College football transfer portal tracker: Uiagalelei to Oregon State, Slovis to BYU

It’s right here. College football’s new transfer portal window formally opened on Dec. 5. Despite new NCAA transfer windows being adopted and put into place, many gamers have already introduced they are going to be leaving their present college and on the lookout for a brand new dwelling in 2023.

Last season noticed the likes of Caleb Williams, Michael Penix Jr., Bo Nix and Jahmyr Gibbs enter the transfer portal. Williams was the recipient of the Heisman Trophy in his first 12 months at USC, whereas Penix Jr., Nix and Gibbs all loved standout seasons at their new houses as properly.

Who can be subsequent 12 months’s standout transfers?

We’re monitoring the largest names to enter the faculty football transfer portal.

Dec. 24: Former Clemson QB D.J. Uiagalelei to Oregon State

2022 stats: 61.9% completion share, 2,521 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, seven interceptions

Why it issues: Uiagalelei entered Clemson with a mountain of expectations as a consensus five-star prospect out of Southern California powerhouse St. John Bosco, anticipated to carry the torch from nationwide champions Deshaun Watson and Trevor Lawrence earlier than him and hold the Tigers in nationwide championship competition. 

However, each he and Clemson failed to dwell up to expectations within the two seasons he was the group’s beginning quarterback, as Clemson failed to make the ACC championship recreation final season after a 9-3 common season report in 2021 and acquired knocked out of College Football Playoff competition within the final week of the 2022 season with a blowout loss to archrival South Carolina. 

Uiagalelei introduced that he’ll transfer to Oregon State. The Beavers are coming off a 10-3 season and return all 5 starters on their offensive line.

Dec. 24: Former Pittsburgh QB Kedon Slovis to BYU

2022 Stats: 58.4% completion share, 2,397 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, 9 interceptions

Why it issues: A former three-star prospect out of Scottsdale (Ariz.) Desert Mountain, Slovis burst on the scene throughout his freshman season at USC in 2019, taking up after an opening-game harm to J.T. Daniels and main the Trojans to an 8-4 common season report. But Slovis regressed sharply and struggled with harm in 2021, and he transferred to Pitt following the season. He had an up-and-down 12 months with the 2022 Panthers, who additionally completed 8-4.

Slovis has handed for 9,973 yards, 68 TDs and 33 interceptions throughout 38 profession video games.

Dec. 21: Former Jackson State WR/DB Travis Hunter to Colorado

2022 offensive stats: 18 receptions, 188 receiving yards, 4 landing catches

2022 defensive stats: 19 whole tackles, 10 passes defensed, two interceptions, one fumble recovered

Why it issues: Hunter made historical past final December when the No. 1 general prospect and erstwhile Florida State commit flipped to Jackson State on signing day, becoming a member of Deion Sanders and turning into the highest-rated prospect within the fashionable recruiting period to signal with an HBCU.

Hunter performed on each side of the ball for the Tigers in his true freshman season, and now he is rejoining Sanders at Colorado.

Dec. 21: Former Jackson State QB Shedeur Sanders to Colorado

2022 stats: 70.6% completion share, 3,732 passing yards, 40 passing touchdowns, 173 speeding yards, six speeding touchdowns

Why it issues: Sanders was anticipated to be part of his dad in Colorado and made the transfer official on Wednesday, asserting his transfer on social media. The youthful Sanders put up enormous numbers throughout his two seasons at Jackson State, throwing for six,963 yards and 70 touchdowns. Sanders capped his Jackson State profession by throwing for 349 yards and totaling 5 touchdowns in a loss to NC Central within the Celebration Bowl.

Dec. 21: Cal QB Jack Plummer

2022 stats: 62.5% completion share, 3,095 passing yards, 21 passing touchdowns

Why it issues: After beginning his profession at Purdue, Plummer transferred to Cal and loved an excellent 2022 marketing campaign. The 6-foot-5, 215-pound QB threw for a career-high 3,095 yards and 21 touchdowns this previous season. He ought to have loads of curiosity from Power 5 applications.

Dec. 21: Former Washington State LB Francisco Mauigoa to Miami

2022 stats: 60 tackles, 3.5 sacks, three compelled fumbles, one interception

Why it issues: Mauigoa completed third on the Cougars with 60 tackles this previous season. He made a giant leap from his freshman to sophomore 12 months and can have the prospect to compete for a beginning function on a Miami group that ought to be among the many greatest within the ACC subsequent season.

Dec. 21: Georgia TE Arik Gilbert

2022 stats: Two catches, 16 yards, one landing

Why it issues: Gilbert was thought of one of the crucial sought-after tight finish recruits in latest reminiscence popping out of Marietta High School in Georgia. The five-star prospect started his school profession at LSU, the place he obtained first-team freshman All-SEC honors after catching 35 passes for 368 yards and two touchdowns. He left LSU after his freshman 12 months and ended up at Georgia, the place he has solely two catches for 16 yards and a landing. He ought to obtain loads of curiosity.

Dec. 21: Former Texas A&M DL Tunmise Adeleye to Michigan State

2022 stats: Six tackles

Why it issues: Adeleye was an enormous recruit within the 2021 class, ranked because the No. 8 defensive lineman within the nation, per 247Sports.com composite rankings. The 6-foot-4, 290-pound defensive deal with began the primary two video games of the 2022 season for the Aggies earlier than struggling an harm. He has the dimensions to play defensive deal with in East Lansing, but in addition possesses the explosiveness to play defensive finish.

Dec. 21: Former Ohio State LB Teradja Mitchell to Florida

Why it issues: Mitchell is heading to Florida after spending the previous 5 seasons with the Buckeyes. He has totaled 62 tackles throughout his time at Ohio State. He performed totally on particular groups this previous season. He joins a Florida group coming off a 6-7 season. 

Dec. 21: Former Arizona State QB Emory Jones to Cincinnati

2022 stats: 62.8% completion share

Why it issues: Jones has loads of expertise, spending 4 seasons at Florida from 2018-21 earlier than beginning below heart at Arizona State in 2022. The former four-star prospect has totaled 4,880 passing yards and 33 passing touchdowns over his profession, together with 1,304 speeding yards and 14 scores on the bottom.

Dec. 20: Former Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz to Florida

2022 stats: 57.3% competitors share, 2,136 passing yards, 19 passing touchdowns

Why it issues: Mertz had an up-and-down 4 years at Wisconsin, throwing for greater than 5,400 yards and 38 touchdowns. But the previous highly-touted prospect out of Mission, Kansas struggled with turnovers throughout his time in Madison, throwing 26 interceptions in 32 profession begins. The Gators have misplaced a number of quarterbacks from this previous season, together with starter Anthony Richardson, who opted to declare for the NFL Draft.

Dec. 20: Former West Virginia QB JT Daniels to Rice

2022 stats: 61.2% competitors share, 2,107 passing yards, 13 passing touchdowns

Why it issues: Daniels, who was a former nationwide highschool participant of the 12 months, is headed to his fourth college. The well-traveled signal-caller has dedicated to Rice after combining to go 17-12 as a starter for USC, Georgia and West Virginia. Daniels began 10 video games below heart for West Virginia this previous season, throwing for two,107 yards and 13 touchdowns. He is predicted to begin at QB for the Owls in 2023, becoming a member of standout extensive receiver Luke McCaffery, who’s the brother of San Francisco 49ers standout Christian McCaffery.

Dec. 20: Former Texas Tech QB Donovan Smith to Houston

2022 stats: 66.2% completion share, 1,505 passing yards, 12 passing touchdowns, 116 speeding yards, seven speeding touchdowns

Why it issues: The Cougars are heading to the Big 12 with a brand new quarterback below heart. Former Texas Tech standout Donovan Smith is headed to Houston, becoming a member of a group on the lookout for a brand new signal-caller as Clayton Tune is ready to head to the NFL. Smith threw for greater than 1,500 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2022, whereas additionally including seven scores on the bottom. 

Dec. 20: Former Indiana QB Jack Tuttle to Michigan

2022 stats: 75% completion share, 82 passing yards, one landing

Why it issues: Tuttle is an skilled quarterback who handed for greater than 900 yards throughout his time at Indiana. With Cade McNamara heading to Iowa, Tuttle may function J.J. McCarthy‘s main backup below heart in 2023.

Dec. 20: Former Miami DB Avantae Williams to Maryland

2022 stats: Nine tackles

Why it issues: Williams was a extremely touted recruit popping out of highschool, ranked because the No.  2 security prospect within the 2020 class, per 247Sports.com composite rankings. He spent two seasons at Miami, totaling 27 tackles and an interception. He was anticipated to compete for a beginning spot within the secondary this previous season, however was in the end crushed out for the function. He can be checked out to make a direct affect at Maryland.

Dec. 20: Former Alabama OL Tommy Brockermeyer to TCU

Why it issues: Brockermeyer joins JoJo Earle because the second Alabama participant to commit to TCU. The 6-foot-5, 304-pound offensive deal with is from Fort Worth, TX, so he can be heading again dwelling with this transfer. Brockermeyer is a former five-star prospect within the 2021 class, who didn’t see the sphere a lot throughout his time in Tuscaloosa. If he’s ready to keep wholesome, the gifted offensive deal with ought to find a way to compete for speedy taking part in time at TCU.

Dec. 20: Former North Carolina State QB Devin Leary to Kentucky

2022 stats: 61.1% completion share, 1,265 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, 4 interceptions

Why it issues: Leary missed the ultimate six video games of the 2022 season due to harm, however threw for 1,265 yards and 11 touchdowns earlier than that. He was thought of by many to be one of many prime obtainable transfer QBs available on the market, totaling 6,807 profession passing yards and 62 passing touchdowns as a member of the Wolfpack. He will function a strong alternative for Will Levis, who is predicted to be a prime choose within the 2023 NFL Draft.

Dec. 19: Former Oklahoma State LB Mason Cobb to USC

2022 stats: 96 whole tackles, 13 tackles for loss, two sacks, one interception, one compelled fumble

Why it issues: Cobb, the Cowboys’ main tackler in 2022, bolsters a Trojans linebacker unit that struggled and handled a number of accidents final season. 

Dec. 19: Former Arizona State DE Joe Moore to Washington

2022 stats: 24 whole tackles, 4 tackles for loss, two sacks, one fumble restoration

Why it issues: Moore was a key a part of Arizona State’s go rush in 2022 and figures to play an identical function for Pac-12 rival Washington, becoming a member of what might be a formidable defensive entrance in Seattle.

Dec. 19: Former Notre Dame QB Drew Pyne to Arizona State

2022 stats: 64.6% completion share, 2,021 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, six interceptions

Why it issues: Pyne is a three-year participant who began 10 video games for the Fighting Irish this 12 months. He went 8-2 in his 10 begins, and 4-1 in opposition to Top 25 groups. His lone loss to a Top 25 group got here this previous weekend in opposition to USC, the place he accomplished 23 of 26 passes for a career-high 318 yards and three passing touchdowns. 

Pyne, who was a four-star prospect popping out of highschool, has three years of taking part in eligibility remaining. He joins new Sun Devils head coach Kenny Dillingham, who has a robust observe report of success with transfer quarterbacks as offensive coordinator at Florida State and Oregon.

Dec. 19: Former USC LB Ralen Goforth to Washington

2022 stats: 43 whole tackles, one interception, one fumble restoration, one landing

Why it issues: Goforth was a key member of the Trojans protection for 3 seasons and appeared in 11 video games in 2022. He provides the Huskies some veteran expertise of their linebacker room.

Dec. 19: Former Arizona WR Dorian Singer to USC

2022 stats: 66 receptions, 1,105 receiving yards, six landing receptions

Why it issues: Singer is without doubt one of the most completed receivers to hit the transfer portal thus far this season, having performed an important function within the Wildcats’ dynamic passing assault with quarterback Jayden de Laura. USC may be very accustomed to Singer as he had a three-touchdown efficiency in opposition to the Trojans on Oct. 29.

Dec. 18: Former Purdue OL Spencer Holstege to UCLA

Why it issues: The Bruins wanted to shore up their offensive line for brand spanking new quarterbacks Collin Schlee (transfer from Kent State) and Dante Moore, a five-star class of 2023 recruit who flipped his dedication to UCLA from Oregon on Monday. Holstege, who began 31 video games for the 2022 Big Ten West champions, offers a significant enhance there.

Dec. 18: Former Alabama CB Khyree Jackson to Oregon

2022 stats: Six whole tackles

Why it issues: Despite taking part in sparingly in 2022, the previous four-star junior school transfer picked up a number of Power 5 affords together with from Penn State, Maryland and USC earlier than committing to Dan Lanning and the Ducks.

Dec. 18: Former Alabama OL Javion Cohen to Miami

Why it issues: Former Alabama offensive line coach Mario Cristobal helped construct Oregon again right into a top-10 group as head coach by recruiting properly within the trenches. Cristobal is wanting to observe the identical method at his alma mater by getting Cohen out of the portal from his former employer.

Dec. 18: Former Texas A&M QB Haynes King to Georgia Tech

2022 stats: 55.6% completion share, 1,220 passing yards, seven touchdowns, six interceptions

Why it issues: King was a former four-star prospect who appeared in 10 video games in three years at Texas A&M, making seven profession begins. He started the 2022 season because the group’s beginning quarterback and performed properly in a season-opening victory over Sam Houston. He completed with three touchdowns on 20-of-31 passing for 364 yards, essentially the most by an Aggie in a season opener since 2009. 

The Aggies completed 1-5 in video games King performed on this season. King will head to Atlanta to ostensibly substitute outgoing quarterback Jeff Sims, who transferred to Nebraska.

Dec. 18: Former Texas EDGE Prince Dorbah to Arizona State

2022 stats: Seven whole tackles, one deal with for loss

Why it issues: Dorbah was a prime in-state recruit for the Longhorns within the class of 2020 however by no means noticed a lot taking part in time below new head coach Steve Sarkisian. He will get a contemporary begin alongside Arizona State assistant coach Bryan Carrington, Texas’ former director of recruiting below Tom Herman.

Dec. 18: Former Coastal Carolina LB Josaiah Stewart to Michigan

2022 stats: 37 tackles, 3.5 sacks, one compelled fumble

Why it issues: Stewart had a large freshman season in 2021, recording 43 tackles and 12.5 sacks en route to incomes freshman All-American honors. While he didn’t match that manufacturing in his sophomore marketing campaign, Stewart nonetheless loved a strong 2022 12 months the place he helped lead the Chanticleers to a 9-3 report and a spot within the Sun Belt Championship Game. His greatest recreation got here in a 26-23 win over Southern Miss on Nov. 12, the place he recorded 5 tackles, two sacks, a compelled fumble and two fumble recoveries. His dedication marks a significant addition to the Big Ten champions as Jim Harbaugh revamps his linebacker room.

Dec. 18: Former Alabama WR Aaron Anderson to LSU

2022 stats: N/A

Why it issues: Anderson is a former five-star prospect and consensus prime 50 general recruit within the 2022 class. He redshirted in his first collegiate season after struggling an early-season harm. The New Orleans native joins Brian Kelly in Baton Rouge after Kelly led the Tigers again to the SEC championship recreation in his first 12 months at LSU.

Dec. 18: Former Georgia Tech QB Jeff Sims to Nebraska

2022 stats: 58.5% completion share, 1,115 passing yards, 5 passing touchdowns, three interceptions, 302 speeding yards, one speeding landing.

Why it issues: Sims was a three-year starter at Georgia Tech who has thrown for greater than 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns in his collegiate profession. He may also get it finished along with his legs, totaling greater than 1,000 speeding yards and 11 scores on the bottom. Sims began the primary seven video games of the 2022 marketing campaign below heart for the Yellowjackets however suffered a foot harm in a 16-9 loss to Virginia on Oct. 20. He appears poised to begin below heart in new head coach Matt Rhule’s first season main the Huskers.

Dec. 18: Former Oregon LB Justin Flowe to Arizona

2022 Stats: 35 whole tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss

Why it issues: The former five-star out of Upland (Calif.) High School was one of many prime recruits to commit to former Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal whereas Cristobal was in Eugene. Flowe handled accidents throughout his three seasons with the Ducks, however when wholesome confirmed flashes of the expertise that made him one of many prime gamers in his highschool class. He racked up 14 tackles in his collegiate debut within the Ducks’ 2021 opener versus Fresno State, however missed the remainder of the season due to harm. He had 35 tackles over 10 video games with the Ducks in 2022. 

Flowe’s youthful brother, former Oregon security Jonathan Flowe, additionally entered the transfer portal and visited Arizona with him and is predicted to commit to the Wildcats.

Dec. 18: Former Georgia DL Bill Norton to Arizona

2022 stats: Three whole tackles

Why it issues: Norton noticed motion in all 13 video games this previous season for the defending nationwide champions, primarily as a backup and on particular groups. He will probably see a much bigger function for Jedd Fisch’s squad in Tucson.

Dec. 18: Former LSU WR Jack Bech to TCU

2022 stats: 16 receptions, 200 yards, one landing catch

Why it issues: Bech was anticipated to play a giant function within the Tigers’ 2022 offense, and although he did go well with up for all 12 of LSU’s video games, he failed to report a catch in 4 of them. He will be part of a TCU program wanting to construct off a shocking College Football Playoff berth in 2022.

Dec. 18: Former Arizona CB Christian Roland-Wallace to USC

2022 stats: 42 catches, six passes defensed

Why it issues: Roland-Wallace began 29 video games for the Wildcats and fills a giant want for the Trojans as prime cornerback Mekhi Blackmon is out of eligibility and certain headed for the NFL draft.

Dec. 17: Former Alabama WR JoJo Earle to TCU

2022 stats: 12 catches, 155 yards, two touchdowns

Why it issues: Earle was a large recruit popping out of Aledo, Texas. The former four-star prospect dedicated to Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide, the place he totaled 24 catches for 303 yards and two scores in two seasons. He is headed dwelling to play for Sonny Dykes and the Horned Frogs.

Dec. 17: Former Kent State QB Collin Schlee to UCLA

2022 stats: 59.0% completion share, 2,109 passing yards, 13 passing touchdowns, 5 interceptions

Why it issues: After having fun with a strong junior season at Kent State, Schlee is predicted to commit to UCLA, in accordance to ESPN. The Bruins can be on the lookout for a alternative below heart as four-year starter Dorian Thompson-Robinson is heading to the NFL. In addition to throwing for two,109 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2022, Schlee additionally totaled 492 yards and 4 touchdowns on the bottom. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

Dec. 17: Former Oklahoma QB Nick Evers to Wisconsin

Why it issues: Luke Fickell went to work rapidly to enhance the Badgers’ quarterback room by including former Oklahoma signal-caller Nick Evers. A former four-star recruit out of Texas, Evers was the No. 8-ranked QB within the 2022 class, in accordance to 247Sports.com. He backed up Dillon Gabriel at Oklahoma this previous season and will have an opportunity to compete for the beginning QB job at Wisconsin after former starter Graham Mertz entered the transfer portal.

Dec. 16: Arkansas DB Jalen Catalon

2022 stats: Eight tackles

Why it issues: Catalon was named a FWAA Freshman All-American and a first-team All-SEC choice in 2020. He was a preseason second-team All-American choice heading into his sophomore 12 months, however suffered a season-ending harm. He has been restricted to simply seven video games the final two seasons due to harm. Catalon has totaled 159 tackles, 5 interceptions and three compelled fumbles at Arkansas.

Dec. 16: Kentucky OT Kiyaunta Goodwin

Why it issues: Goodwin is a large prospect, each actually and figuratively. The 6-foot-8, 351-pound offensive deal with was a five-star prospect within the 2022 class. He signed with Kentucky and appeared in 11 video games as a real freshman. He will probably obtain loads of curiosity from Power 5 applications throughout the nation.

Dec. 15: Stanford OT Walter Rouse

Why it issues: Rouse has been a four-year starter on the left deal with for the Cardinal. His choice to transfer comes within the aftermath of David Shaw resigning as head coach on the conclusion of the 2022 common season. The 6-foot-6, 318-pound Rouse can be a welcomed addition to a group in want of a beginning offensive deal with.

Dec. 15: Syracuse DB Ja’Had Carter

2022 stats: 35 tackles, three interceptions

Why it issues: Carter is a three-year starter who has recorded 135 tackles and 5 interceptions throughout his time at Syracuse. He is the ninth Syracuse participant to depart this system this offseason, becoming a member of fellow beginning DB Duce Chestnut. Carter ought to obtain loads of curiosity this offseason.

Dec. 15: Former Nebraska LB Ernest Hausmann to Michigan

2022 stats: 54 tackles, one sack

Why it issues: Hausmann began seven video games as a real freshman at Nebraska in 2022. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound linebacker recorded 54 tackles, a sack and a fumble restoration in 10 video games. He had a career-high 12 tackles in a 15-14 loss to Wisconsin.

Dec. 15: Oregon OT Dawson Jaramillo

Why it issues: Jaramillo is a fifth-year junior who appeared in 10 video games for the Ducks this previous season. He was anticipated to compete for a beginning function in 2023, however as an alternative can be on the lookout for a brand new dwelling. The 6-foot-5, 305-pound Jaramillo has expertise taking part in each guard and deal with and will obtain loads of Power 5 curiosity. 

Dec. 14: Western Kentucky LB JaQues Evans

2022 stats: 101 tackles, eight sacks, two fumble recoveries

Why it issues: Evans was a pressure for the Hilltoppers in 2022, recording a team-high 101 tackles. He can be a welcomed addition to a group on the lookout for assist at linebacker.

Dec. 14: Former Michigan TE Erick All to Iowa

2022 stats: Three catches, 36 yards

Why it issues: All was named a group captain after a 2021 season during which he recorded 38 catches for 437 yards and two touchdowns, and saved his captaincy after present process season-ending again surgical procedure in September. He will be part of former Michigan QB Cade McNamara at Iowa.

Dec. 14: Former Arizona DL Kyon Barrs to USC

2022 stats: 39 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss

Why it issues: Barrs loved a productive 4 years at Arizona, bettering every season he was there. The 6-foot-3, 310 pound defensive lineman recorded 102 tackles and 5 sacks at Arizona.

Dec. 13: Texas OL Logan Parr

Why it issues: Parr was a four-star recruit when he signed with the Longhorns in 2020.

Dec. 13: North Carolina State WR Devin Carter

2022 stats: 31 receptions, 556 receiving yards, six landing catches

Why it issues: The Wolfpack receiver has been a worthwhile downfield menace taking part in alongside Devin Leary, and will group up with Leary — at present the highest quarterback within the transfer portal — once more.

Dec. 13: LSU S Derrick Davis Jr.

2022 stats: Four whole tackles

Why it issues: Davis was one of many prime safeties within the class of 2021 and noticed 12 video games of motion in his true freshman season. But Davis redshirted in 2022, solely showing in 4 video games amid rumors he might convert to operating again, the place he starred as a two-way participant in highschool. Davis is a Pittsburgh native, however shot down an early report that he was already dedicated to transfer to his hometown college of Pitt.

Dec. 13: Ohio State S Jantzen Dunn

2022 stats: N/A

Why it issues: The Buckeyes had excessive hopes for Dunn as he arrived in Columbus as a four-star prospect from close by Kentucky. But Dunn suffered a season-ending knee harm early in his freshman 12 months in 2021 and appeared in simply 4 video games this previous season, all on particular groups.

Dec. 12: Former South Carolina TE Jaheim Bell to Florida State

2022 stats: 25 receptions, 231 receiving yards, two landing receptions

Why it issues: Bell nonetheless has two seasons of eligibility left after a productive 12 months within the Gamecocks’ offense and is taken into account the highest tight finish to have entered the portal this cycle. His addition is a giant one for Mike Norvell and the Seminoles.

Dec. 12: Arizona State QB Emory Jones

2022 stats: 62.8% completion share, 1,533 passing yards, seven passing touchdowns, 31 speeding yards, 4 speeding touchdowns

Why it issues: Jones spent the primary 4 years of his collegiate profession at Florida earlier than taking part in at Arizona State this previous season. He has totaled 4,480 passing yards, 33 passing touchdowns, 1,304 speeding yards and 14 speeding scores throughout his profession. He is transferring out as a grad transfer, so he can be eligible instantly. 

Dec. 12: Notre Dame TE Cane Berrong

2022 stats: N/A

Why it issues: Berrong was a highly-touted prospect popping out of Georgia, ranked because the No. 10 tight finish within the 2021 class, per 247Sports.com composite rankings. He didn’t play as a real freshman at Notre Dame.

Dec. 12: Former Indiana LB Dasan McCullough to Oklahoma

2022 stats: 48 tackles, 4 sacks

Why it issues: McCullough was the highest-ranked prospect in Indiana’s 2022 recruiting class. He recorded 49 whole tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 4 sacks as a real freshman, whereas beginning all 12 video games for the Hoosiers. He joins the Sooners and a defensive-minded head coach in Brent Venables.

Dec. 12: Michigan State WR Germie Bernard

2022 stats: Seven catches, 128 yards, two touchdowns

Why it issues: This is a troublesome loss for Mel Tucker and the Spartans, as Bernard confirmed a number of promise as a real freshman. The former four-star prospect noticed motion in 9 video games this season, hauling in seven catches for 128 yards and two scores, together with the primary landing of the season for the Spartans in a Week 1 win over Western Michigan.

Dec. 12: Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall

2022 stats: 69.1% completion share, 2,633 passing yards, 24 passing touchdowns, 183 speeding yards, 5 speeding touchdowns

Why it issues: McCall has began for the Chanticleers the previous three seasons and is taken into account one of many prime quarterbacks within the nation. He has thrown for over 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns in three straight seasons, together with a 2,633 yard, 24 landing effort this previous 12 months. He is a three-time Sun Belt Player of the Year award winner and can be one of the crucial coveted transfers available on the market this offseason, no matter place. McCall, who has totaled over 8,000 passing yards and 78 touchdowns throughout his time at Coastal Carolina, nonetheless has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Dec. 12: South Carolina RB MarShawn Lloyd

2022 stats: 573 speeding yards, 9 speeding touchdowns, 18 catches, 176 receiving yards, two receiving touchdowns

Why it issues: Lloyd is ready to relocate to a brand new college after main the Gamecocks in speeding with 573 yards in 2022. The 5-foot-9, 212-pound again was a highly-touted recruit within the 2020 class, however suffered a torn ACL throughout fall camp of his freshman marketing campaign. He bounced again in 2021 and had a breakout 12 months this previous season. He totaled 801 speeding yards and 10 touchdowns in two seasons. He additionally added 220 yards and two scores on 21 receptions throughout that span.

Dec. 12: Virginia LB Nick Jackson

2022 stats: 104 tackles, 5 sacks, one fumble restoration

Why it issues: Jackson has been one of the crucial productive linebackers all through all of faculty football over the previous three years. The former three-star recruit has topped 100 tackles in three straight seasons, together with a team-best 104 this previous 12 months. He has totaled a jaw-dropping 352 tackles throughout his time as a Cavalier. 

Dec. 12: West Virginia WR Kaden Prather

2022 stats: 52 catches, 501 receiving yards, three touchdowns

Why it issues: Prather is a big-bodied receiver, standing at 6-foot-4, 211 kilos, with the flexibility to stretch the sphere and make performs. He ranked second on this West Virginia group in catches with 52 and third in receiving yards with 501. He was a highly-touted recruit popping out of Maryland, with affords from the likes of Texas, Michigan, Ohio State, Alabama and Penn State.

Dec. 12: Former Western Michigan RB Sean Tyler to Oklahoma State

2022 stats: 209 carries, 1,027 speeding yards, seven speeding touchdowns, 12 catches, 111 receiving yards, one receiving landing.

Why it issues: Tyler was one of the crucial productive rushers in school football all through the previous two seasons. He totaled 2,830 yards and 23 touchdowns on the bottom throughout his time at Western Michigan. He now joins an Oklahoma State program that misplaced its prime rusher from this previous season to the portal in Dominic Richardson. 

Dec. 11: Former Alabama WR Traeshon Holden to Oregon

2022 stats: 25 catches, 331 yards, six touchdowns

Why it issues: Holden ranked third amongst Alabama extensive receivers with 331 yards and second in landing catches with six this season. He ought to assist fill the hole left by the departures of Chase Cota and Dont’e Thornton. The considered Holden and Troy Franklin taking part in collectively may spell bother for opposing Pac-12 groups.

Dec. 11: Former Oklahoma WR Theo Wease to Missouri

2022 stats: 19 catches, 378 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns

Why it issues: Missouri was hit with a large loss when main extensive receiver Dominic Lovett introduced he was coming into the transfer portal. Now, the Tigers get a giant enhance with the addition of former five-star wideout Theo Wease, who recorded 64 catches for 1,044 yards and 10 touchdowns over three seasons at Oklahoma. He will group with Luthern Burden to type a dynamic one-two punch at extensive receiver.

Dec. 9: New Mexico CB Adari Haulcy

2022 stats: 87 tackles, three tackles for loss, two interceptions

Why it issues: Haulcy was a freshman All-American with the Lobos and can probably have curiosity from Power 5 faculties, giving him the prospect to take his skills to a much bigger stage.

Dec. 9: Kent State WR Devontez Walker

2022 stats: 58 receptions, 921 yards, 11 landing catches

Why it issues: Walker was the Golden Flashes’ main receiver in 2022, and immediately turns into a candidate to observe former head coach Sean Lewis to Colorado, the place Lewis has joined new Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders as offensive coordinator.

Dec. 9: Cincinnati EDGE Mario Eugenio

2022 stats: N/A

Why it issues: Cincinnati narrowly beat out Michigan for the category of 2022 four-star’s dedication, however Eugenio has determined to take his skills elsewhere following the departure of longtime Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell for Wisconsin. The Wolverines may vie once more for Eugenio, as may former Michigan defensive position coach Shaun Nua, who recruited Eugenio in Ann Arbor and now has the identical place with USC.

Dec. 8: North Carolina DE Keeshawn Silver

2022 stats: Three tackles

Why it issues: Silver was a highly-touted prospect popping out of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He was a five-star recruit and the No. 6-ranked defensive lineman within the 2021 class, per 247Sports.com. He performed sparingly in his redshirt freshman season, recording three tackles.

Dec. 8: Former South Carolina TE Austin Stogner to Oklahoma

2022 stats: 20 receptions, 210 yards, one landing

Why it issues: Stogner is returning to the place he began his school profession. The longtime Sooners tight finish beforehand adopted quarterback Spencer Rattler and former place coach Shane Beamer to South Carolina following the 2021 season. Stogner is a graduate transfer and can be eligible instantly upon his return to Norman.

Dec. 8: UNLV RB Aidan Robbins

2022 stats: 209 makes an attempt, 1,011 speeding yards, 9 speeding touchdowns, 23 receptions, 125 receiving yards, one receiving landing

Why it issues: Robbins transferred from Louisville earlier than final season and noticed speedy success because the Rebels’ main rusher. He’s on the transfer once more, nonetheless, after UNLV fired head coach Marcus Arroyo and introduced in former Arkansas defensive coordinator and Missouri head coach Barry Odom to lead this system. It’s value noting that Robbins is a Louisville native and the teaching employees who he (barely) performed below as a Cardinal is now gone, as former Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm has taken the reins of his alma mater after Scott Satterfield left for the Cincinnati job.

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Dec. 8: Arizona State OL Ben Scott

Why it issues: Scott, who began at heart for the Sun Devils this previous season, is the second former first-stringer on Arizona State’s offensive line to enter the transfer portal for the reason that finish of the season. He joins LaDarius Henderson, who has since dedicated to Michigan.

Dec. 8: Arizona State WR Cam Johnson

2022 stats: Nine receptions, 75 receiving yards

Why it issues: Johnson, who arrived in Tempe from Vanderbilt final offseason, was anticipated to present a lift to the Sun Devils’ offense alongside fellow SEC transfer Emory Jones at quarterback. However, Arizona State struggled mightily, head coach Herm Edwards was fired after an early-season loss to Eastern Michigan, and now Johnson has chosen to look elsewhere as an alternative of staying below new Sun Devils coach Kenny Dillingham.

Dec. 8: Florida State S Sam McCall

2022 stats: N/A

Why it issues: McCall was a highly-sought-after prospect within the class of 2022 earlier than committing to the Seminoles, rating as a top-five security within the nation per a number of recruiting websites. McCall left the group in late November, so his entry into the portal is hardly a shock. The former four-star has but to play in school and thus has a full 4 years of eligibility remaining.

Dec. 7: Ole Miss CB Miles Battle

2022 stats: 33 whole tackles, one interception, 4 passes defensed

Why it issues: The transformed extensive receiver may have chosen to flip professional, however as an alternative will end out his eligibility elsewhere after components of 5 years in Mississippi.

Dec. 7: Texas A&M WR Chris Marshall

2022 stats: 11 receptions, 108 receiving yards

Why it issues: Marshall was a giant a part of the Aggies’ historic 2022 recruiting class as one of many prime receivers within the nation popping out of highschool. He was suspended for a “locker room incident” in October and didn’t play once more in his freshman season. The former five-star had affords from a number of different powerhouse applications together with Alabama, USC and LSU earlier than committing to Texas A&M, and can probably see curiosity from prime faculties once more.

Dec. 7: North Carolina DB Storm Duck

2022 stats: 46 tackles, three interceptions, one compelled fumble

Why it issues: Duck turns into the second beginning UNC defensive again to enter the portal, becoming a member of Tony Grimes. He loved a strong 2022 marketing campaign, recording 46 tackles and a team-high three interceptions.

Dec. 7: Mississippi State RB Dillon Johnson

2022 stats: 89 carries, 488 speeding yards, three speeding touchdowns, 48 receptions, 285 yards

Why it issues: Johnson, the Bulldogs’ second-leading rusher in 2022, took a swipe at head coach Mike Leach in his departure announcement.

Dec. 7: Washington State LB Francisco Mauigoa

2022 stats: 60 tackles, 3.5 sacks, three compelled fumbles, one interception

Why it issues: Mauigoa has a nostril for the football, rating third on the Cougars with 60 tackles this previous season. He made a giant leap from his freshman to sophomore 12 months and ought to be a direct contributor wherever he finally ends up.

Dec. 7: Cincinnati DE Noah Potter, WRs Jadon Thompson and Nick Mardner

2022 stats: Potter (18 tackles, 2.5 sacks), Thompson (27 catches, 393 yards, one landing), Mardner (19 catches, 282 yards, three touchdowns)

Why it issues: Potter was a four-star prospect popping out of highschool who transferred from Ohio State to Cincinnati. In addition to having 18 tackles and a couple of.5 sacks in 2022, he additionally added a compelled fumble and a fumble restoration. Thompson and Mardner have been each contributors within the Bearcats’ passing recreation in 2022. Thompson was extra of a big-play menace, averaging 14.6 yards-per-catch, whereas Mardner is a big-bodied red-zone goal, standing at 6-foot-6. He hauled in three landing catches this previous season, which was tied for the second-highest whole on the group.

Dec. 6: Oklahoma DE Clayton Smith

2022 stats: Five tackles

Why it issues: Smith’s profession statistics actually do not leap off the web page, however the truth that he was a former top-40 recruit within the 2021 class does. According to 247Sports.com composite rankings, Smith was the No. 38 general prospect and the No. 2-ranked edge rusher within the nation popping out of highschool. He solely appeared in two video games this previous season, along with his greatest outing coming in opposition to Nebraska on Sept. 17, the place he recorded 4 tackles.

Dec. 6: Oklahoma State RB Dominic Richardson

2022 stats: 543 speeding yards, eight speeding touchdowns, 22 catches, 220 receiving yards

Why it issues: One day after QB Spencer Sanders introduced his choice to enter the transfer portal, beginning operating again Dominic Richardson adopted go well with. The three-year again had a powerful 2022 marketing campaign, ending the 12 months with 543 yards and eight scores on the bottom. He amassed 1,425 yards and 15 touchdowns throughout his three seasons at Oklahoma State. 

Dec. 6: Wisconsin RB Isaac Guerendo

2022 stats: 385 speeding yards, 5 speeding touchdowns, 17 catches, 115 receiving yards, one receiving landing

Why it issues: Guerendo backed up Braelon Allen this previous season and confirmed some big-play skill all year long. His greatest recreation got here again on Nov. 5 when he carried the ball 12 instances for 114 yards and a landing in Wisconsin’s 23-10 win over Maryland. 

Dec. 6: Miami RB Jaylan Knighton

2022 stats: 423 speeding yards, one landing, 9 catches, 82 yards

Why it issues: Knighton was a big-time recruit popping out of highschool and was anticipated to be the subsequent nice again to come out of Miami (FL). His greatest season got here in 2021, when he completed with 561 yards and eight touchdowns on the bottom, whereas including 20 catches for 280 yards and three scores by way of the air. He has totaled 1,193 speeding yards and 10 touchdowns in three seasons with the Hurricanes.

Dec. 6: Kent State QB Collin Schlee and RB Marquez Cooper

Schlee’s 2022 stats: 59.0% completion share, 2,109 passing yards, 13 passing touchdowns, 5 interceptions

Cooper’s 2022 stats: 285 carries, 1,331 yards, 13 speeding touchdowns, eight receptions, 94 yards

Why it issues: Coming off stellar seasons with the Golden Flashes, Schlee and Cooper will probably obtain curiosity from Power 5 applications. That may embody Colorado, the place former Kent State head coach Sean Lewis is reportedly leaving to develop into offensive coordinator for Deion Sanders.

Dec. 6: Former Arizona State OL LaDarius Henderson to Michigan

Why it issues: Henderson was one of many Sun Devils’ greatest gamers and locker room leaders over the previous two seasons, grading as one of many prime guards within the nation in accordance to Pro Football Focus. He provides extra physicality to the back-to-back Big Ten champions in Ann Arbor.

Dec. 6: West Virginia QB J.T. Daniels

2022 stats: 61.2% completion share, 2,107 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, 9 interceptions

Why it issues: Daniels’ school football profession is emblematic of the transfer portal period. He began as a real freshman at USC in 2018, then acquired damage within the first recreation of his sophomore season and was changed by Kedon Slovis. Daniels transferred to Georgia however nonetheless handled accidents over his two years there and was ultimately supplanted by Stetson Bennett, who led the Bulldogs to a nationwide championship in 2021. 

He reunited with former Trojans offensive coordinator Graham Harrell in 2022, however is now on the transfer once more with at the very least one 12 months of eligibility remaining — and probably a second if he’s granted a medical redshirt for the 2019 season. 

Dec. 6 different notables: Oklahoma State S Kanion Williams and DE Trace Ford

Dec. 5: Iowa LB Jestin Jacobs

2022 stats: Six whole tackles, one deal with for loss, one go defensed

Why it issues: Jacobs was a four-star recruit within the class of 2019 out of Ohio who was recruited by Ohio State however dedicated to the Hawkeyes as an alternative. He performed in all 14 of Iowa’s video games in 2021 and recorded 53 tackles, however his 2022 season was reduce brief after two video games due to harm. 

Dec. 5: Alabama WR JoJo Earle

2022 stats: 12 catches, 155 receiving yards, two receiving touchdowns

Why it issues: Earle was primarily a particular groups participant in his two seasons with the Crimson Tide, however nonetheless appeared in 20 video games for Alabama. He is now the third Alabama extensive receiver to check the transfer portal waters on this cycle.

Dec. 5: Former Wisconsin DE Tristan Monday to Arizona State

2022 stats: N/A

Why it issues: The former three-star prospect from Scottsdale (Ariz.) Saguaro is a redshirt freshman who nonetheless has 4 years of eligibility. He initially dedicated to Arizona earlier than flipping to Wisconsin.

Dec. 5: Arkansas WR Ketron Jackson

2022 stats: 16 receptions, 277 yards, three touchdowns.

Why it issues: Jackson is a former four-star recruit within the 2021 class. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder performed his highschool ball in Royse City, Texas.

Dec. 5: North Carolina CB Tony Grimes

2022 stats: 36 whole tackles, one compelled fumble, seven go breakups

Why it issues: Grimes, a former five-star and one of many highest-rated signees in North Carolina football historical past, appeared in 37 video games for the Tar Heels.

Dec. 5: Ole Miss QB Luke Altmyer

2022 stats: 8-for-17 passing, 125 yards, two touchdowns, one interception

Why it issues: Altmyer narrowly misplaced Ole Miss’s quarterback competitors to USC transfer Jaxson Dart earlier than the 2022 season. The native Mississippian will now look to discover a beginning function elsewhere.

Dec. 5: Oklahoma State S Thomas Harper

2022 stats: Three passes defensed, 30 whole tackles, one interception

Why it issues: Harper performed in 42 video games over components of 4 seasons for the Cowboys, tying his profession excessive for whole tackles in a season with 30 regardless of solely taking part in in seven video games in 2022. 

Dec. 5: Miami S Avantae Williams

2022 stats: Nine whole tackles, one fumble restoration

Why it issues: Williams is a former top-50 nationwide recruit who dedicated to the Hurricanes below former head coach Manny Diaz in 2020.

Dec. 5: Ohio State LB Teradja Mitchell

Why it issues: Mitchell solely noticed sparse motion in 4 video games for the Buckeyes in 2022 after beginning eight video games at linebacker in 2021. He is a graduate transfer.

Dec. 5: Iowa WR Arland Bruce IV

2022 stats: 19 catches, 187 yards, one landing

Why it issues: Iowa generated heavy criticism for its anemic offense below coordinator Brian Ferentz, son of head coach Kirk Ferentz. The transfer of former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara to Iowa apparently was not sufficient to persuade Bruce to keep. Bruce had the fourth-most receiving yards on the 2022 Hawkeyes.

Dec. 5: Florida RB Nay’Quan Wright

2022 stats: 47 carries, 190 speeding yards, two speeding touchdowns, one catch, 14 receiving yards

Why it issues: Wright was primarily a rotation again at Florida however may see a much bigger function some other place.

Dec. 5: Virginia CB Fentrell Cypress II

2022 stats: 14 passes defensed, 39 whole tackles, one interception

Why it issues: Cypress is taken into account probably the greatest gamers at present obtainable within the portal, and experiences have already related the graduate transfer to name-brand applications corresponding to Ohio State, Michigan and Texas.

Dec. 5: Oklahoma WRs Brian Darby and Trevon West

Why it issues: Both receivers primarily frolicked on particular groups this 12 months, however their departure provides one other blow to the Sooners’ depth at receiver as they be part of star wideout Theo Wease within the portal.

Dec. 5: Alabama RB Trey Sanders

2022 stats: 14 carries, 80 speeding yards, one speeding landing, two catches, 13 receiving yards

Why it issues: Sanders handled accidents in earlier years and was buried on the Crimson Tide’s depth chart in 2022. He has already publicly campaigned for a suggestion from new Colorado head coach Deion Sanders (no relation).

Dec. 5: Missouri WR Dominic Lovett

2022 stats: 56 catches, 846 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns

Why it issues: Lovett was the Tigers’ main receiver and had the fourth-most receiving yards within the SEC in 2022.

Dec. 5: Arkansas QB Malik Hornsby

2022 stats: 48.1% completion share, 268 passing yards, one landing, two interceptions; 31 carries, 172 speeding yards

Why it issues: The athletic former four-star recruit was primarily utilized in designed run performs at Arkansas however may now get a shot to be a starter some other place.

Dec. 5: Oklahoma State QB Spencer Sanders

2022 stats: 57.6% completion share, 2,642 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, 9 interception

Why it issues: Sanders is without doubt one of the most completed quarterbacks in Oklahoma State historical past, main the Pokes to the Big 12 championship recreation and eventual Fiesta Bowl comeback victory over Notre Dame within the 2021 season. He is a graduate transfer and has yet another 12 months of eligibility.

Dec. 5: Michigan State DL Dashaun Mallory

2022 stats: 16 whole tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss, 0.5 sacks

Why it issues: Mallory noticed elevated taking part in time within the wake of a number of teammates’ suspensions due to an altercation within the Michigan Stadium tunnel after the Spartans’ loss in Ann Arbor. With these gamers’ futures doubtful, Mallory’s departure decreases the Spartans’ depth even additional. Mallory has two years of eligibility left after taking part in in 30 video games at Michigan State. 

Dec. 5: Michigan TE Erick All

2022 Stats: Three catches, 36 yards

Why it issues: All was named a group captain after a 2021 season during which he recorded 38 catches for 437 yards and two touchdowns, and saved his captaincy after present process season-ending again surgical procedure in September. All posted a cryptic message on Twitter when explaining his choice to transfer.

Dec. 5: Clemson WRs E.J. Williams and Dacari Collins

Williams’ 2022 stats: Seven catches, 70 yards

Collins’ 2022 stats: One catch, eight yards

Why it issues: Both Williams and Collins have been a part of the Tigers’ wideout depth however at the moment are following quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei into the transfer portal. 

Nov. 30: Alabama WR Christian Leary

2022 stats: One catch, six receiving yards

Why it issues: Alabama’s extensive receiver corps was not as talent-heavy as previous years, however Leary nonetheless noticed restricted motion, primarily contributing on particular groups. He did have a catch late within the season vs. Austin Peay. Leary joins fellow 2022 Crimson Tide receiver Traeshon Holden within the portal.

Dec. 5: Ohio State S Jaylen Johnson

2022 Stats: N/A

Why it issues: Johnson, a former three-star recruit from Cincinnati, redshirted throughout his freshman season in 2021 due to harm then by no means noticed recreation motion through the 2022 common season.

Dec. 5: Texas A&M LB LJ Johnson, DL Marcus Burris, DE Tunmise Adeleye, CB Myles Jones, TE Blake Smith, OL PJ Williams, QB Eli Stowers, DB Brian George, LB Ish Harris, EDGE Elijah Jeudy

Why it issues: When Jimbo Fisher arrived in College Station in December 2017, the previous nationwide champion head coach at Florida State was tasked with bringing the identical degree of glory to the Aggies.

Fisher by no means received greater than 9 video games over his first 4 seasons at Texas A&M (although that included a 9-1 report within the pandemic-altered 2020 season that culminated in an Orange Bowl win), however maintained assist amongst followers due to a number of prime recruiting lessons, together with a gaggle in 2022 that ranked among the many top-rated school football recruiting lessons in historical past. 

But A&M struggled mightily 2022, limping to a 5-7 report highlighted by an upset loss to Appalachian State. Now, a number of members of these latest recruiting lessons — together with top-tier 2021 prospect Adeleye — have determined to take their skills elsewhere.

Dec 5: Former Boston College QB Phil Jurkovec to Pittsburgh

2022 stats: 59.5% competitors share, 1,711 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, eight interceptions

Why it issues: Jurkovec is without doubt one of the most skilled and productive quarterbacks to hit the transfer portal. After spending his first two years at Notre Dame, he transferred to Boston College, the place he has served because the Eagles’ beginning quarterback for the previous three seasons. Jurkovec began 23 video games in his three seasons at Boston College, totaling over 5,000 passing yards and 35 passing touchdowns. He has additionally added 429 yards speeding and 9 scores on the bottom. 

Jurkovec has not performed since Boston College’s 13-3 loss to UConn again on Oct. 29, when he suffered knee and rib accidents. 

UPDATE Dec. 5: Jurkovec, a Pittsburgh native, is reportedly coming dwelling to Pitt as a graduate transfer for his last season of taking part in eligibility. 

Dec. 5: Auburn QB Zach Calzada

2022 stats: N/A

Why it issues: Calzada is again within the transfer portal after lacking the 2022 season due to harm. He is the previous beginning quarterback at Texas A&M and transferred to Auburn final offseason. He threw for two,185 yards on a 56.3% completion charge with 17 touchdowns and 9 interceptions for the Aggies in 2021.

Dec. 5: Pittsburgh QB Kedon Slovis

2022 Stats: 58.4% completion share, 2,391 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, 9 interceptions

Why it issues: A former three-star prospect out of Scottsdale (Ariz.) Desert Mountain, Slovis burst on the scene throughout his freshman season at USC in 2019, taking up after an opening-game harm to J.T. Daniels and main the Trojans to an 8-4 common season report. But Slovis regressed sharply and struggled with harm in 2021, and he transferred to Pitt following the season. He had an up-and-down 12 months with the 2022 Panthers, who additionally completed 8-4, and now enters the portal as a graduate transfer.

Dec. 5: Former Jackson State QB Shedeur Sanders to Colorado

2022 stats: 70.2% completion share, 3,396 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, 6 interceptions

Why it issues: It was broadly anticipated that Shedeur would observe his father and new Colorado head coach Deion Sanders to Boulder, and Deion confirmed this transfer himself at his introductory press convention. Shedeur is a dynamic passer who, alongside along with his father, led Jackson State to a 12-0 common season report in 2022.

Related: Prime Time in Pac-12: How Deion Sanders will impact Colorado, conference, sport

Dec. 5: North Carolina State QB Devin Leary

2022 stats: 61.1% completion share, 1,265 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, 4 interceptions

Why it issues: Leary missed the ultimate six video games of the 2022 season due to harm, however had 6,807 profession passing yards and 62 passing touchdowns as a member of the Wolfpack. He threw for 3,433 of these yards and 35 of these touchdowns throughout a breakout 2021 season during which N.C. State completed 9-3.

Dec. 5 different notables: Auburn OL Keiondre Jones, Ole Miss DE Demon Clowney, Stanford LB Jacob Mangum-Farrar and EDGE Aeneas DiCosmo, Jackson State WR Mark Pope, Oregon OL Bram Walden, Virginia Tech QB Jason Brown, Michigan State LB Kobe Myers and DL Jalen Hunt, Oklahoma OL Brey Walker and QB Ralph Rucker, Wisconsin OL Michael Furtney, Alabama OLs Tommy Brockermeyer and Amari Kight

Dec. 4: Clemson QB D.J. Uiagalelei

2022 stats: 61.9% completion share, 2,521 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, 7 interceptions

Why it issues: Uiagalelei entered Clemson with a mountain of expectations as a consensus five-star prospect out of Southern California powerhouse St. John Bosco, anticipated to carry the torch from nationwide champions Deshaun Watson and Trevor Lawrence earlier than him and hold the Tigers in nationwide championship competition. 

However, each he and Clemson failed to dwell up to expectations within the two seasons he was the group’s beginning quarterback, as Clemson failed to make the ACC championship recreation final season after a 9-3 common season report in 2021 and acquired knocked out of College Football Playoff competition within the final week of the 2022 season with a blowout loss to archrival South Carolina. 

Clemson did roar again to beat North Carolina within the ACC championship — however solely after Uiagalelei was benched for freshman and fellow former five-star quarterback Cade Klubnik. Where Uiagalelei lands may have an effect on the vacation spot of his brother, five-star edge rushier Matayo Uiagalelei, the highest uncommitted school football recruit remaining within the class of 2023.

Dec. 4: University of Central Florida QB Mikey Keene

2022 stats: 72.3% completion share, 647 passing yards, six touchdowns, one interception.

Why it issues: This one was anticipated after Keene misplaced his job to Ole Miss transfer John Rhys Plumlee originally of this season. Still, the previous Chandler (Ariz.) High School standout impressed in restricted motion this season after excelling in 2021 following now-Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel’s season-ending shoulder harm.

Dec. 4: Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz

2022 stats: 57.3% completion share, 2,136 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, 10 interceptions

Why it issues: Mertz began for 3 seasons for the Badgers, main them to a 6-6 report this 12 months. He made the choice to transfer after Wisconsin introduced Luke Fickell as the subsequent head coach.

Behind Mertz, backup Chase Wolf has gone 2-for-6 for 21 yards. Myles Burkett can be on the roster as a quarterback. 

Dec. 4 different notables: Indiana LB Dasan McCullough, North Carolina QB Jacolby Criswell, Clemson CB Fred Davis

Dec. 3: Oklahoma QB Nick Evers

2022 stats: One look, one go try, no completions

Why it issues: Evers was a four-star prospect out of Flower Mound, Texas, ranked because the No. 8 QB nationally within the Class of 2022 by 247Sports. He selected Oklahoma over Florida and Auburn, amongst others.

Evers discovered himself buried behind Dillon Gabriel (nonetheless a junior), Davis Beville (additionally a junior) and others on the depth chart. Both Gabriel and Beville got here to Oklahoma by way of the transfer portal.

Dec. 1: Former Michigan QB Cade McNamara to Iowa

2022 stats: 56% completion share, 180 passing yards, one passing landing, one interception

Why it issues: McNamara helped lead Michigan to a Big Ten championship and its first-ever look within the College Football Playoff in 2021. He began all 14 video games for the Wolverines that season, throwing for two,470 yards and 15 touchdowns, with simply 4 interceptions.

He started the 2022 marketing campaign in a QB battle with J.J. McCarthy. McNamara in the end misplaced the QB competitors after which suffered a season-ending leg harm within the Wolverines’ 59-0 win over UConn in Week 3.

Iowa had one of many worst offenses in school football in 2022, rating 123rd out of 131 FBS groups with simply 17.4 factors per recreation. The Hawkeyes will now hope to flip that round with McNamara.

Dec. 1: Oregon State QB Chance Nolan

2022 stats (5 video games): 59.4% completion share, 939 passing yards, seven touchdowns, eight interceptions

Why it issues: The No. 15 Beavers are coming off a 9-3 common season report, their greatest mark in a decade. Even extra impressively, they completed the common season 6-1 behind backup quarterback Ben Gulbranson after Nolan exited Oregon State’s Oct. 1 loss to Utah with a neck harm. Beavers head coach Jonathan Smith makes use of a run-heavy assault, however Gulbranson acquitted himself properly when Oregon State wanted to go, throwing for 1,290 yards, eight touchdowns and 5 interceptions.

Nolan threw for two,677 yards, 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 2021, however took a step again in 2022 earlier than his harm, throwing 4 interceptions in an in depth 20-17 loss to now-No. 4 USC in September.

Dec. 1: Virginia QB Brennan Armstrong

2022 stats: 54.7% completion share, 2210 passing yards, seven touchdowns, 12 interceptions

Why it issues: To perceive Armstrong’s enchantment, you will have to return to his 2021 statistics below former Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall and offensive coordinator Robert Anae. That 12 months, Armstrong had a 65.2% completion share, 4,449 passing yards, 31 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, and was a Davey O’Brien Award semifinalist. Virginia’s all-time passing yards chief might be staying within the ACC — Syracuse, the place Anae now coaches, could be a pure touchdown place for Armstrong relying on what present Orange quarterback Garrett Shrader decides along with his future.

Dec. 1 different notables: Nebraska LB Ernest Hausmann, Nebraska WR Decoldest Crawford, Kentucky RB Kavosiey Smoke, Arizona State DL Anthonie Cooper

Nov. 30: Alabama WR Traeshon Holden

2022 stats: 25 catches, 331 yards, six touchdowns.

Why it issues: Unlike previous years, Alabama didn’t have a clear-cut go-to extensive receiver on the roster this 12 months. Holden was one in all a number of pass-catchers to play an essential function within the Crimson Tide’s offense this season. He ranked third amongst extensive receivers with 331 yards and second in landing catches with six.

The former four-star prospect from Florida noticed his manufacturing improve vastly over the previous two seasons. He can be a coveted goal for groups throughout the nation this offseason.

Nov. 30: Oklahoma WR Theo Wease

2022 stats: 19 catches, 378 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns.

Why it issues: Wease is the newest Oklahoma extensive receiver to enter the transfer portal, following the identical path as Mario Williams (USC) and Jadon Haselwood (Arkansas). All three have been mega recruits once they arrived on campus, as Wease was a former five-star prospect out of Allen, Texas. He leaves Oklahoma having recorded 64 catches for 1,044 yards and 10 touchdowns over three seasons.

Wease enters the portal as a graduate transfer and can have two years of taking part in eligibility left. 

Nov. 30: Western Michigan RB Sean Tyler

2022 stats: 209 carries, 1,027 speeding yards, seven speeding touchdowns, 12 catches, 111 receiving yards, one receiving landing.

Why it issues: Tyler was one of the crucial productive rushers in school football all through the previous two seasons. He leaves Western Michigan having totaled 2,830 yards and 23 touchdowns on the bottom. He topped the 1,000-yard mark in back-to-back seasons in 2021 and 2022. He can be a strong receiver out of the backfield, racking up 338 yards and three receiving touchdowns throughout his time at WMU.

Nov. 29: Texas QB Hudson Card

2022 stats: 68.4% completion share, 928 passing yards, six passing touchdowns, one interception.

Why it issues: Card was a highly-touted recruit popping out of highschool, ranked because the No. 59 prospect general within the 2020 class and the No. 2 dual-threat quarterback, per 247Sports.com. He redshirted as a real freshman after which performed behind Casey Thompson in 2021, showing in eight video games and making two begins below heart.

Card misplaced the Longhorns’ QB battle with Quinn Ewers this previous offseason however crammed in admirably when Ewers was damage. He performed properly in opposition to Alabama in Texas’ 20-19 Week 2 loss, and loved his greatest recreation of the season in opposition to West Virginia on Oct. 1, finishing 21 of 27 passes for 303 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-20 win.

Whoever lands Card is getting a gifted quarterback that has loads of big-game expertise.

Nov. 29: Indiana QB Connor Bazelak

2022 stats: 62.2% completion share, 2,312 passing yards, 13 passing touchdowns.

Why it issues: Bazelak is transferring on to his third college in three years. The former four-star recruit spent his first three years at Missouri, the place he was the group’s starter in 2020 and 2021. He transferred to Indiana earlier than the 2022 season and had a strong season for the Hoosiers, throwing for two,312 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Bazelak is a gifted QB with three years of beginning expertise. He has had a productive profession, throwing for greater than 7,000 yards and 36 touchdowns since 2019.

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