável com os Warhawks, correndo para 1.351 jardas em 5,7 jardas por transporte e 13 touchdowns para ganhar o calouro do Sun Belt do ano. Há um ano , ele era um recruta semestrela de Monticello, Mississippi
O Scout's Take: Hardy é um pacote compacto e explosivo na posição de corrida
O que ele traz para o Missouri: Hardy aborda uma grande necessidade do ataque do treinador Eli Drinkwitz com os principais corredores Nate Noel e Marcus Carroll se formou e o promissor calouro Kewan Lacy transferindo -se para a Ole Miss
37. Justiça Haynes , RBTransferindo -se de: Alabama | Estações restantes: 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
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