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Predicting Landing Spots for the Top 10 Available Players in the CFB Transfer Portal

John Canady

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10) LB Reggie Peterson, FIU
Reggie Peterson spent four seasons at FIU, where he broke out in his third year, totaling 101 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, and an interception. The defender entered 2024 with plenty of hype around him, but after a fallout with the program, the linebacker played just one game before stepping away from the team. As he looks for a new program, a team like Coastal Carolina could be a good landing spot that benefits Peterson and the Chanticleers,

Prediction: Coastal Carolina

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1) WR Johntay Cook II, Washington
Johntay Cook II originally committed to Washington in the transfer portal in late December. After a fallout with his new squad, the former five-star heads back to the transfer portal, where he begins the recruitment process all over again. Furthermore, a recent run-in with the law could hinder his ability to find a landing spot if he can suit up next season. Nonetheless, if he is, one squad that Cook could reconsider is the Florida Gators, who seemed like a finalist for the wideout before landing with the Huskies. That is if Billy Napier is still interested in a fit.

Prediction: Florida

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2) WR Ryan Pellum, Oregon
Ryan Pellum originally entered the portal with a "Do Not Contact" resignation alongside his name. However, after his apparent landing spot fell through, the wideout removed the tag, allowing any team to contact him. The talent for Pellum is there, but as he navigates recent legal troubles, it'll be interesting to see what program is willing to deal with the trouble to help the wideout reach the potential he has the talent to get to. Nonetheless, one program that has never shied away from the challenge of building a dominant team is Kirby Smart and Georgia.

Prediction: Georgia
3) EDGE Cian Slone, Utah State
Cian Slone quickly became an underrated player in the transfer portal after the end of Utah State's season. The edge rusher has multiple offers, but the best fit could be at Colorado State in the Rams' defense.

Prediction: Colorado State
4) QB Jaden Rashada, Georgia
Jaden Rashada transferred to Georgia hoping to get the chance to compete for the starting quarterback job at some point for the Bulldogs. Nonetheless, after entering the transfer portal, it seemed Rashada had already given up on that possibility. However, as his recruitment continues to stall, it won't be shocking to see the quarterback decide to stay put and compete for the job in 2025 if he can't find a landing spot in the spring portal.

Prediction: Georgia
5) S Travor Randle, Louisiana-Monroe
Travor Randle has been a talented player looking for a fresh start in the portal for a while now. The Louisiana-Monroe safety put together a solid season for the Warhawks, and he could be an underrated pickup for whatever team lands him. Considering the options for Randle, one team that has stood out in his recruitment is UT Martin. The defender could find a sizable role with the Skyhawks, which seems to be what he's looking for.

Prediction: UT Martin
6) IOL CJ James Jr., UTSA
CJ James Jr. entered the transfer portal seeking a fit elsewhere after spending this past season at UTSA. The versatile lineman should have plenty of options, especially considering how valuable the offensive line position has become. The Juco product could be a fit for a team such as UMass, who needs all the help they can get on the offensive line.

Prediction: UMass
7) DL Michael Nwokocha, Syracuse
Michael Nwokocha spent one season at Syracuse, where he saw little opportunity to make an impact on the field. Envisioning more for himself, the defensive lineman entered the portal, seeking a more significant role elsewhere. The former top JUCO product could find a fit at UNLV under Dan Mullen, who is slowly rebuilding the program.

Prediction: UNLV
8) QB Chandler Rogers, Cal
Chandler Rogers transferred to Cal last offseason, hoping to compete for the starting job after a breakout season at North Texas the year prior. However, Rogers lost out on the starting job and served as the backup quarterback for most of the season. The quarterback's future seems to be up in the air between the NFL Draft and another season in college. If he does return, a fit to compete for a starting job at a school like Tulane could make sense.

Prediction: Tulane
9) QB C.J. Ogbonna, Buffalo
C.J. Ogbonna put together a breakout season under Pete Lembo in his first year as head coach at Buffalo. The quarterback felt that a change of scenery could be best for him to take another step and prove he's an NFL prospect, but since entering the portal, he's yet to find a new home. With Kirby Smart looking to revamp his quarterback room at Georgia, the Bulldogs could allow Ogbonna to compete for the starting job.

Prediction: Georgia
10) LB Reggie Peterson, FIU
Reggie Peterson spent four seasons at FIU, where he broke out in his third year, totaling 101 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, and an interception. The defender entered 2024 with plenty of hype around him, but after a fallout with the program, the linebacker played just one game before stepping away from the team. As he looks for a new program, a team like Coastal Carolina could be a good landing spot that benefits Peterson and the Chanticleers,

Prediction: Coastal Carolina

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1) WR Johntay Cook II, Washington
Johntay Cook II originally committed to Washington in the transfer portal in late December. After a fallout with his new squad, the former five-star heads back to the transfer portal, where he begins the recruitment process all over again. Furthermore, a recent run-in with the law could hinder his ability to find a landing spot if he can suit up next season. Nonetheless, if he is, one squad that Cook could reconsider is the Florida Gators, who seemed like a finalist for the wideout before landing with the Huskies. That is if Billy Napier is still interested in a fit.

Prediction: Florida

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