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Ranking the Top 110 Players in the 2025 College Football Spring Transfer Portal

Grant White

Host · Writer

110. David Chapeau, P
Previous Team: Central Michigan Chippewas
2025 Commitment: Louisville Cardinals

Punters aren't typically a hot commodity in the transfer portal, but David Chapeau is here to prove there is a market. The senior totaled 56 punts last season for an average of 41.5 yards per kick and pinned opponents inside the 20 on 13 occasions.

His highlight was a booming 60-yard punt that the Louisville Cardinals will be hoping to see more of in 2025.
1. Nico Iamaleava, QB
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Previous Team: Tennessee Volunteers
2025 Commitment: UCLA Bruins

A months-long saga unfolded as Nico Iamaleava decided on his next move. Ultimately, the freshman quarterback decided to leave the Tennessee Volunteers and depart for the sunny shores of the UCLA Bruins. Iamaleava had a standout 2024 campaign, leading the Vols to the CFP while throwing 2,616 yards and 19 touchdown passes.
2. David Bailey, EDGE
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Previous Team: Stanford Cardinal
2025 Commitment: Texas Tech Red Raiders

Being the smartest guy on a terrible football team was little consolation for David Bailey. After terrorizing opponents for the last three seasons with the Stanford Cardinal, Bailey has committed to the Texas Tech Red Raiders for the 2025 campaign. Bailey has totaled 14.5 sacks in the previous three seasons, with 7.0 of those coming in his junior campaign.
3. Jaydn Ott, RB
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Previous Team: California Golden Bears
2025 Commitment: Oklahoma Sooners

The Oklahoma Sooners landed the premier rusher available in this year's transfer portal. Jaydn Ott departed the California Golden Bears in favor of the once-proud Sooners. The junior is coming off a down year, accumulating just 385 yards on 116 carries. Still, his unforgiving running style is reminiscent of former Oklahoma greats.
4. Jeremiah Wilson, CB
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Previous Team: Houston Cougars
2025 Commitment: Florida State Seminoles

Jeremiah Wilson is on the move for the third time in as many seasons. The Florida native had a coming out party in 2024, totaling four interceptions and four pass deflections while patrolling the Houston Cougars' secondary. Wilson will ply his craft closer to home next season, signing on to play with the Florida State Seminoles.
6. Tanner Koziol, TE
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Previous Team: Ball State Cardinals
2025 Commitment: Houston Cougars

Few tight ends were as productive as Tanner Koziol in 2024. The hulking 6'7" pass-catcher pulled in 94 receptions for 839 yards and eight touchdowns with the Ball State Cardinals. That's exactly the type of profile the Houston Cougars need. Thankfully, the Cougars earned a commitment from Koziol for next season after he initially signed on with the Wisconsin Badgers.
6. Bernard Gooden, IDL
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Previous Team: South Florida Bulls
2025 Commitment: LSU Tigers

Bernard Gooden appears to be looking for some new challenges. The redshirt junior was a disruptive presence on the defensive line with the South Florida Bulls, recording 35 tackles, 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two pass deflections. Gooden is one of the best, and the Alabama native could be seeking an opportunity with a more prominent program closer to home.
7. Micah Hudson, WR
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Previous Team: Texas A&M Aggies
2025 Commitment: Texas Tech Red Raiders

Micah Hudson knows one thing for sure—he wants to play football in Texas. The former five-star recruit spent his freshman campaign with the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Subsequently, he entered the transfer portal and committed to the Texas A&M Aggies for the 2025 season. However, that stint was short-lived, as Hudson re-entered the portal and is headed back to Lubbock.
8. A.J. Haulcy, S
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Previous Team: Houston Cougars
2025 Commitment: LSU Tigers

A.J. Haulcy wasn't the highest-ranked safety out of high school, but he's developed a more sterling reputation following his stint with the Houston Cougars. Haulcy ranks as one of the premier prospects in the transfer portal, but he has yet to decide on a destination. Whichever team lands him will be getting a ball-hawk safety.
9. Elo Modozie, EDGE
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Previous Team: Army Black Knights
2025 Commitment: Georgia Bulldogs

Elo Modozie emerged as a disruptive pass-rusher in his sophomore campaign. Last season, Modozie totaled 6.5 sacks and 34 total tackles with the Army Black Knights, which was enough to capture the attention of a perennial contender. The Georgia Bulldogs courted Modozie in the transfer portal and were able to sign the edge rusher for the 2025 season.
10. Julian Neal, CB
Previous Team: Fresno State Bulldogs
2025 Commitment: Arkansas Razorbacks

The Stanford Cardinal exodus continued with the departure of highly-touted cornerback Julian Neal. Neal initially committed to Stanford in December, but elected to re-enter the spring portal. Subsequently, the former Fresno State Bulldogs standout flipped his commitment to the Arkansas Razorbacks. In three seasons with the Bulldogs, Neal totaled 44 tackles, seven pass deflections, and two interceptions.
11. Beau Atkinson, EDGE
Previous Team: North Carolina Tar Heels
2025 Commitment: Ohio State Buckeyes

Beau Atkinson was a beast for the North Carolina Tar Heels. In his sophomore season, the edge rusher totaled 7.5 sacks and 35 tackles, while being a disruptive presence on the line all season long. The Ohio State Buckeyes were one of several teams courting the North Carolina native, earning a commitment from Atkinson in the spring transfer window.
12. Joe Cotton, OT
Previous Team: South Dakota Coyotes
2025 Commitment: Cincinnati Bearcats

Joe Cotton only had one offer coming out of high school. The South Dakota Coyotes courted the offensive tackle, spending the first three seasons of his college career in his home state. His profile gradually increased, with Cottong earning a four-star prospect rating heading into the spring transfer portal. There, he was poached by the Cincinnati Bearcats, who are looking to solidify their offensive line.
13. Emmanuel Karnley, CB
Previous Team: Arizona Wildcats
2025 Commitment: Virginia Cavaliers

Emmanuel Karnley amplified his transfer appeal with a solid 2024 campaign. The former Arizona Wildcats cornerback appeared in 10 games and recorded 16 tackles and five pass deflections. Karnley initially committed to the Miami Hurricanes for the 2025 season but re-entered the transfer portal during the spring window. Staying in the ACC, Karnley has committed to UVA.
14. Keelan Marion, WR
Previous Team: BYU Cougars
2025 Commitment: Miami Hurricanes

Keelan Marion features a blazing fast top-end speed that will play well with the Miami Hurricanes next season. Marion spent the last two seasons with the BYU Cougars, totaling 562 receiving yards on 44 receptions. Additionally, he was the Cougars' return man, notching 472 kick return yards as a redshirt junior. Marion will add to those numbers in 2025.
15. Jack Endries, TE
Previous Team: California Golden Bears
2025 Commitment: Texas Longhorns

While they earned a bowl game, the California Golden Bears' foray into ACC play was relatively unspectacular. Cal ended the 2024 campaign with a 6-7 record, despite boasting some top-end offensive weapons. One such player was Jack Endries, who led the team in receptions and receiving yards. In doing so, the sophomore tight end caught the eye of the Texas Longhorns, committing to the SEC contenders for the 2025 season.
16. Amare Campbell, LB
Previous Team: North Carolina Tar Heels
2025 Commitment: TBD

Amare Campbell enters the transfer portal as one of the most coveted players available. Campbell is coming off a dominant sophomore campaign in which he totaled 72 tackles and 6.5 sacks. Not liking what Bill Belichick was bringing to the program, Campbell will spend his upperclassman years with a new team.
17. Elias Rudolph, EDGE
Previous Team: Miami Hurricanes
2025 Commitment: UNLV Rebels

Elias Rudolph was heavily recruited out of high school. Garnering interest from the most prestigious schools in the country, the edge rusher landed on the Miami Hurricanes for his freshman campaign. But after seeing game action in only one contest, Rudolph decided a change of scenery was necessary. The former four-star recruit landed on the UNLV Rebels as his next destination.
18. Maraad Watson, IDL
Previous Team: Syracuse Orange
2025 Commitment: Texas Longhorns

Maraad Watson didn't need any time to acclimate to the college game. As a true freshman, the defensive lineman appeared in ten games for the Syracuse Orange, tallying 30 tackles, 1.0 sacks, and a pass deflection. As a result, Watson entered the spring transfer portal as a four-star prospect, committing to the Texas Longhorns for his sophomore campaign.
19. Trebor Pena, WR
Previous Team: Syracuse Orange
2025 Commitment: Penn State Nittany Lions

The Penn State Nittany Lions have some holes to fill on offense. The Nittany Lions turned to the transfer portal to add to their receiving corps. Penn State earned a commitment from Trebor Pena, who emerged as a top-end receiver in his redshirt junior season. Pena registered 941 receiving yards on 84 receptions, integral to the Syracuse Orange's passing attack.
20. TJ Ferguson, OL
Previous Team: Florida State Seminoles
2025 Commitment: Syracuse Orange

As a high school prospect, TJ Ferguson was one of the premier offensive linemen in the country. Nationally, he was the fifth-ranked lineman, committing to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Ferguson failed to crack the starting lineup, transferring to the Florida State Seminoles for the 2024 season. After that disastrous campaign, he sought a more stable environment with the Syracuse Orange.
21. Akelo Stone, IDL
Previous Team: Ole Miss Rebels
2025 Commitment: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Akelo Stone will spend the final season of his college eligibility with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The interior defensive lineman started his career with the Yellow Jackets before transferring to the Ole Miss Rebels for the 2023 and 2024 campaigns. While he made an impact in his first year, Stone was relegated to a secondary role last season. Surely, Stone will have an expanded role with Georgia Tech.
22. Smith Vilbert, EDGE
Previous Team: Penn State Nittany Lions
2025 Commitment: North Carolina Tar Heels

At the start of next season, Smith Vilbert will be one of the oldest players in college football, albeit still light on experience. Originally part of the 2019 recruiting class, Vilbert's career has been stalled by injuries. Across five seasons, he's played in just 35 games and was relegated to a secondary role behind Abdul Carter in 2024. With the North Carolina Tar Heels, Vilbert can blaze his trail and enhance his NFL Draft stock.
23. Mikai Gbayor, LB
Previous Team: Nebraska Cornhuskers
2025 Commitment: North Carolina Tar Heels

Mikai Gbayor is another defensive stud who was poached in the transfer portal by Bill Belichick. Initially, the linebacker committed to the Missouri Tigers in the winter window, before re-entering the portal this spring. Subsequently, he signed on with the North Carolina Tar Heels for the 2025 season. Gbayor has seen a burgeoning role with the Nebraska Cornhuskers and will look to continue that trajectory as a senior.
24. Jaivian Thomas, RB
Previous Team: California Golden Bears
2025 Commitment: UCLA Bruins

Jaivian Thomas split time in the California Golden Bears' backfield last season, but was easily the more effective runner. The sophomore toted the ball 100 times, churning out 626 yards and seven touchdowns. Thomas will look for an expanded role with the UCLA Bruins next season, as he looks to prove himself in the Big Ten.
25. Emmett Mosley, WR
Previous Team: Stanford Cardinal
2025 Commitment: Texas Longhorns

Emmett Mosley has some big shoes to fill with the Texas Longhorns. Texas lost its two top wide receivers to the NFL Draft, leaving a sizeable hole in its offensive production. Thankfully, they were able to replenish some of that loss via the transfer portal. The Longhorns earned a commitment from Emmet Mosley, following his standout freshman campaign with the Stanford Cardinal. Last season, Mosley hauled in 48 receptions for 525 yards and six touchdowns.
26. Andrew Simpson, LB
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Previous Team: Boise State Broncos
2025 Commitment: North Carolina Tar Heels

Another player who blossomed with his former program, Andrew Simpson, emerged as an elite outside linebacker with the Boise State Broncos. Simpson does it all, recording 45 tackles, 3.0 sacks, three forced fumbles, and an interception in his junior season. With one season of eligibility remaining, Simpson will be looking for another shot at a championship.
27. Mohamed Toure, LB
Previous Team: Rutgers Scarlet Knights
2025 Commitment: Miami Hurricanes

Another torn ACL cost Mohamed Toure his 2024 season, but the senior will be coming back with a vengeance in 2025. The former Rutgers Scarlet Knights linebacker entered the spring portal, looking to make the most of his senior season. His last time on the field. Toure totaled 92 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and an interception, highlighting his every-down ability. There is no shortage of suitors lining up to try and sign Toure ahead of next season.
28. Josh McCray, RB
Previous Team: Illinois Fighting Illini
2025 Commitment: Georgia Bulldogs

In 2021, Josh McCray burst onto the scene with the Illinois Fighting Illini. The running back churned out 549 yards as a freshman, failing to eclipse that total until his redshirt junior campaign in 2024. That convinced the Georgia Bulldogs to take a chance on him, luring him to Athens for the upcoming season.
29. Damien Taylor, RB
Previous Team: Troy Trojans
2025 Commitment: Ole Miss Rebels

The Troy Trojans have a gaping hole in their backfield to fill after the departure of Damien Taylor. The former three-star recruit handled the lion's share of the rushing duties last season, carrying the ball 173 times for 1,010 rushing yards. Taylor runs straight downhill and doesn't shy away from contact, characteristics that will serve him well with the Ole Miss Rebels.
30. Jamarrion Solomon, DL
Previous Team: FIU Panthers
2025 Commitment: Charlotte 49ers

Jamarrion Solomon has spent the past three seasons with the FIU Panthers, seeing limited game action over that stretch. The undersized defensive lineman enrolled back in 2022, burned a redshirt season, and then did not take to the field as a freshman. Still, as a sophomore, Solomon put together a solid campaign. He recorded 20 tackles across eight games, playing a more prominent role as the season progressed. Needing a change of scenery, Solomon signed on with the Charlotte 49ers.
31. Nadame Tucker, EDGE
Previous Team: Houston Cougars
2025 Commitment: Western Michigan Broncos

It has been a busy offseason for Nadame Tucker. The former Houston Cougar entered the transfer portal back in December. Tucker withdrew from the portal at the end of March without any new opportunities worth pursuing. Subsequently, the edge rusher re-entered the spring transfer portal, signing on to join the Western Michigan Broncos ahead of the 2025 campaign.
32. Qua Birdsong, CB
Previous Team: UCF Knights
2025 Commitment: East Tennessee State Buccaneers

Qua Birdsong spent his first collegiate campaign with the UCF Knights. Not surprisingly, the linebacker-turned-cornerback was used sparingly as a freshman. Birdsong recorded two tackles while seeing action in just two games. With that, Birdsong decided to head into the transfer portal looking for a shot with another program. He found what he was looking for with the East Tennessee State Buccaneers.
33. D'Antre Robinson, IDL
Previous Team: Florida Gators
2025 Commitment: North Carolina Tar Heels

At his best, D'Antre Robinson is one of the best defensive linemen in the country; however, consistency continues to limit his ceiling. The Orlando native spent his freshman campaign with his home state Florida Gators, but is seeking a change of scenery for the 2025 season. Robinson found that signing on with the North Carolina Tar Heels, where he can learn from the best.
34. Hykeem Williams, WR
Previous Team: Florida State Seminoles
2025 Commitment: Colorado Buffaloes

Winning makes all the difference. Just ask Hykeem Williams. The wide receiver was part of the 2023 Florida State Seminoles squad that was left out of the CFP despite going 13-0 in the regular season. After their disastrous 2024 campaign, Williams decided to leave the program. The next passes he catches will come with the Colorado Buffaloes.
35. Harrison Taggart, LB
Previous Team: BYU Cougars
2025 Commitment: California Golden Bears

Harrison Taggart is developing into a premier linebacker. The Utah native wrapped up his sophomore campaign with the BYU Cougars, tallying a nice 69 tackles, an interception, a forced fumble, and 1.0 sacks. Next up, Taggart is joining the Cal Golden Bears for the 2025 campaign.
36. Seth McGowan, RB
Previous Team: New Mexico State Aggies
2025 Commitment: California Golden Bears

Last season, we saw exactly what Seth McGowan is capable of. As a part of an underwhelming New Mexico State Aggies side, the junior running back totaled 823 yards on 152 carries. Those totals will continue to rise with the Kentucky Wildcats next season.
37. Brian Nelson II, CB
Previous Team: North Texas Mean Green
2025 Commitment: NC State Wolfpack

Cornerback Brian Nelson II emerged as a top defender in the North Texas Mean Green secondary last season. As a redshirt freshman, Nelson totaled 53 tackles, four interceptions, and a fumble recovery while appearing in all 12 games. Nelson will be patrolling the NC State Wolfpack secondary next season.
38. Caleb Wheatland, LB
Previous Team: Maryland Terrapins
2025 Commitment: Auburn Tigers

Over the past three seasons, Caleb Wheatland has been a disruptive presence for the Maryland Terrapins. As a junior, the linebacker totaled 42 tackles, 4.0 sacks, two passes defended, and a fumble recovery. Wheatland will test his skills against some of the best players in the country, transferring to the Auburn Tigers.
39. Noah King, S
Previous Team: Kansas State Wildcats
2025 Commitment: Colorado Buffaloes

Deion Sanders flexed his recruiting muscles to land one of the top secondary defenders in the transfer portal. Noah King enrolled at Kansas State in January, electing to enter the transfer portal before playing a down for the Wildcats. A highly touted prospect, King's development could take off under Sanders's tutelage.
40. Ty Williams, S
Previous Team: Oklahoma State Cowboys
2025 Commitment: Tulsa Golden Hurricane

A two-way star back in high school, Ty Williams embraced his defensive responsibilities as a safety in college. But after failing to find his footing with the Oklahoma State Sooners, Williams entered the spring transfer portal. With one year of eligibility remaining, the soon-to-be senior is joining the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
41. Kam Pringle
Previous Team: South Carolina Gamecocks
2025 Commitment: Syracuse Orange

A solid all-around athlete, who spent his high school years moonlighting as a dominant basketball player, Kam Pringle eventually settled on playing football in college. He spent his freshman campaign with the South Carolina Gamecocks, but only saw action in an early-season blow-out versus the Akron Zips. Pringle landed with the Syracuse Orange this offseason, where he will be expected to take on a more robust role in 2025.
42. Steve Angeli, QB
Previous Team: Notre Dame Fighting Irish
2025 Commitment: Syracuse Orange

While he has been used sparingly, Steve Angeli has proven worthy of a starting job in the FBS. With that, the junior quarterback will depart the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and join the Syracuse Orange for the upcoming campaign.
43. Trishstin Glass, WR
Previous Team: Wake Forest Demon Deacons
2025 Commitment: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

A productive wide receiver out of Texas, Trishstin Glass revoked his commitment from the Wake Forest Demon Deacons without ever suiting up for the program. Glass signed on with the Demon Deacons over the winter, deciding to abandon Wake Forest after its coaching change in December. The three-star recruit isn't going far, committing to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.
44. Andre Roye Jr., OT
Previous Team: Maryland Terrapins
2025 Commitment: Colorado Buffaloes

Over the past few seasons, Andre Roye Jr. has seen an increasing role with the Maryland Terrapins. The offensive tackle appeared in three games as a true freshman in 2022, following that up with six and seven games in each of the proceeding seasons. Still with two years of eligibility remaining, Roye Jr. is heading to Sanders Academy and joining the Colorado Buffaloes.
45. Oryend Fisher, EDGE
Previous Team: West Virginia Mountaineers
2025 Commitment: UTEP Miners

After redshirting as a freshman, Oryend Fisher still saw more action in 2023 than in 2024. The edge rusher appeared during his redshirt campaign, recording one tackle in a blowout win versus Duquesne. Subsequently, he didn't make it onto the field last season. Fisher appears to have found the opportunity he was looking for with the UTEP Miners.
46. Wendell Gregory, LB
Previous Team: South Carolina Gamecocks
2025 Commitment: Oklahoma State Cowboys

Another South Carolina freshman who was used sparingly last season, Wendell Gregory was searching for a new opportunity via the transfer portal. He found exactly that with the Oklahoma State Cowboys. OK State's defense is in a state of disrepair, but may have found the right linebacker to help to its fortunes. Gregory is tasked with turning the Cowboys' defense around.
47. Mark Hamper, WR
Previous Team: Idaho Vandals
2025 Commitment: California Golden Bears

For the second time this offseason, Mark Hamper entered the transfer portal. Initially signing on with Wisconsin this winter, the former Idaho Vandals re-entered the portal this spring. This time committing to the California Golden Bears. Hamper put up 966 receiving yards on 48 receptions last season, a standard he is hoping to surpass as a redshirt sophomore.
48. Markell Samuel, OL
Previous Team: Appalachian State Mountaineers
2025 Commitment: Oklahoma State Cowboys

Markell Samuel joined the Appalachian State Mountaineers as a true freshman in 2020. That season, he appeared in just one game, preserving an extra year of eligibility for the COVID-impacted season, on top of his redshirt season. Samuel would go on to appear in 76 more games over the next four seasons, culminating in an All-Sun Belt Honorable Mention in 2024. Next up, the offensive lineman is headed to Stillwater to exhaust his final season of eligibility with the Oklahoma State Sooners.
49. Jon Mitchell, CB
Previous Team: Penn State Nittany Lions
2025 Commitment: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

A top-ranked cornerback in the 2024 recruiting class, Jon Mitchell saw limited action as a redshirt freshman with the Penn State Nittany Lions. The cornerback recorded five tackles while appearing in six games, preserving four seasons of eligibility. Mitchell sought a new challenge via the spring transfer portal, landing with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
50. Ta'Mere Robinson, LB
Previous Team: Penn State Nittany Lions
2025 Commitment: USC Trojans

A consensus four-star recruit out of high school, Ta'Mere Robinson spent the past two seasons with the Penn State Nittany Lions. He redshirted in 2023, appearing in three games and totaling two tackles. Robinson increased his contributions last season, appearing in six games and recording 11 tackles and 0.5 sacks. The linebacker is off to the USC Trojans for his sophomore campaign.
51. Cash Cleveland, IOL
Previous Team: Colorado Buffaloes
2025 Commitment: Texas Tech Red Raiders

The Texas Tech Red Raiders snagged one of the top interior offensive linemen in the spring portal. Cash Cleveland was a force on the Colorado Buffaloes' offensive line, earning Freshman All-American honors in 2024. While he only played in six games, Cleveland was effective when called upon and can line up at center or guard.
52.. Jaden Rashada, QB
Previous Team: Georgia Bulldogs
2025 Commitment: Sacramento State Hornets

Jaden Rashada joins a growing list of promising transfer prospects to head to the Sacramento State Hornets. The former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback hasn't seen game action since 2023, when he completed just 53.7% of his pass attempts for 485 yards and four touchdowns.
53. Will O'Steen, OL
Previous Team: Jacksonville State Gamecocks
2025 Commitment: North Carolina Tar Heels

The North Carolina Tar Heels have had a productive spring transfer portal. They were able to bolster their offensive line with the acquisition of Will O'Steen. The 6'4'' offensive lineman spent the last three seasons with the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, playing in 27 games over the previous two seasons. O'Steen will be an integral part of North Carolina's success in 2025.
54. Jariel Cobb, RB
Previous Team: North Carolina Tar Heels
2025 Commitment: Charlotte 49ers

Jariel Cobb was projected to be one of the running backs vying for carries out of the North Carolina Tar Heels backfield next season. But less than two months after joining the program, Cobb entered the spring transfer portal. After several weeks of consideration, the North Carolina native landed on the Charlotte 49ers as his preferred destination for the 2025 campaign.
55. Gio Lopez, QB
Previous Team: South Alabama Jaguars
2025 Commitment: Texas Tech Red Raiders

Gio Lopez had a standout redshirt freshman campaign as quarterback of the South Alabama Jaguars. Lopez started 11 games for the Jaguars, throwing for 2,559 yards and 18 touchdowns against just five interceptions. Moreover, he had above-average accuracy, completing 66.0% of his passes. Next season, Lopez will be slinging the ball for the North Carolina Tar Heels, as part of their burgeoning recruiting class.
56. Johntay Cook II, WR
Previous Team: Texas Longhorns
2025 Commitment: Syracuse Orange

Once the seventh-ranked wide receiver in the country, Johntay Cook II has had two underwhelming seasons with the Texas Longhorns. He recorded 136 yards on eight receptions as a freshman, following that up with a nearly identical eight catches and 135 yards last season. After initially committing to the Washington Huskies over the winter, Cook re-entered the transfer portal and signed on with the Syracuse Orange this spring.
57. TreyShun Hurry, WR
Previous Team: San Jose State Spartans
2025 Commitment: Louisville Cardinals

TreyShun Hurry burned through a redshirt season in 2022, meaning he has two years of eligibility remaining ahead of the 2025 season. Last year, he put up 482 yards and two touchdowns on 28 receptions with the San Jose State Spartans.
58. Jakobe Thomas, S
Previous Team: Tennessee Volunteers
2025 Commitment: Miami Hurricanes

Former Tennessee Volunteers safety Jakobe Thomas regressed slightly last season. As a junior, Thomas recorded just 22 tackles and two passes defended, sharp declines from his 2023 totals of 71 and five, respectively. Nevertheless, Thomas will be prominent in the Miami Hurricanes' secondary next season.
59. Gavin Hoffman, TE
Previous Team: Iowa Hawkeyes
2025 Commitment: Missouri Tigers

Once considered one of the premier tight end prospects in college football, Gavin Hoffman's profile has taken a bit of a hit after an uneventful freshman season with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Hoffman didn't see any game action in 2024, precipitating his move to the Missouri Tigers for 2025.
60. Nitro Tuggle, WR
Previous Team: Georgia Bulldogs
2025 Commitment: Purdue Boilermakers

Off-field legal issues likely contributed to Nitro Tuggle's decision to enter the transfer portal. As a freshman, the wide receiver saw limited action, pulling down three receptions for 34 yards with the Georgia Bulldogs. He's hoping that a fresh start with the Purdue Boilermakers will let him keep football as the top priority.
61. Bob Schick, OL
Previous Team: Virginia Tech Hokies
2025 Commitment: Oklahoma State Cowboys

Bob Schick will be one of the oldest players in college football next season. Originally part of the 2018 recruiting class, the offensive lineman took a two-year hiatus before going the JUCO route in 2020. Since then, he spent time with the Virginia Tech Hokies but will transfer to the Oklahoma State Cowboys for his senior year.
62. Xavier Hill, G
Previous Team: Memphis Tigers
2025 Commitment: Colorado Buffaloes

The Colorado Buffaloes added to their prospect haul this offseason, adding Xavier Hill to their offensive line. The guard started his college career with the LSU Tigers but has spent the last two seasons with the Memphis Tigers. Hill will be an anchor on the Buffaloes' offensive line next season.
63, Kamal Bonner, LB
Previous Team: NC State Wolfpack
2025 Commitment: Miami Hurricanes

The Miami Hurricanes added a beast to their linebackers corps for next season. Kamal Bonner is moving South in the ACC, going from the NC State Wolfpack to Miami for the 2025 season. As a redshirt freshman, Bonner tallied 56 tackles and 1.0 sacks for the Wolfpack, totals that should rise quickly with the Hurricanes.
64. Eddie Kelly Jr., DE
Previous Team: Missouri Tigers
2025 Commitment: West Virginia Mountaineers

Eddie Kelly Jr. will join a new squad for the fourth time in as many years. The defensive end started his career with South Florida, joining Georgia Tech in 2023 and Missouri in 2024. Next up, Kelly Jr. has signed on with the West Virginia Mountaineers, where he will look to improve on his 20 tackles and 1.0 sack from last season.
65. James Ash, DL
Previous Team: Florida A&M Rattlers
2025 Commitment: Auburn Tigers

James Ash took the long way to the SEC but earned a spot on an up-and-coming Auburn Tigers squad. Ash has spent the last three seasons with the Florida A&M Rattlers, improving his stats year-over-year. In 2024, the defensive lineman put up a career-best 44 tackles and 2.5 sacks, capturing Auburn’s attention.
66. Sincere Brown, WR
Previous Team: Campbell Fighting Camels
2025 Commitment: Colorado Buffaloes

The Colorado Buffaloes have some big holes to fill on offense, and they think they have one of the top portal receivers to help them compete next season. Sincere Brown started his career with South Florida, busting out with a 1,000-yard receiving campaign with the Campbell Fighting Camels last season. He will look to replicate that success with the Buffaloes in 2025.
67. Teon Parks, CB
Previous Team: Illinois State Redbirds
2025 Commitment: Colorado Buffaloes

Teon Parks built his reputation in 2024, so much so that he captured the attention of the Colorado Buffaloes. The Illinois State Redbirds' cornerback totaled 38 tackles, an interception, and a forced fumble in his sophomore campaign. Next up, he will be lining up in the Buffaloes' secondary in 2025.
68. Eddie Walls Jr., EDGE
Previous Team: FIU Panthers
2025 Commitment: Houston Cougars

Starting his career with Bethune-Cookman, Eddie Walls III earned his FBS shot with the FIU Panthers last season. He totaled 30 tackles, 5.0 sacks, and a forced fumble as a junior. His skills will be utilized by the Houston Cougars in 2025.
69. Branson Robinson, RB
Previous Team: Georgia Bulldogs
2025 Commitment: Georgia State Panthers

Staying close to home was a priority for Branson Robinson. The sophomore running back spent the first two seasons of his eligibility with the Georgia Bulldogs, missing the 2023 campaign. Failing to reassert himself as part of the workshare, Robinson elected to transfer to the Georgia State Panthers for next season.
70. TJ Bush Jr., EDGE
Previous Team: Liberty Flames
2025 Commitment: California Golden Bears

TJ Bush Jr. has exceeded his reputation as a former three-star recruit. The edge rusher is coming off a 5.5 sack campaign as a sophomore, adding 58 tackles and four passes defensed. Bush is making the jump to the Power Four in 2024, moving on to join the California Golden Bears.
71. Joey Aguilar, QB
Previous Team: Appalachian State Mountaineers
2025 Commitment: Tennessee Volunteers

Joey Aguilar quickly entered the spring transfer portal after initially committing to the UCLA Bruins this winter. He effectively swapped spots with Nico Iamaleava, joining the Tennessee Volunteers for the upcoming season.
72. Isaiah Johnson, IDL
Previous Team: Arizona Wildcats
2025 Commitment: North Carolina Tar Heels

Bill Belichick has big plans for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Those plans include Isaiah Johnson. The interior defensive lineman left the Arizona Wildcats this offseason, bringing his imposing playing style to Chapel Hill for 2025.
73. Keyan Burnett, TE
Previous Team: Arizona Wildcats
2025 Commitment: Arizona Wildcats

Keyan Burnett had the biggest psych out of the offseason. The tight end entered the transfer portal, signing on with the Kansas Jayhawks, only to rescind his commitment and re-join the Wildcats for his senior season.
74. Lavon Johnson, IDL
Previous Team: Maryland Terrapins
2025 Commitment: Texas Longhorns

Lavon Johnson will test his skill set against the premier competition next season. The interior defensive lineman left the Maryland Terrapins during the spring transfer portal and switched his allegiance to the Texas Longhorns.
75. John Nestor, CB
Previous Team: Iowa Hawkeyes
2025 Commitment: Minnesota Golden Gophers

John Nestor is looking to make a bigger impact in his upperclassman years. After spending his first two seasons with the Iowa Hawkeyes, the cornerback is heading north to join the Minnesota Golden Gophers for the upcoming campaign.
76. Makilan Thomas, OL
Previous Team: Arkansas State Red Wolves
2025 Commitment: Virginia Cavaliers

Makilan Thomas has gotten better in each passing year. After spending three years with the Arkansas State Red Wolves, including a Sun Belt Conference Second Team All-Conference nomination, Thomas is joining the Virginia Cavaliers for his senior season.
77. Phillip Lee, EDGE
Previous Team: Troy Trojans
2025 Commitment: Arkansas Razorbacks

Phillip Lee was a staple of the Troy Trojans' defense last season. The junior edge rusher appeared in all 12 games, recording 11 tackles for a loss, 5.0 sacks, and a forced fumble. He will face a stiff jump in competition, joining the Arkansas Razorbacks next season.
78. Jahkai Lang, EDGE
Previous Team: Missouri Tigers
2025 Commitment: SMU Mustangs

Jahkai Lang has departed the Missouri Tigers after two years with the program. The edge rusher redshirted in 2023, not appearing in a game, then had a productive freshman season last year. Next up, Lang is joining the SMU Mustangs for his sophomore season.
79. Madden Iamaleava, QB
Previous Team: Arkansas Razorbacks
2025 Commitment: UCLA Bruins

The prospect of playing with his big brother was too good to pass up. Madden Iamaleava is set to join Nico with the UCLA Bruins for his freshman season. A four-star prospect, Madden initially committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks, rescinding his decision and announcing that he will head west to UCLA.
80. Rocco Milia, LB
Previous Team: Columbia Lions
2025 Commitment: Michigan Wolverines

Rocco Milia was a wrecking ball in the Ivy League. The upper-classman linebacker started eight games for the Columbia Lions in 2024, recording 49 tackles, four of which came for a loss.

He figures to be an impact defender for the Michigan Wolverines this season.
81. Dane Pardridge, WR
Previous Team: Northern Illinois Huskies
2025 Commitment: Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Dane Pardridge will be competing against some of the top defenses in the country in 2025. The wideout spent the first two seasons of his career catching passes for the Northern Illinois Huskies. Over that stretch, Pardridge accumulated 31 receptions, 399 yards, and four touchdowns.

He figures to be a solid secondary option in Rutgers' passing attack next season.
82. Oluwaseyi Omotosho, LB
Previous Team: Oregon State Beavers
2025 Commitment: West Virginia Mountaineers

Oluwaseyi Omotosho continues his college football ascent in 2025. After sharpening his claws with Wyoming, the defensive stalwart transferred to the Oregon State Beavers ahead of the 2023 campaign. There, he appeared in 16 games for the Beavers, totaling 18 tackles, 2.0 sacks, and a forced fumble across two seasons. Next up, Omotosho will ply his craft for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
83. Rayshawn Pleasant, CB
Previous Team: Tulane Green Wave
2025 Commitment: Auburn Tigers

Rayshawn Pleasant emerged as a stalwart defender in 2024. The sophomore cornerback recorded 35 tackles across 12 games, adding a 100-yard pick-six and three passes defensed to his resume. Liking what they saw, the Auburn Tigers brought Pleasant on to solidify their secondary.
84. Christian Fitzpatrick, WR
Previous Team: Marshall Thundering Herd
2025 Commitment: Oklahoma State Cowboys

Any time the Oklahoma State Cowboys target a wide receiver as a part of their recruiting efforts, you have to expect big things. Christian Fitzpatrick is making the jump from the Marshall Thundering Herd, looking to improve upon his 34 receptions and 574 yards last season.
85. Stephen Daley, EDGE
Previous Team: Kent State Golden Flashes
2025 Commitment: Indiana Hoosiers

Stephen Daley had a solid showing in 2024, but he's only scratching the surface of his true potential. As a junior, the edge rusher compiled 54 tackles, 4.0 sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and three passes defensed. Expect big things from him with the Indiana Hoosiers next season.
86. Sabastian Harsh, EDGE
Previous Team: Wyoming Cowboys
2025 Commitment: NC State Wolfpack

Sabastian Harsh had a moderately less productive junior campaign. Still, he should be able to round into shape with the NC State Wolfpack. Harsh recorded 40 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 2024, a slight drop off from the 50 tackles and 3.0 sacks he recorded as a sophomore.
87. Marques Easley, IOL
Previous Team: Georgia Bulldogs
2025 Commitment: Purdue Boilermakers

The Purdue Boilermakers solidified their offensive line this transfer portal, nabbing two former SEC products. Marques Easley appeared in two games last season, but figures to be a stalwart in the Big Ten next season.
88. Bradyn Joiner, IOL
Previous Team: Auburn Tigers
2025 Commitment: Purdue Boilermakers

Bradyn Joiner is departing his home state for a more prominent role on the Purdue Boilermakers' offensive line. The second of two transfer recruits, Joiner figures to be a regular on the Boilermakers' rebuilt o-line.
89. Freddie Brock, RB
Previous Team: Georgia State Panthers
2025 Commitment: Oklahoma State Cowboys

Running back Freddie Brock has been around since the 2020 season. Still heading the upcoming campaign, Brock has one season of eligibility remaining. After spending the past two years with the Georgia State Panthers, recording 819 yards on 151 carries in 2024, Brock will be joining the Oklahoma State Cowboys for one last kick at the can.
90. Lance Mason, TE
Previous Team: Missouri State Bears
2025 Commitment: Wisconsin Badgers

Another tight end will be making the jump from the FCS to the FBS for the upcoming season. Lance Mason has put in work with the Missouri State Bears and is coming off a 34-reception and 590-receiving-yard campaign. That captured the attention of the Wisconsin Badgers, where he will spend his senior campaign.
91. De'Marion Thomas, IDL
Previous Team: Vanderbilt Commodores
2025 Commitment: Oklahoma State Cowboys

Defense has never been a top priority for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, but there will be an increased emphasis on it next season. The Cowboys added interior defensive lineman De'Marion Thomas, who will be looking to improve upon his 34 tackles and 1.0 sack from 2024.
92. Tony Johnson, WR
Previous Team: Cincinnati Bearcats
2025 Commitment: Miami Hurricanes

The Miami Hurricanes have emerged as a frontrunner in the ACC, and Tony Johnson is moving them closer to achieving their ultimate goal. The wideout is coming off a career-best 449 receiving yards as a junior in 2024 and should have no problem ratcheting that production higher in the Hurricanes' high-octane offense.
93. Jer'Michael Carter, WR
Previous Team: McNeese Cowboys
2025 Commitment: Oklahoma Sooners

The Oklahoma Sooners have added another wide receiver to their offensive corps for 2025. Brent Venables landed Jer'Michael Carter via the spring transfer portal. Last season, Carter hauled in 37 receptions for 537 yards, translating to 14.5 yards per reception. Surely, the junior will be used to stretch the field for the Sooners.
94. Jake Maikkula, IOL
Previous Team: Stanford Cardinal
2025 Commitment: Oklahoma Sooners

The Stanford Cardinal football program is a shadow of its former self. That downward trajectory will make it harder to retain talented players, including Jake Maikkula. The junior has been an anchor on Stanford's offensive line, but will be suiting up in a different red and white next season.
95. Dacari Collins, WR
Previous Team: NC State Wolfpack
2025 Commitment: Louisville Cardinals

Dacari Collins is on the rise and is poised for his best season yet with the Louisville Cardinals. The wideout is coming off a career-best 314 receiving yards, 24 receptions, and two touchdowns with the NC State Wolfpack. He'll be a staple of the Cardinals' offensive attack in 2025.
96. CharMar Brown, RB
Previous Team: North Dakota State Bison
2025 Commitment: Miami Hurricanes

CharMar Brown is taking a big step up in competition this season, but we're willing to bet he's up to the challenge. After torching opponents for 1,181 rushing yards on 244 carries with North Dakota State in 2024, Brown is joining the Miami Hurricanes for his sophomore season.
97. Joseph Adedire, EDGE
Previous Team: Texas Tech Red Raiders
2025 Commitment: NC State Wolfpack

In two seasons with the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Joseph Adedire has been used in a limited capacity. The edge rusher has totaled 44 tackles and 2.0 sacks over that stretch. But after missing the 2024 campaign, Adedire is joining the NC State Wolfpack.
98. Tyrell Green, IOL
Previous Team: Eastern Kentucky Colonels
2025 Commitment: Purdue Boilermakers

The Purdue Boilermakers are desperately trying to revamp their offense, and that includes reinforcing their offensive line. The Boilermakers were able to nab an imposing interior lineman for the upcoming campaign, luring Eastern Kentucky standout Tyrell Green to the ACC.
99. Carson Lee, IOL
Previous Team: Mississippi State Bulldogs
2025 Commitment: West Virginia Mountaineers

Formerly a top 25 ranked offensive lineman, Carson Lee is looking to make an impact in the Power 4 ranks of the FBS before his eligibility runs. Lee spent the past few seasons with Eastern Michigan, with his most productive campaign coming back in 2023. Initially committing to Mississippi State in the winter transfer portal, Lee officially signed on with the West Virginia Mountaineers for the 2025 season.
100. Hardley Gilmore IV, WR
Previous Team: Nebraska Cornhuskers
2025 Commitment: Kentucky Wildcats

Much ado about nothing summarizes Hardley Gilmore IV's offseason. The wideout left the Kentucky Wildcats program via the transfer portal, committing to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Subsequently, Gilmore re-entered the portal only to land at his former alma mater. Obviously, he liked his chances of making a more significant impact with the Wildcats.
101. Chasen Johnson, CB
Previous Team: UCF Knights
2025 Commitment: USC Trojans

Chasen Johnson is making a coast-to-coast move this offseason. The cornerback spent his freshman season with the UCF Knights, taking on a more prominent role in the latter stages of the campaign. However, Johnson will be patrolling the secondary for the USC Trojans in 2025.
102. Demon Clowney, EDGE
Previous Team: Louisville Cardinals
2025 Commitment: South Carolina Gamecocks

Demon Clowney's college football journey will likely come to a conclusion at the end of the 2025 campaign. The edge rusher spent the first three years of his career with Ole Miss, being used sparingly. Clowney would go on to spend 2023 and 2024 with the Charlotte 49ers, accumulating 59 tackles and 4.5 sacks across those seasons.

Initially committing to Louisville, Clowney switched his allegiances and joined the South Carolina Gamecocks for his senior campaign.
103. Sanders Ellis, LB
Previous Team: Tennessee State Tigers
2025 Commitment: Purdue Boilermakers

The Purdue Boilermakers continued their busy offseason, prying Sanders Ellis away from the Tennessee State Tigers. The OVC Freshman of the Year played in all 14 games last season, totaling 86 tackles, 15.5 tackles for a loss, and 2.5 sacks.

Surely, Ellis is a player to watch throughout the 2025 campaign.
104. Braden Davis, QB
Previous Team: Syracuse Orange
2025 Commitment: Hampton Pirates

The Hampton Pirates secured their quarterback for the upcoming campaign. Initially signed on as a quarterback with the Syracuse Orange, Braden Davis switched to wide receiver ahead of the 2024 campaign. Still, he struggled to find playing time in a loaded pass-catching corps. Fed up with his inability to see regular playing time, Davis transferred to Hampton for the 2025 season.
105. Sione Moa, RB
Previous Team: BYU Cougars
2025 Commitment: BYU Cougars

After testing the transfer portal waters, Sione Moa decided that the best place to be was at BYU. The running back spent his freshman campaign with the Cougars, churning out 144 yards on 29 carries. Moa will again play second-fiddle to Provo, but it was still the best outcome for the sophomore.
106. Hubert Hendrickson, CB
Previous Team: Franklin College Grizzlies
2025 Commitment: West Virginia Mountaineers

Hubert Hendrickson is making a big leap in 2025. The cornerback initially committed to the Franklin College Grizzlies, switching his allegiances just weeks before the start of the regular season. He probably won't get the same amount of playing time, but Hendrickson will have more people watching as he suits up for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
107. Antonio Parker, S
Previous Team: Purdue Boilermakers
2025 Commitment: Northeast Mississippi Tigers

Antonio Parker made a late switch in the transfer portal. He initially signed on with the Purdue Boilermakers back in January, but elected to get his name back out there in the spring. Seemingly without any better offers, the safety signed on with the Northeast Mississippi Tigers for the upcoming campaign.
108. Zion Jones, S
Previous Team: UTSA Roadrunners
2025 Commitment: Houston Christian Huskies

Obviously, something set Zion Jones off before he could suit up for the UTSA Roadrunners. The incoming safety enrolled at UTSA this winter, but called things off just a few months later. Lingering in the transfer portal for several months, the Texas native signed on with the Houston Christian Huskies.
109. Jack Storey, IOL
Previous Team: Hope Flying Dutchmen
2025 Commitment: South Florida Bulls

Jack Storey continues his ascent up the college football ranks. Initially signing on with Eastern Michigan, Storey transferred to Hope (Div. II school) ahead of the 2024 season. The interior offensive lineman made his presence felt, leading the Flying Dutchmen to an 8-2 record.

Storey caught the eye of South Florida, and he will suit up for the Bulls this upcoming season.
110. David Chapeau, P
Previous Team: Central Michigan Chippewas
2025 Commitment: Louisville Cardinals

Punters aren't typically a hot commodity in the transfer portal, but David Chapeau is here to prove there is a market. The senior totaled 56 punts last season for an average of 41.5 yards per kick and pinned opponents inside the 20 on 13 occasions.

His highlight was a booming 60-yard punt that the Louisville Cardinals will be hoping to see more of in 2025.
1. Nico Iamaleava, QB
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Previous Team: Tennessee Volunteers
2025 Commitment: UCLA Bruins

A months-long saga unfolded as Nico Iamaleava decided on his next move. Ultimately, the freshman quarterback decided to leave the Tennessee Volunteers and depart for the sunny shores of the UCLA Bruins. Iamaleava had a standout 2024 campaign, leading the Vols to the CFP while throwing 2,616 yards and 19 touchdown passes.

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